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CFS-NWT

Computers for Schools, co-founded in 1993 by Industry Canada and the TelecomPioneers, refurbishes computers and related equipment donated by governments and businesses. These computers are distributed across Canada to schools, libraries and registered not-for-profit learning organizations.

Recycling of E-Waste

Since there is no e-waste facility available in Yellowknife, this program avoided over 100,000 kg of electronic waste going into the city dump and is regarded as a “best practice” program for keeping material, often potentially toxic, out of landfill sites. In 2008 we received a certificate of appreciation from the City of Yellowknife for our outstanding efforts in recycling.

Who Can Donate Computers to CFS

CFS-NWT receives donations of computers and computer equipment from various sources throughout the NWT (i.e. the federal government, territorial, in the NWT is a Pentium 4 processor with 256 MB of RAM, NIC card, CD ROM and 40 GB hard drive.

Distribution of refurbished computers

Since 2004 CFS-NWT has delivered over 3500 refurbished computers and other equipment to the following communities in the North. Yellowknife, Rae-Edzo, Fort Providence, Inuvik, Fort Simpson, Trout Lake, Hay River, Nahanni Butte, Lutsel Ke’, Dettah, Fort Liard, Paulatuk, Fort Resolution, Fort Good Hope, Wrigley, Rae Lakes, Ulukhaktok, Wahti, Wekweti, Gameti, Fort Smith, Aklavik, Bechoko, Tuktoyaktuk, Kugaaruk, Rankin Inlet, Pond Inlet, Clyde River, Kugluktuk,Cambridge Bay.

Who is eligible?

Northern schools, colleges, libraries, community access sites and non-profit organizations are eligible to receive any amount of computers with any configuration needed. School, college or university students are also eligible to receive a free computer, provided they give us proof of being a student. We will help them to customize a computer suitable for their education needs.

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