eCenter

The eCenter is a Finger Lakes ReUse computer reuse and refurbishing program. We opened April 15th, 2010 with a ribbon cutting with the Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce.  Interested in learning more about our progress?  Sign up for our eNewsletter!

Programs of the eCenter
Computer Refurbishment, Resale & Recycling: The eCenter will serve as our community's all-purpose, one-stop shop for electronics refurbishment and recycling. 

Computer Technology Program: Information Technology is one of the fastest growing career fields in the country.  Finger Lakes ReUse offers a training program designed to teach high school students the basics of computer repair and information technology in partnership with the Ithaca Youth Bureau’s Computer All-Stars program. Please click here for more information and an application.

Low-Cost Computer Tech Support & Repair: The eCenter will provide individuals in our community with low-cost tech support and repair services performed by trained interns and volunteers. Click here to learn more.

Discounted IT Services for Nonprofits: The eCenter will work to serve the needs of local nonprofit organizations by providing full service IT support, including computer installation, network design, software provision etc.

Educational Workshops on Computer Technology & Reuse: The eCenter will offer an array of workshops throughout the year spanning from internet safety, freeware and software tutorials to basic hardware repair and creative reuse.

Download our Program Overview (PDF Format 1.8mb)

Computer & Electronics Donations Policy (Read All our Policies)
Items We Accept:

Computer Related Equipment: Computers, Monitors ($5 acceptance fee for CRTs -- Read Our Policies), Laptops, Printers/Scanners, Wires, Cables, Hubs, Routers, Audio/Visual Equipment, Circuit Boards, Copiers, Fax Machines, Network Equipment

Home Electronics: DVD Players, CD Players, TVs**, VCRs, Cell Phones, Game Consoles, PDAs, Telecommunication Devices, Electronic Games, Calculators, Clocks

Business Electronics: Office Electronics, Medical Electronics, Bank Equipment, Scientific Equipment (not glass)

Items We Do Not Accept:

Floor Model Copy Machines, Cracked CRT or LCD Monitors, Non-Working TVs, TVs over 27'' (unless LCD/LED).

*See our CRT Monitor Policy
**See "Items We Do Not Accept"

Volunteer With Us - Click Here
We need your help!  As most services and programs offered by the eCenter will be volunteer based, we are looking for a group of committed individuals to help our center launch.  Whether you can commit to a few hours each week or one weekend a year, we can use your help!  Volunteers can help at the eCenter in a variety of ways, many of which do not require technical expertise.   To get involved, please fill out the following online volunteer form, so we can match your interests to our needs.  Thank you so much!

Learn More About the eCenter:

• Check out our Services & Policies