ILS staff members dispose of computers, AV equipment and peripherals that are replaced or are no longer in service. College electronic waste is sent to eWaste Alternatives. This not-for-profit organization rehabilitates serviceable computers and makes them available to people and non-profit organizations that need them. eWaste Alternatives disposes of non-serviceable computers and other equipment in compliance with state and Federal law.

Used computers are not available for sale or donation to employees or students of Bates College.

Additional information on eWaste Alternatives is available on their Web site at: http://www.infotechexchange.org/ewaste

Questions about the College’s computer disposal programs should be directed to the Director of Client Services.

Disposal of Outdated Equipment, Effective August 29, 2010, Revised – August 9, 2023, Version 1.2