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I'd suggest putting links to the [http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/cdph/supp_info/hccrf/household_chemicalscomputerrecyclingfacilityoverview.html Chicago city e-waste dropoff schedule] in here, as well as possibly other groups that take/recycle e-waste if there are any.  Possibly FreeGeek Chicago?  I don't want to flood them with crap either.  --[[User:Knitmeapony|Knit Me A Pony]] ([[User talk:Knitmeapony|talk]]) 12:19, 30 January 2014 (CST)

I'd suggest putting links to the [http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/cdph/supp_info/hccrf/household_chemicalscomputerrecyclingfacilityoverview.html Chicago city e-waste dropoff schedule] in here, as well as possibly other groups that take/recycle e-waste if there are any.  Possibly FreeGeek Chicago?  I don't want to flood them with crap either.  --[[User:Knitmeapony|Knit Me A Pony]] ([[User talk:Knitmeapony|talk]]) 12:19, 30 January 2014 (CST)

"Pumping Station: One cannot accept unsolicited donations of hardware."

"Pumping Station: One cannot accept unsolicited donations of hardware."

Perhaps unsolicited isn't quite the right word, since many people bring in useful items without PS1 requesting the hardware from them in advance. I think the point that you are trying to make is that someone needs to state "I will use that" before something get's dropped off. It seems like there are two classes things would fall into:

Perhaps unsolicited isn't quite the right word, since many people bring in useful items without PS1 requesting the hardware from them in advance. I think the point that you are trying to make is that someone needs to state "I will use that" before something get's dropped off. It seems like there are two classes things would fall into:

If your donation falls into the first category you will need to find a member or members who will claim the parts for their projects before the parts are brought to the space. The item is then the member's responsibility to part out, take home or store properly.

If your donation falls into the first category you will need to find a member or members who will claim the parts for their projects before the parts are brought to the space. The item is then the member's responsibility to part out, take home or store properly.

If your donation falls into the second category you will need to contact the appropriate area host (Ususally the electronics shop host for this type of donation) and get their permission for the donation  

If your donation falls into the second category you will need to contact the appropriate area host, usually the electronics shop host for this type of donation, and get their permission for the donation  

  may be interested in: functional computers of a modern vintage (Intel Core 2 or newer architectures, please), fully functional accessories like modern LCD monitors, mice and keyboards.

  may be interested in: functional computers of a modern vintage (Intel Core 2 or newer architectures, please), fully functional accessories like modern LCD monitors, mice and keyboards.

If your donation falls into the third category, you can check with an area host, or the CTO to see if the donation would be useful for PS1's infrastructure. In general the space will only be interested in modern systems: ie a 386 with a CRT will not be welcome even if it works, and the space may not have a use for a system even if it is modern. If the system is not useful to the organization, you must find a specific member who wants the item before bringing it to PS1.

If your donation falls into the third category, you can check with an area host, or the CTO to see if the donation would be useful for PS1's infrastructure. In general the space will only be interested in modern systems: ie a 386 with a CRT will not be welcome even if it works, and the space may not have a use for a system even if it is modern. If the system is not useful to the organization, you must find a specific member who wants the item before bringing it to PS1.