The district has nearly completed the refresh of our previous iPad and MacBook Air devices, and you may be asking yourself, what happens to all of those old devices? Better yet, what happens to all of the retired technology equipment in Barrington 220?
We learned several years ago that our previously used learning devices still have value compared to other devices (such as used Chromebooks). There are several companies willing to give the district money for our old iPad and MacBook Air devices. After we've collected previously used devices, a company comes to us, picks up the devices, evaluates each device, and purchases the entire lot. The better shape each device is in, the more money we get.
As for other technology equipment with no resale value—including projectors, PCs, Kindle devices, and others—other companies collect equipment and responsibly recycle it so harmful elements—such as arsenic, lead, cadmium, etc.—don't end up in landfills.
If you ever discover any technology equipment that is no longer being used, please send it to the high school marked "Recycle" and the Tech Department will make sure it's disposed of properly.
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