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NextStep is celebrating Earth Day during the whole month of April!

It’s easy to be green when you shop at NextStep’s ReUse store!

eMACs starting at $99, Sawtooth Macs as little as $59 dollars. Hurry in for incredible savings on computers, LCD monitors, routers, network cards, and more!

During Earth Week, April 20th thru the 24th get up to 40% off select PC towers and 20% off Cell Phones.

We have two locations to shop: Our Eugene ReUse Store located at 10th and Garfield and our Springfield location next door to Bi-Mart on Mohawk Blvd.

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Hourly Rate (1/2 Hour min.) $60
Minimum Charge $15
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Power Computer for Diagnosis $15
Hard Drive Testing $15
Memory Testing $15
Driver Install $15
Install hardware (purchased from store) $15
Install hardware (purchased from other source) Hourly Rate
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Operating System Re-Install $60 minimum
Windows XP $90
Windows 2000 $90
Mac OS X $90
Mac OS 9 $90
Windows 98 $120
Linux (ubuntu) $60

Data Backup $40 first CD, DVD or External Drive, $15 per additional disc

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ReUseRadio's hosts, Lorraine Kerwood, NextStep’s Executive Director and Jeff Garrison, NextStep’s ReUse Specialist will spend an hour entertaining you with the latest information about reuse. Feel free to call us at 541-284-7953 during the show to ask questions and tell us your incredible reuse story. Lorraine and Jeff will interview local reuse celebrities and keep you informed on the latest in reuse technology

Visit http://reuseradio.org for more information about Lorraine and Jeff, as well as fabulous sponsorship opportunities.

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/reuse-radio

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Listen Every Wednesday at 3pm

We accepted almost all electronic devices for free. There are a few items that cost us to handle and we need your support to do so. Your fee helps us ensure that the following items are processed correctly.

Wooden speakers $1.00 - $2.00
Inkjet Printer $3.00
Fax Machine/Scanner/All-in-One $5.00
UPS Backup battery $5.00
Laser Printer (under 50 lbs) $7.00
Microwave oven $12.00
Floor Copier/Printer $35.00
Any item over 50 lbs $35.00
Specialty items TBD

Updated 12/12/11

By Aaron Ofseyer
for KEZI News

EUGENE, Ore. -- Beginning January 1st, it will be illegal to dispose of certain electronics.

In 2007, Oregon created legislation to educate and help residents and businesses recycle their computers, monitors and televisions for free.

There are now more than 200 collection sites statewide like Next Step Recycling in Eugene.

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Rebuilding computers for the community.

by Keeley Harding
posted Dec 15, 2009

Lorraine Kerwood turned a computer-repair hobby into a community endeavor. She is executive director of Oregon-based NextStep Recycling, which provides computers and job training to disadvantaged and special-needs people, and sells refurbished computers and other electronics at two ReUse stores.

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By Sarah Grimm

For The Register-Guard

Appeared in print: Sunday, Dec 6, 2009
Living: Lifestyles: Story

As you unpack your brand-new TV or computer this holiday season, keep in mind that the old one cannot be put in the trash. A state law goes into effect Jan. 1 that specifically bans televisions, laptops, computer CPUs and monitors from entering landfills or incinerators in Oregon.

But don’t worry. That same state law specifically includes a system of free recycling options for this material — and there are plenty of options in Lane County.

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Our staff offers a happy ending to 2009. Welcome 2010!

America's 1st Sustainable Home & Garden Show Returns!

A New Year, New Ideas & Options for More Sustainable Living
Presenting Over 250 Exhibits & Over 50 Seminars.
FREE Admission & Parking ~ Lane County Fairgrounds, Eugene, Oregon
Please bring canned food donations to benefit FOOD for Lane County - Help Fight Hunger!

Friday 5pm-9pm
Saturday 10am-8pm
Sunday 10am-5pm

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Closed all Sundays and Mondays

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