About InterConnection

Our mission

Our mission is to make information and communication technology accessible to underserved communities around the world. We accomplish this mission by providing high-quality refurbished computers to non-profit and non-governmental organizations.

InterConnection is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

As a national organization that refurbishes and ships computers and laptops worldwide, we are focused on reuse instead of recycling, and are committed to the highest standards for clean, green computer recycling and disposing of parts and peripherals.

What we offer

• Computer training and education to low-income volunteers. Low-income volunteers gain valuable hands-on computer hardware training in our Seattle Learning Center while refurbishing second-hand computer equipment so we can ship it to underserved communities worldwide.
• Low-cost computers to non-profit and non governmental organizations around the world. Providing computers helps organizations struggling to make a difference with access to communication and resources.
• A way for people and businesses to safely and charitably dispose of their used computer equipment. We make it easy, too.

How we help the environment

• Promote reuse as an alternative to recycling. We extend the life of working computers by refurbishing them for reuse.
• Provide safe disposal for toxic materials contained in computer equipment. Equipment that can't be refurbished for reuse is recycled according to stringent environmental standards.
• Keep computer parts and equipment out of landfills. We work with local recycling experts to ensure that no parts or equipment end up in landfills.

The history of InterConnection

Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, InterConnection is the largest computer and electronics reuse organization in Washington State. It was established in 1999 by Charles Brennick, after the idea for InterConnection came out of Mr. Brennick's time working as an Ecotourism Developer in Costa Rica. He saw firsthand the benefits that access to technology, especially computers and the Internet, could give to remote organizations with limited resources.

InterConnection's original focus was on developing and donating websites to nonprofits in developing countries, and over 100 websites were donated. The program soon expanded to include computer donations and technology training. In 2004, the InterConnection Computer Reuse Center opened in Seattle, serving as a hub to provide computers and technology resources to local and international communities in need.

As a community based organization, InterConnection provides refurbished laptop and desktop computers to charitable organizations around the world. Our priority is always on reuse rather than recycling, and we turn old computers into new opportunities. The InterConnection donation program serves charities for the greater good, and keeps computer parts out of landfills to serve the environment. Donated laptops, PCs, and notebooks become tools for change, growth, and future possibilities.

Our Partners

• TechSoup
• InterConnection Paraguay
• InterConnection Chile
• Microsoft Community Affairs