Who it's for:
- Businesses and organizations with retired computers and IT equipment. Donating them through the initiative keeps them in California instead of in the e-waste stream.
- Low-income households and underserved Californians, who receive the refurbished devices.
What it is
The California Emerging Technology Fund (CETF) launched the California Green Technology Initiative on June 2, 2025, at West Sacramento City Hall. It aims to help close the digital divide and reduce e-waste by keeping retired computing devices in-state, where they are refurbished and distributed to people who need them. CETF works with Valley Vision, Revivn, community refurbishers and business leaders.
How to take part
- To donate equipment, or for a community organization to connect: contact CETF at 415-744-2383 (415-744-CETF), or via <https://www.cetfund.org/>.
- Residents who need a low-cost computer now can also try PCs for People or Human-I-T.
Source: CETF launch announcement, <https://www.cetfund.org/cetf-launches-the-california-green-technology-initiative-to-help-close-the-digital-divide-and-reduce-e-waste/> (checked 2026-09-28).
Who refurbishes the devices
CETF's program flyer names these regional nonprofit refurbishing partners: Computers4Kids (Capital Region), Tech Exchange (Bay Area), Human-I-T (Los Angeles), San Diego Futures Foundation (San Diego Region) and Computers for Classrooms (Chico and Capital Region). Revivn, a public benefit corporation, handles donations from large organizations with 2,000+ employees. None of the named refurbishers is based in Nevada County. Program contact per the flyer: charlene.tatis@cetfund.org, (888) 584-8633.
Source: CETF, California Green Technology Initiative flyer (checked 2026-09-28): cetfund.org flyer (PDF)