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Donation Policy

Bellingham Makerspace Donation Acceptance Policy

This Donation Acceptance Policy (the "Policy")document outlines the guidelines for accepting and managing donations at Bellingham Makerspace. We appreciate your support and contributions to our creative community. Please read the following carefully to ensure that your donation aligns with our needs and capabilities.

1. Acceptable Donations:

All donations need to be approved by managementstaff or area leads before delivery.

Donations we will accept

We welcome donations of items that are in good working order and align with our makerspace's objectives. Acceptable donations include:

  • Working Electronics: Functional and up-to-date electronic devices that have a use and room in the makerspace. Excluding CRT TVs, plasma TVs, and electronics that are over 7 years old.
  • Arts Supplies: Materials that can be used for creative projects within the makerspace.
  • Electronic Consumables: Components such as wires, resistors, capacitors, and other electronic consumables.
  • Dry Wood: Wood that is dimensional,dimensional (not rough cut or with living edges), dry, and doesn't contain nails, metal, rocks or other contaminants, and can be used for woodworking projects.contaminants.
  • Working Tools: Good-quality, functional tools that can be used for various projects.
  • Bulk Donations: Donations in bulk of any of the acceptable items mentioned above.

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2.not Unacceptable Donations:accept

We cannot accept the following items:

  • CRT TVs and Plasma TVs: Due to space constraints and disposal challenges.
  • Outdated Electronics: Electronic devices, computers, and servers that are over 7 years old. If it doesn't have a USB-C port, we can't use it.
  • Broken Appliances:Appliances Non-functional appliances that are beyond repair.
  • Soiled Fabrics and Fiber Arts:Arts Materials that are contaminated or damaged.
  • Pallet Wood:Wood Due to potential safety hazards and variability in quality.
  • "Green" Wood: Unseasoned or wet wood that may not be suitable for our projects.
  • Pressure-Treatedtreated wood

3.3D Special Consideration for Non-Working Items:printers

While we generally accept items in working order, we may make an exception for non-workingfunctional 3D printers. Donations of non-functional 3D printers are accepted as they can provide valuable learning opportunities and projects for our community.

4. Donation Drop-off:drop-off

Donations can be dropped off during our regular operating hours. Please check our website or contact our staff for the most up-to-date information on drop-off times.

5. Approval Process:

All donations will be reviewed by our staff to ensure they meet our needs and specifications. We reserve the right to decline any donation that does not align with our mission or requirements.

6. Tax Receipts:receipts

Tax receipts are available upon request. Please notify our staff if you require a tax receipt for your donation.

7. Right toof Refuse:refusal

Bellingham Makerspace reserves the right to refuse any donation for any reason. We appreciate your understanding and support in ensuring that our makerspace receives items that contribute positively to our community.

By donating items to Bellingham Makerspace, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Donation Acceptance Policy.

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