About AZ StRUT

Arizona Students Recycling Used Technology — AZ StRUT — is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to improving the competitiveness of Arizona’s technical workforce, bridging the digital divide, and keeping electronics out of landfills.

Our Mission

To improve the competitiveness of Arizona’s technical workforce by:

Supporting applied learning in our educational systems through scholarships and donated electronics & technology.
Providing refurbished equipment to education and community nonprofit organizations.
Promoting diversity through technical education and work experience.
Disposing of electronic waste responsibly.
Advocating for responsible recycling.

Founded in 1998 through a joint initiative by Intel and Motorola, Arizona Students Recycling Used Technology (AZ StRUT) officially became a 501(c)(3) non-profit in 2001. Our mission is to divert e-waste from landfills and bring refurbished hardware to local schools and non-profits. By partnering with school computer repair programs, we engage students directly in the refurbishing process. Through this “Techie Lab” STEM initiative, student learners have helped distribute over 150,000 devices to community members in need across 25+ years of service. Our e-waste initiave sees an average of 1 million pounds recycled or reused each year.

Our expanded mission includes hands-on “Techie Experiences”—interactive workshops where participants of all ages build practical skills and take home their own computer. Combined with our Internet Lending Program, we bridge the digital divide through hardware, skills, and connectivity. Contact us today to learn how you can get involved or access our services.