Donates PC Monitors to Students Recycling Used Technology Program

When the 100-plus lawyer law firm Ryley Carlock upgraded its computer monitors in its Phoenix office this week, the 65 used monitors underwent a transformation. Instead of being viewed by lawyers reading litigation papers or deal documents, they will now entertain the eyes of local school children, as a donation to the Arizona StRUT (Students Recycling Used Technology) program.

Formed in 1997 by founding sponsors Intel & Motorola, Arizona StRUT is a partnership between local schools and businesses, where students learn new skills by refurbishing used computer equipment. The equipment is then donated to schools and other qualified non-profit organizations throughout Arizona.

"We are extremely pleased that Ryley Carlock is helping AZ StRUT support its mission through the donation of Monitors. It is our hope that others will follow suit. This will enable the students involved in AZ StRUT to enhance their career options as well as keep unused computer hardware out of our landfills," said Ken Mystrom, Executive Director, Arizona StRUT

Arizona StRUT teachers train over 800 students each year at 28 sites across Arizona. The students are given the opportunity to work on computers and get the kind of valuable hands-on experience that companies are looking for, and the completed systems are donated to non-profit organizations such as local schools and charities.

Last year alone, 349 schools and organizations received refurbished equipment (over 2,858 units) through the Arizona StRUT program. Qualified schools or non-profits who would like to request a donation can email Arizona StRUT at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Ryley Carlock is celebrating its 60th year of operation as a law firm this year. It offers a full range of legal services to companies and governmental and other agencies -- including business, banking, employment and environmental and water law.

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