Funding

Treasure Valley RSVP receives much of its operating funds from the Federal Government. However, we are required to raise a significant portion of our annual budget through local support.

We have chosen to partner with Boise company, Project KOPEG to recycle E-waste as one of our local support programs. This unique partner-ship allows us to solicit local support without asking for money. At the same time it also makes a valuable contribution to our community.

The proceeds go toward recruiting volunteers who contribute to our community by helping to feed the hungry, build homes for the poor, provide shelter for the homeless, protect the vulnerable, teach children and adults to read, take care of the sick and make warm winter hats/mittens for children

Who is Project KOPEG?

Boise, Idaho company Project KOPEG was founded with the goal of reducing the harmful effects of improper E-waste disposal.

Their purpose is to make a difference in the lives of those in need and the environment at the same time.
Their ultimate goal is to raise public awareness and responsibility for proper E-Waste disposal through their GREEN recycling and fundraising programs.
Combining the idea of environmental responsibility and philantropy the founders put together a company with a win-win solution for our environment and worthwhile causes. In 2007 the company expanded it’s e-waste recycling program to include cell phones and chargers, ink and toner cartridges, PDAs, digital cameras, MP3 players and virtually all hand-held electronic waste.

Project KOPEG recycles within the United States, according to strict EPA regulations and practices “Zero Landfill” recycling.

How you can participate in RSVP’s GREEN fundraising program

The program now accepts the following items, and can accept other used electronic devices upon request.

Cell Phones & Chargers
Ink & Toner Cartridges
iPods & Mp3 Players
Digital Cameras
Pocket PCs, Handhelds, PDAs and Palm Pilots
Virtually all hand-held electronics items.
If you have less than 30 cell phones or other like items, such as ink cartridges you can call us for a pickup, drop them off at our office or click here to get a USPS prepaid shipping label.

If you want to drop off cell phones or other e-waste items in the downtown Boise area you can drop them of at the Buy Idaho office at 404 South 8th Street, Suite 128B in the 8th Street Marketplace (BODO)

Free Shipping on 30 or more phones.

If you have at least 30 cell phones or ink cartridges Project KOPEG will pay for all shipping. (Note: Cell phones and ink cartridges must be boxed separately.) You can request a UPS pickup online. When you go to the Project KOPEG page you will be asked for the following information about the pickup:

Organization Name (This is your company name, if applicable.)
Primary Contact Name
Primary Contact Phone #
Primary Contact Email
Pick Up Address
City, State and Zip Code
Additional Info:

Approximate Weight
Number of Boxes to be Shipped:
Fundraiser Consultant: Enter “Harold Brown” (without the quotes) in this field
Comments: Enter “RSVP of Treasure Valley” (without the quotes) in the comments box.
Click here to request a UPS pickup for 30 or more cell phones or ink cartridges.

If you have any questions about participating in the RSVP of Treasure Valley GREEN fundraising program contact Harold Brown at 362-6611 or contact RSVP directly at the number below.

Retired Senior and Volunteer Program
1607 W. Jefferson
Boise, ID 83702
345-4357 Ext. 275
Sharlene Brown, Project Director