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| − | # Get a box. The USPS flat rate priority mail boxes are ideal (''13.625" x 11.875" x 3.375", 345mm x 301mm x 85mm'') [http://www.usps.com/shipping/flatrate.htm] | + | # Get a box. (The USPS flat rate priority mail boxes are ideal (''13.625" x 11.875" x 3.375", 345mm x 301mm x 85mm'') [http://www.usps.com/shipping/flatrate.htm] for boxes within the USA.) |
# Fill it (most of the way: leave a little room for future contributions) with electronics junk and treasures. | # Fill it (most of the way: leave a little room for future contributions) with electronics junk and treasures. | ||
| − | # Get a small notebook. Print out | + | # Get a small notebook. Print out the [[Participation|Participation Instructions]] and include them with the notebook. |
# Assign the box a short ''code name'' for tracking purposes. We suggest using the name of a city and not a name that describes the contents, which may change dramatically. Write the box code in the book or on its cover. | # Assign the box a short ''code name'' for tracking purposes. We suggest using the name of a city and not a name that describes the contents, which may change dramatically. Write the box code in the book or on its cover. | ||
# Optionally add information about where the box was started and who donated the goodies. | # Optionally add information about where the box was started and who donated the goodies. | ||
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# Offer your box to someone (see [[How to offer a box]]). | # Offer your box to someone (see [[How to offer a box]]). | ||
# Once you've got a willing recipient, send off your box. | # Once you've got a willing recipient, send off your box. | ||
| − | # | + | # Update the [[Box Tracking]] page with the code name you've assigned to the new box. |
Revision as of 17:21, 30 June 2009
How To Start A Box
- Get a box. (The USPS flat rate priority mail boxes are ideal (13.625" x 11.875" x 3.375", 345mm x 301mm x 85mm) [1] for boxes within the USA.)
- Fill it (most of the way: leave a little room for future contributions) with electronics junk and treasures.
- Get a small notebook. Print out the Participation Instructions and include them with the notebook.
- Assign the box a short code name for tracking purposes. We suggest using the name of a city and not a name that describes the contents, which may change dramatically. Write the box code in the book or on its cover.
- Optionally add information about where the box was started and who donated the goodies.
- Write the names and websites of a couple of proposed recipients in the book.
- Offer your box to someone (see How to offer a box).
- Once you've got a willing recipient, send off your box.
- Update the Box Tracking page with the code name you've assigned to the new box.
