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List of organizations in the USA where you can donate or responsibly recycle used laptops, monitors and other computer equipment and electronics. Consumer Reports offers best recycling practices to protect your data (some organizations below offer to wipe out data).
Please Note: Global Stewards does not accept donations
SECTIONS: donation sites and recycling sites
Digitunity accepts computers and other technology equipment from corporations and, for individuals, provides a zip code look up tool to find local organizations to donate to. You can likely get a tax write-off for your donations. At Digitunity, we believe that everyone who needs a computer should have one. A single device can open the door to college applications, new job opportunities, skill-building, or essential services. Yet too many people remain disconnected. We’re working to change that by building sustainable systems that make computer ownership possible for all.
Website: Digitunity
How to Donate Equipment: Donation Information
Dell Technologies and Goodwill have partnered up to offer Dell Reconnect which accepts the following (accepts any brand in any condition). You can get a tax write-off for your donations. This partnership provides consumers and small businesses with a free and convenient way to recycle their used tech while helping people in our communities receive skills training and job opportunities. In addition, it supports the circular economy by recovering materials from used electronics to make new technology through Dell’s closed-loop process.
Locate a Participating Goodwill: Locator
World Computer Exchange accepts the following (scroll to What Can I Donate and What Can't I Donate). You can get a tax write-off for your donations. They offer free mail in, drop off at 15 locations, and free pickup for organizations. World Computer Exchange’s mission is to provide underserved communities worldwide with access to technology. Over the last 25 years, we have connected 5 million people in 56 countries with digital resources, empowering them to reach their full potential.
Website: World Computer Exchange
How to Donate: Donation Information
Recycle anything! With over 350 materials and 100,000+ listings, Earth911 maintains one of North America's most extensive recycling databases. Simply enter in the material you are trying to recycle along with your zip code and click search (or call 1(800)CLEANUP).
Website: Earth911
Find a Local Recycler: Recycling Search
Best Buy accepts a wide variety of electronic equipment. At most Best Buy stores, you can recycle up to three items per household per day. Plus, haul-away options are available for larger items in your home.
Website: Best Buy Recycling
Locate a store: Locator
Staples accepts a wide variety of electronic equipment. Speak with an associate at checkout to recycle your items.
Website: Staples Recycling
Locate a Store: Locator
Call2Recycle accepts a wide variety of batteries and cell phones. You can either drop off or ship your items. Call2Recycle is the country’s largest, most reliable battery recycling program. On behalf of corporate stewards, we optimize collection, share our experience and responsibly manage the end-of-life of batteries and other material.
Website: Call2Recycle
Drop Off Locations: Locator
Many city or county governments offer Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) events or permanent drop-off sites for electronics. These often partner with certified e-waste recyclers.
