Donate A Computer Resource Page

This Wikidelphia resource page gives you suggestions on what to do with your old, unwanted computer equipment, i.e., where to donate a computer.

Nonprofit Organizations

• The donation centers of Goodwill Industries accept computers, accessories, and other electronics for recycling.
  • Donation Guide: Donate
• Single working computers can be posted on Philly FreeCycle.

Businesses

• 1-800-GOT-JUNK: "Philadelphia's Same-Day Electronics & E-Waste Recycling"
• Best Buy has arranged computer drop-off locations in the area.
  • Guide: Electronics and Appliances Recycling at Best Buy
• eForce Recycling does recycling in many categories, including computers.
  • Guide: What you need to know about electronics recycling
• Elemental, Inc.: "a certified electronics and computer recycling located in Philadelphia".
• Many small computer repair shops will take used computers and refurbish them for sale.
• Staples accepts many electronics for free recycling.
  • Guide: Recycling: Electronics recycling & tech trade-in

Articles

• Computer and Electronics Recycling and Disposal Options, University of Pennsylvania, April 29, 2025.
• 16 places to responsibly dispose of old electronics in Philadelphia, Technical.ly Philly, November 30, 2024.
• Here are 5 places in Philly to donate your old electronics, Technical.ly Philly, February 24, 2017.
• Ten Tips for Donating a Computer, Tech Soup, June 17, 2016.
• Where Can I Recycle Electronics in Philadelphia?, Green Philly Blog, May 6, 2015.

See Also

• Computer recycling (at Wikipedia)
• Disposing of electronics (at Wikidelphia)