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This Wikidelphia resource page gives you suggestions on what to do with your old, unwanted computer equipment, i.e., where to '''donate a computer'''. | 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 of Southern New Jersey and Philadelphia|Goodwill Industries]] accept computers, accessories, and other electronics for recycling. | *The donation centers of [[Goodwill Industries of Southern New Jersey and Philadelphia|Goodwill Industries]] accept computers, accessories, and other electronics for recycling. | ||
**Donation Guide: [http://goodwillnj.org/donate/ Donate] | **Donation Guide: [http://goodwillnj.org/donate/ Donate] | ||
*Single working computers can be posted on [[Philly FreeCycle]]. | |||
==Businesses== | |||
*[https://www.1800gotjunk.com/us_en/locations/junk-removal-philadelphia/electronics-recycling-removal 1-800-GOT-JUNK]: "Philadelphia's Same-Day Electronics & E-Waste Recycling" | |||
*Best Buy has arranged computer drop-off locations in the area. | *Best Buy has arranged computer drop-off locations in the area. | ||
**Guide: [http://www.bestbuy.com/site/clp/recycling/pcmcat149900050025.c?id=pcmcat149900050025 Electronics and Appliances Recycling at Best Buy] | **Guide: [http://www.bestbuy.com/site/clp/recycling/pcmcat149900050025.c?id=pcmcat149900050025 Electronics and Appliances Recycling at Best Buy] | ||
*[[eForce Recycling]] does recycling in many categories, including computers. | *[[eForce Recycling]] does recycling in many categories, including computers. | ||
**Guide: [http://www.eforcecompliance.com/why-recycle.html What you need to know about electronics recycling] | **Guide: [http://www.eforcecompliance.com/why-recycle.html What you need to know about electronics recycling] | ||
*[ | *[https://eleminc.com/ 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. | *Staples accepts many electronics for free recycling. | ||
**Guide: [http://www.staples.com/sbd/cre/marketing/easy-on-the-planet/recycling-and-eco-services.html Recycling: Electronics recycling & tech trade-in] | **Guide: [http://www.staples.com/sbd/cre/marketing/easy-on-the-planet/recycling-and-eco-services.html Recycling: Electronics recycling & tech trade-in] | ||
==Articles== | ==Articles== | ||
*[https://technical.ly/philly/2017/02/24/donate-old-electronics-in-philly/ Here are 5 places in Philly to donate your old electronics, | *[https://ehrs.upenn.edu/health-safety/regulated-waste/computer-electronics-recycling-and-disposal-options Computer and Electronics Recycling and Disposal Options], University of Pennsylvania, April 29, 2025. | ||
*[https://technical.ly/civic-news/electronics-recycling-phone-computer-philadelphia-2/ 16 places to responsibly dispose of old electronics in Philadelphia], Technical.ly Philly, November 30, 2024. | |||
*[https://technical.ly/philly/2017/02/24/donate-old-electronics-in-philly/ Here are 5 places in Philly to donate your old electronics], Technical.ly Philly, February 24, 2017. | |||
*[http://www.techsoup.org/support/articles-and-how-tos/ten-tips-for-donating-a-computer Ten Tips for Donating a Computer], Tech Soup, June 17, 2016. | |||
*[http://www.greenphillyblog.com/recycle/where-to-recycle-electronics-philadelphia/ Where Can I Recycle Electronics in Philadelphia?], Green Philly Blog, May 6, 2015. | *[http://www.greenphillyblog.com/recycle/where-to-recycle-electronics-philadelphia/ Where Can I Recycle Electronics in Philadelphia?], Green Philly Blog, May 6, 2015. | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
* | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_recycling Computer recycling] (at Wikipedia) | ||
*[[Disposing of electronics]] | *[[Disposing of electronics]] (at Wikidelphia) | ||
[[Category:Does-Recycling]] | [[Category:Does-Recycling]] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:56, 24 July 2025
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.
- eForce Recycling does recycling in many categories, including computers.
- 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.
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)