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.

Places

Nonprofit

• The donation centers of Goodwill Industries accept computers, accessories, and other electronics for recycling.
  • Donation Guide: Donate
• Best Buy has arranged computer drop-off locations in the area.
  • Guide: Electronics and Appliances Recycling at Best Buy
• Many small computer repair shops will take used computers and refurbish them for sale.
• Single working computers can be posted via Philly FreeCycle.
• CommuniTech is a nonprofit community organization focused on providing free service to the community.
  • Donations: Donations

Commercial

• eForce Recycling
  • Guide: What you need to know about electronics recycling
• Philadelphia Streets Department Sanitation Convenience Centers: E-waste, including computers, monitors, televisions, and other computer-related equipment.
  • Locations: Sanitation Convenience Centers
• Staples accepts many electronics for free recycling.
  • Guide: Electronics recycling & tech trade-in

Articles

• Where Can I Recycle Electronics in Philadelphia?, Green Philly Blog, May 6, 2015.
• Ten Tips for Donating a Computer, Tech Soup, March 27, 2012.

See Also

• Wikipedia: Computer recycling
• Disposing of electronics