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It's very helpful to provide some info before donating
your computer(s):
- if it is in good working order
- brand name and model number
- year bought
- megabytes (MB) of RAM
- hard drive size in megs
- megahertz (MHz) processor speed
- what licensed software it comes with and whether this includes the
original CDs
If you're not sure, one of their tech people might help you.
Don't throw away your computer, recycle it!
Manufacturers
Dell
www.dell.com/recycling
Epson
www.epson.com/recycle
Hewlett-Packard
www.hp.com/go/recycle
IBM
www.ibm.com/ibm/enviornment/products/ptb_us.shtml
or call 1-800SHOP-IBM
Lexmark
www.lexmark.com/US/corporate/printer_recycle.html
MPC Computers
www.mpccorp.com/services/shared/recycle.html
East-West Education Development
Foundation
55 Temple Place
Boston, MA 02111
Phone: 1- 617- 542-1234
Fax: 1- 617- 542- 3333
E-mail: Alex@donate.org
Website: www.nonprofits.org/gallery/alpha/east
A nonprofit organization
"dedicated to recycling computer equipment to educational and charitable
organizations in the United States and in developing countries around the world. The
foundation supports not-for-profit organizations that promote human rights, democracy,
freedom of speech and better understanding between the peoples of the world."
This site is a plain text site
seeking donations of computer equipment.
An organization that recycles old
computers to promote education and development everywhere in the world. Very difficult to
read the site. -EL
I agree. This organization is rare in that it
accepts many older model computers. -KHK
It's very thoughtful to
donate a new computer, you can help others less fortunate.
Gifts In
Kind America
333 North Fairfax Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone:1-703-836-2121
Fax: 1-703-549-481
E-mail: ProductDonations@GiftsInKind.org
Website: www.giftsinkind.org/newhome/donors.asp
"The leading charity in the field
of product philanthropy, helping companies donate products efficiently and effectively to
50,000 charities and schools each year in your home town and around the world.
"Gifts
In Kind's Office Smart program works to encourage donations of software, office
equipment and supplies from leading manufacturers and retailers in the industry."
A well explained site that informs companies of the
benefits of donating used computers and how to do it. -EL
I agree. Many
specifics on the types of computers they accept. -KHK
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Hearts & Minds
(sponsor of
this website)
3074 Broadway
New York, NY 10027
Phone:
1-212-280-0333
E-mail:
help@heartsandminds.org
Website:
www.change.net
Our New York City and
Chicago branches accept some
PC computers and other equipment if they’re less than four years old and in
good working order for work on our website to help millions of people and
for our
Global Survival CampaignSM
Currently we are only accepting flat-panel monitors (not the
thicker, CRT ones). We do not supply other individuals or organizations with
computers at this time. For other equipment, see other organizations listed
here. Thanks!
Even if a computer's old, you may be able to
repair it.
The Lazarus Foundation
10378 Eclipse Way
Columbia, MD 21045
Phone: 1-410-740-0735
E-mail: lazaruspc@aol.com
Website: www.lazarus.org
"The Lazarus Foundation is
a Columbia, Maryland non-profit, charitable organization. Distributes recycled
computers to other charitable organizations and educational institutions. Recipients have
included the Howard County Association for Retarded Kids, The Cedar Lane School, The
Florence Bain Senior Center, the Black Education AIDS Project Inc., Mothers Against Drunk
Driving and the People With AIDS Coalition."
Lazarus focuses mainly on the Baltimore/Washington DC
area. It focuses on helping you find places to give computers and have a
contact where used computers can be sent. -KHK
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National Cristina Foundation (NCF)
181 Harbor Drive
Stamford, CT 06902
Phone: 1-203-863-9100 or 1-800-CRISTINA (274-7846)
E-mail: ncf@cristina.org
Website: www.cristina.org/dsf
Provides computer technology
and solutions to give people with disabilities, students at risk and the economically
disadvantaged the opportunity, through training, to lead more independent and productive
lives.
The National Cristina Foundation
site provides information on how to donate or become a member.
NCF's goal resonates in its public
awareness message, "Machines you can write off. People you can't." Join us in
helping to realize this goal!"
Site is easy to navigate and has explanations about
the process of donating computers, the benefits corporations receive and where the donated
computers go. -EL
I agree. Very thorough and easy
to navigate . Allows visitors the opportunity to donate both Macintoshes and PCs. -KHK
If you feel that your
computer problems are drowning you, recycling it may be the best thing to do
Parents, Educators, and Publishers
Phone: 1-415-382-1818
Fax: 1-415-382-1717
E-mail: OCKidTalk@aol.com
Website: www.microweb.com/pepsite/Recycle/recycle_index.html
"Informational
resource for parents, educators, and children's software publishers."
This site provides very useful information
regarding computers and how some safety precautions can be taken to protect
children from indecent material. Has links to many computer donation
placement organizations.
"A State, National and
International Directory of agencies that facilitate donations of used computer hardware
for schools and community groups"
An information site with links to organizations
that seek computer/technology donations, organized according to state and country. Some
links on the site do not work. EL
This is a wonderful site with links to local
organizations all over the country that accept computer donations. -KHK
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The
Surplus Exchange
1107 Hickory
Kansas City, MO 64101
Phone: 1-816-472-0444
Fax: 1-816-472-8105
E-mail: rickse@crn.org
Website: www.surplusexchange.org/index.htm
"Works to benefit
Not-For-Profit Organizations by providing them with refurbished and new electronics,
furniture, materials and other equipment; to preserve the environment by keeping unwanted
and obsolete business equipment out of the waste stream; and to utilize the resources and
expertise from these operations to provide education and human service programs to the
general community."
Provides information about certain projects
to help supply people with usable items, such as computers, furniture, electronics and
other items.
"Collects discarded and surplus business
equipment from area, regional and national businesses. We bring this equipment into our
50,000 square foot warehouse and refurbish, rebuild or repair the items if necessary. This
equipment is made available to our primary concern - the non-profit community, and to
general public secondary markets. Sales to secondary markets help fund our environmental,
educational and human service programs and help keep prices lower to our charities."
Well rounded organization that accepts usable
business furniture and equipment and offers an impressive program for junior and high
school students called Learn and Earn. EL
This organization specifically caters to the Kansas
City area and has information on donating everything from toys to computers. -KHK
* Many Organizations will donate to individuals or
other non-profit organizations.
If your
equipment is in good working order, the Salvation Army and other places listed under
"Thrift Shops" in the yellow pages may accept it, though they may not make
pick-ups. You can also recycle your computer by contacting either your computer's
manufacturer or an agency listed below:
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Online Give-Away Bulletin Boards
Here you can list things you're willing to give away
online for free. Not as directly beneficial as giving to a charity, but at
least keeps it in use and out of landfills:
www.freecycle.org
www.sharetechnology.org
www.throwplace.com
also includes ways to offer your computers etc. to charities both in the USA
and around the world.
Additional NYC organizations for donated computers, etc.
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