What to do with old electronic equipment
As we become more dependent on electronic products to make life more convenient,
the stockpile of used, obsolete products grows.
Extending the life of your electronics or donating your most up-to-date and
working electronics can save you money and saves valuable resources.
Donate it
- Before you donate remove personal information from your PC.
- Read Do
the "PC" Thing
for
tips on:
- Copying data you want to retain
- Selecting the recipient
- Clearing personal data
- Packaging your donation
- Pick a donation center:
- RECONNECT –
Goodwill Industries and Dell partnership. Goodwill Industries takes computers
at Goodwill locations statewide.
- Share the technology –
List your donation or find an organization in your area.
- techsoup
Donate Hardware Web page. Plug in your zip code for listings of recyclers
in your area.
Trade it in
If your machine isn't obsolete, you might be able to trade it in. Check out
the following trade-in programs:
Recycle it
The following sites recycle electronic equipment
or provide information about recycling and preventing digital dumping:
