Does anyone have any clues about where to donate old computer equipment?

Answer 1

donating is good, many organisations need the stuff and help setting it up properly, so a little time with them would be nice; JUST REMEMBER; every thing you typed was (and may still be) on the hard drive. any slick hacker can extract this data, and potentially get info about you, your kids, what your habits are (good or bad) and bad guys can and do use this stuf to advantage themselves, or just screw you up. SO: OVERWRITE YOUR HARD DRIVE AT LEAST 3 TIMES. a dandy little program is 'nuke on boot' get it at 'major geeks.com' under 'security' i think.

Answer 2

be careful where you go with it.

The bright and dark sides of Africa’s information technology sector are both evident at the Ikeja Computer Village, near Lagos, Nigeria. Thousands of vendors pack this bustling market, one of three major hubs where imported used electronics are repaired and sold. Computers, fax machines, cell phones--if you want one, you can find it here, spruced up and ready to buy. But beyond the thriving storefronts and the piles of refurbished wares, a darker picture emerges. Up to 75% of the electronics shipped to the Computer Village are irreparable junk, according to the Computer and Allied Product Dealers Association of Nigeria, a local industry group. Nigeria has a thriving repair market, but no capacity to safely deal with electronic waste, most of which winds up in landfills and informal dumps. That’s a problem, because this “e-waste” can be toxic: much of it is loaded with potentially toxic metals including lead, cadmium, and mercury. What’s more, electronic components are usually housed in plastic casings that spew carcinogenic dioxins and polyaromatic hydrocarbons when burned.

Answer 3

You can take it to a reputable repair shop. They might want the parts for cheap junk. You might even get paid a little for it. I could use another operating system. I was given a computer. The previous owner did such a good job of getting rid of sensitive information that the operating system went with it. Free is free.

Answer 4

no person needs actual previous stuff anymore. despite if that's 3-5 years previous, donate it to a minimum of extra than a number of daycares for damaging little ones. those places can not have the money for to purchase something. it may be intense high quality if there have been some kiddie application to pass with them.

Answer 5

are you talking a whole computer or computer equipment? maybe equipment meaning old hard drives, video cards, and the such? if it is a whole computer Goodwill or salvation army would love to have it, or maybe an old printer maybe, but old hard drives, video cards, and things like that they will just throw away.

Answer 6

Public schools are often looking for used computers try checking in with them they may want what you have. Theres also many organisations that take outdated computer equipment do a websearch for it.

Answer 7

I donate mine to the Salvation Army,or Goodwill.

Answer 8

May I suggest the local Boy's & Girl's club,any shelter's for the abused women and children,or even your local libary would proably know who would put them to use.Provided that they useable. In the state of California,if you get caught putting them in the trash cans or dumpsters,,it's a very big fine. So, please dispose of the not working items safely,and properly.

Answer 9

Sometimes local clothing centers, thrift shops, or even churches will take older computer gear. Listing your older gear in a local newspaper might also work.

Answer 10

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