Donate

updated Shawn 14:19, 22 May 2008 (PDT)

DONATING EQUIPMENT

Free Geek accepts computers and computer related hardware in any condition. We don't charge a required fee for most items, although we have suggested monetary donation amounts for individual pieces of hardware. These funds support our community-benefiting programs, and are much appreciated!

There is a $10.00 disposal fee per monitor, working or not, no exceptions (includes computers with built-in monitors). There is a $1.00 per diagonal inch fee per television, and we can't accept televisions bigger than about 30 diagonal inches.

If you will be bringing in pallet loads of equipment, please call ahead and set up an appointment. We accept the following: (Please note the fee or suggested donation)

Required Fees:

Monitors ($10.00 ea.)
Terminals ($10.00 ea.)
CPU/CRT combos ($10.00 ea.)
Televisions ($1.00 per diagonal in.)

Suggested Donations:

Computers ($5.00 ea.)
Printers ($4.00 ea.)
Scanners ($4.00 ea.)
LCD monitors ($4.00 ea.)
Keyboards and Mice ($1.00 ea.)
Networking Devices ($3.00 ea.)
Fax Machines ($4.00 ea.)
Telephones, including Cell Phones ($2.00 ea.)
Stereo Components ($4.00 ea.)
VCRs/DVD Players ($3.00 ea.)
Media
- Floppy diskettes ($2.00/total donation)
- DAT tapes ($2.00/total donation)
- CDs ($1.00/total donation)
- Computer cables ($1.00/donation)

This list isn't exhaustive -- we accept most electronics! If you have a piece of equipment and you're wondering whether we take it, you might want to guide yourself by the list of what we don't take below.

We DO NOT Accept:

Styrofoam
Microwave Ovens
Copiers
Smoke Detectors
Household Appliances (including air conditioners)
Batteries
Florescent Light Bulbs

If you'd like to recycle one of the above items, visit Metro's website to find a drop-off facility near you.

Preparing your donation for drop-off:

Please bring as little packaging and boxes as possible. Please recycle the boxes for your equipment through your curb-side recycling program. We do not accept Styrofoam.

Extra Credit:

Recycling computers is labor intensive. Doing any of the following to prepare your equipment for donation will help us speed the processing and recycling of your equipment.

Untangle all cords and cables. Coil them up with a rubber band or twist tie.
Attach power adapters (AC adaptors, transformers) to their associated equipment (such as powered speakers, printers or routers) as best you can.

Specific Computer Equipment Needs:

Computers 1.5 Ghz and up
Memory (DDR and RAMBUS)
Hard drives (30 GB and larger)
Wireless cards for laptops and desktops
long runs of CAT5 network cable
Inkjet cartridges

Our wishlist:

Phillips head screwdrivers
Wire cutters and cable cutters
Stardrivers (Torx) size T20 and smaller
Nutdrivers
Powerdrivers w/rechargers
Multi-testers
Needlenose pliers
Cleaning supplies (especially dish soap, sponges, trash bags and ecofriendly cleaning products like Simple Green)
First aid supplies (bandages!)
Rubber bands
Printer paper (8.5"x11", suitable for laser printers)
Toilet paper
Food (snacks, juice, chocolate)
Dry-erase markers
Tape (packing, masking, duct)
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