Not accepted: CRT TVs and monitors; cribs and recalled car seats; household chemicals; large appliances; mattresses and box springs; building materials
Not accepted: torn, broken or stained furniture; TVs more than 2 years old; medical supplies and mobility aids; cribs, car seats and high chairs; mattresses and box springs; air conditioners
These take donations from anywhere in the country, by mail, at partner drop-off points, or through local chapters. Check each one's rules first.
NationwideFree pickupCall to confirm
Human-I-T
How: Ship at your own cost, drop off at the Bell, CA warehouse, or request pickup through the online form.
Rules: Drives are wiped to NIST 800-88 or physically destroyed, with a Certificate of Data Destruction. Tax-deductible receipt provided. 'Qualifying' for pickup isn't defined; call to confirm.
Almost anything with a plug except appliances: laptops, desktops, tablets, smartphones, monitors, printers, networking equipment, working or broken
Not accepted: Appliances
Pickup: Yes - free pickup for qualifying donations (they contact you within 48 hours; scheduling takes about 2 weeks)
How: Contact or drop off at the nearest PCs for People location.
Rules: Locations: Atlanta, Baltimore, Cleveland, Cook County IL, Denver, Greater St. Louis, Hampton VA, Kansas City, Mankato MN, Philadelphia, Seattle, St. Paul. Laptops from about the past 8-10 years can usually be refurbished. Data securely wiped. 501(c)(3). Call to confirm a device qualifies.
How: Fill out the online form to get a free prepaid QR code, box the device and drop it at a participating FedEx or Walgreens location.
Rules: Devices are wiped, refurbished for families in need, or recycled. 10+ computers go through the business program. The org's own site needs JavaScript and its donation details couldn't be read; process confirmed on Digitunity's donation page. Confirm on the site before shipping.