Donate & Repurpose Electronics | Extended Device Lifecycle Guide

Donate to Those in Need

Your unused electronics can make a significant difference in someone else's life.

By donating your old devices, you're not only helping the environment, but you're also empowering individuals and communities by providing access to technology they might not otherwise have. E-waste is a growing problem, and your contribution can be part of the solution.

The Impact of Your Donation

Environmental Benefits

E-waste is one of the fastest growing solid waste streams globally. Your donations help divert harmful materials from landfills and reduce environmental toxins.

Social Impact

Bridge the digital divide by providing essential technology access for education, employment, and vital services to those in need.

Second Life

Organizations refurbish donated devices, providing affordable technology to individuals and families while reducing waste.

Where to Donate

Select the best donation option for your device

National Organizations

Cell Phones for Soldiers

Cell Phones For Soldiers is a national non-profit organization dedicated to providing cost-free communication services and emergency funding to active-duty military members and veterans.

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Medic

Every year, millions of electronic devices are thrown away – crowding landfills, creating hazardous waste, and hurting our environment. Give your old phones, tablets, and accessories a new, sustainable life with Medic’s Phone Donation Program. With our recycling partners The Wireless Alliance and ProRecycle, we safely resell and/or recycle your devices to fund our work in Africa and Asia.

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BigSky Recycling

Big Sky Recycling is a Certified B Corp focused on sustainable cell phone and e-waste recycling. We make it easy to donate cell phones for charity, ensuring responsible recycling or repurposing of unused devices. By reducing electronic waste, supporting environmental sustainability and provide resources to various charitable causes. Give your old cell phones a second life and contribute to a greener, more charitable world.

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Secure the Call

For 21 years, Secure the Call – a 501(c)(3) non-profit – has provided free 911 phones and tablets to Victims of Domestic Violence, Senior Citizen Centers, and other high-risk communities across the country. We can only accomplish our mission with your help. Your old devices can save lives. Please donate a device today

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NCADV

The National Domestic Violence Hotline receives a portion of funds from the sale of refurbished electronics, like cell phones, laptops, and video game systems. These donations go directly to furthering The Hotline’s programming and projects that support victims and survivors of domestic violence and the advocates and allies that support them.

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Digitunity

Your donation of a used laptop, desktop, or tablet is a powerful way to help individuals in need access opportunities to reach their full potential. We’ll match you with a nearby organization to easily donate your computer.

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Human-I-T

Your dusty device is someone else’s ticket to success. At Human-I-T, they turn the devices you don’t want anymore into someone’s brighter tomorrow. By donating your used personal device, you’re empowering people and saving the planet. So don’t throw it away!

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Local Options

Educational Institutions

Local schools and educational programs often accept electronics for student use and learning.

Community Centers

Libraries and community centers can use electronics for public access and programs.

Non-Profits

Local non-profit organizations often need electronics for their operations and clients.

Religious Institutions

Places of worship may accept electronics for their community programs.

Senior Centers

Senior centers can use electronics for activities and keeping residents connected.

Before Donating

Working Condition

Ensure devices are functioning when possible. Some organizations accept non-working devices for parts or recycling.

Data Removal

Completely wipe all personal data from your devices before donation to protect your privacy.

Accessories

Include power cords, chargers, and other relevant accessories when possible.

Cleanliness

Clean and sanitize all devices thoroughly before donation.

Share with Others

Create value in your community through sharing

Keep as Backup

Smart storage of backup devices can be valuable for emergency situations and temporary replacements.

Storage Best Practices:

Store in a cool, dry place

Use anti-static bags for sensitive components

Label devices and their accessories

Check and charge batteries periodically

Keep original packaging when possible

Don't keep too many backups - if you haven't used a backup device in over a year, consider donating it.

Creative Repurposing Ideas

Old Smartphones

Security Camera (Guide)
Turn your old phone into a monitoring device
Digital Photo Frame (Android | Apple)
Create a beautiful display for your photos
Emergency GPS Unit (Android | Apple)
Convert your device into a dedicated GPS unit
Kids' Learning Device
Create a safe, educational device for children

Old Computers

Media PC (Guide)
Build your own media server for streaming
Network Storage (NAS) (Guide)
Create your own network storage solution
Retro Gaming Station (Guide)
Set up a classic gaming environment
Smart Home Controller (Guide)
Create a dedicated home automation hub

Other Devices

Tablets as digital cookbooks or home controllers
Printers as scanning stations
Gaming consoles as media centers
Old monitors as digital displays

Give New Life to Your Electronics

Donate

Share

Backup

Repurpose

Donate to Those in Need

The Impact of Your Donation

Environmental Benefits

Social Impact

Second Life

Where to Donate

National Organizations

Cell Phones for Soldiers

Medic

BigSky Recycling

Secure the Call

NCADV

Digitunity

Human-I-T

Local Options

Educational Institutions

Community Centers

Non-Profits

Religious Institutions

Senior Centers

Before Donating

Working Condition

Data Removal

Accessories

Cleanliness

Keep as Backup

Storage Best Practices:

Creative Repurposing Ideas

Old Smartphones

Old Computers

Other Devices

Additional Resources

Give New Life to Your Electronics

Donate to Those in Need

The Impact of Your Donation

Environmental Benefits

Social Impact

Second Life

Where to Donate

National Organizations

Cell Phones for Soldiers

Medic

BigSky Recycling

Secure the Call

NCADV

Digitunity

Human-I-T

Local Options

Educational Institutions

Community Centers

Non-Profits

Religious Institutions

Senior Centers

Before Donating

Working Condition

Data Removal

Accessories

Cleanliness

Share with Others

Family & Friends

Community Sharing

Pro Tips for Sharing

Keep as Backup

Storage Best Practices:

Creative Repurposing Ideas

Old Smartphones

Old Computers

Other Devices

Additional Resources