Ask if the computer can be picked up or if it should be dropped off or shipped to the agency. Determine the procedure that must be followed to obtain a donations receipt for tax purposes.
If the computer must be shipped to the facility, contact a shipper to determine the cost of the shipment. Deliver or ship the computer to the nonprofit and request a receipt for tax purposes. If it's a qualified charity, check the IRS to understand the rules that must be followed to report the computer donation on your tax return. Confirm that the donation receipt meets the IRS requirements and, if appropriate, document the tax-deductible shipping costs.
Identify a for-profit computer refurbishing company. The refurbisher buys your computer, upgrades it, installs software and sells it on the open market. Perform a Web search or access a phone directory to locate for-profit refurbishing companies. Visit the company's website or contact the company directly to determine which computer equipment the company purchases.
If appropriate, fax a description of your computer to the company and request a dollar estimate. Also, request information regarding the sales transaction itself and the pickup, drop-off or shipment of the computer to the company. Deliver or ship the computer to the refurbisher and request your payment. Confirm that the price you are paid equals the estimated price plus shipping fees, if appropriate. Access the Electronics Recycling Directory website or the Environmental Protection Agency website, or perform a Web search to locate a certified recycler.
Contact a local electronics store to inquire if it offers recycling services. Determine if the company is a certified recycler and, if so, get information regarding the equipment that they purchase. Also, ask if pickup is available or if you must drop off or ship the computer. Deliver or ship the computer to the recycler and request the payment. Compare the payment you receive to the estimated price.
Contact your city government and request information regarding its e-waste program. Cities frequently partner with electronic equipment recyclers and refurbishers. The easiest way to make sure your computer is properly recycled is to take it to a local retailer with a computer recycling program. To find one near you, check out our Recycling Locator at the bottom of this page. Before recycling your computer, here are a few preparation steps:.
Find Recycling Guides for Other Materials. BAN has been certifying recyclers since to ensure that no electronics are exported overseas. R2 originally R2 Solutions has been around since , and focuses more on certifying the recycling process and data destruction. Staples has been recycling computers since , and Best Buy followed suit in Both stores accept desktops and laptops, as well as components like keyboards, mice and speakers.
You definitely want to remove any personal data from your computers before recycling. For laptops, you should also remove the battery if it can be removed prior to recycling because there are special transportation requirements for lithium-ion batteries. The recycler may need to use a separate process to recycle these. If you have a PC running Windows Vista or earlier , you will have a difficult time upgrading to the newer software, and your old software is no longer supported.
Also, there are now over recycling laws in the United States and not disposing of the batteries appropriately may result in fines to you or your company. In no instance can a battery be incinerated. Disposing of a battery by burning causes them to explode. In case of rupture, leaking electrolyte or any other cause of skin or eye exposure to the electrolyte, immediately flush with water.
If eye exposure, flush with water for 15 minutes and consult a physician. Below is a listing of some of these companies. Also, some major electronic retail stores in the United States accept used ink cartridges. Phone: Batteries recycled: Able to manage every spent battery manufactured today.
Powerhouse Recycling. If you have a computer or computer equipment, including computer networking equipment, beyond repair or too old to be useful, we recommend one of the below services for proper dismantle.
If you have a usable computer, even if it's old, you may want to consider donating the computer instead of dismantling or recycling it. Many computer and hardware manufacturers also have recycling or trade-in programs. Below is a list of some of the major manufacturers and links to their recycling programs. Below is a short list of some of the major recycling companies capable of recycling computers and computer equipment.
Sims Recycling Solutions. Phone and Address: Sims Recycling Solutions has over 50 sites globally. Check the Sims Recycling Solutions website for details. About: Accepts computers, monitors, telephones, and related equipment, and other electronics.
Phone: Batteries recycled: Accepts laptops, monitors, printers, servers, and other products. Back Thru the Future Technology Disposal. Phone: Address: Refer to the web page multiple locations About: Back Thru The Future Technology Disposal is one of the largest computer recyclers in the United States and are a women's owned business. The company recycles microcomputers for corporations, educational institutions, government, and individuals.
Back Thru The Future has committed itself to finding uses for this older technology and preventing it from becoming a high tech waste.
Parts capable of recycling: All computer equipment. For corporations, educational institutions, government, and individuals. Phone: Address: Envirocycle Philippines, Inc. Compliant with government regulations that include downstream vendor and supplier audits, operational permits and environmentally compliant processes.
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