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Hardware Donations

Please read this entire page to understand the options and terms for computer donations made to us.

If you have any questions or concerns about the process, please email mailto:donate@freegeekseattle.org and let us know.

To donate/recycle computers and gear, just email us to schedule a drop-off.

Drop-off times are flexible / TBD.

Drop-off Location (google maps)
20226 23rd Pl NW
Shoreline, WA 98177

NOTE: Your donation to us is NOT tax deductible due to the fact that we do not yet have 501(c)3 status.

What we accept

Items in bold are in special need at this time.

  • Desktop computers
  • Laptops / Notebooks / Chromebooks (NO Apple products!)
  • Servers
  • Monitors LCD - working only, please! 22" or better
  • Peripherals: USB storage, SD cards, computer speakers
  • Networking gear: Wire(less) routers, switches, NIC cards, etc.
  • Media - DVD-Rs, DVD-RWs, CD-Rs, music CDs for testing optical drives, video DVDs for testing optical drives, Blu-Ray, etc
  • Hard drives - All types
  • Memory (RAM)
  • mice, trackballs, keyboards, especially USB type
  • power cables, power strips, extension cords
  • various computer cables... USB, Serial, Parallel, SCSI
  • interface adapters e.g. USB-to-Serial
  • small & medium sized screwdrivers
  • Audio/Visual (A/V) gear like cassette records, turntables, P/A systems
  • Gaming consoles & games

Other

This includes types of equipment we currently have a non-recurring need for

Lab gear

  • LCD Projector in working condition, to hold labs and training sessions

Safety Items (workshop safety is important)

  • Gloves - youth & adult sized
  • Goggles - ditto
  • First aid kit

Monetary Donations

TBD

Volunteering Time

If you want to donate your time and enthusiasm to improving Free Geek, visit our Volunteer and Projects pages for details.