It’s Free, Easy and Secure to donate computers and cell phones.
World Computer Exchange (WCE) makes it easy, secure, and free to donate surplus technology to schools, nonprofits, and underserved communities around the world.
For more than 26 years, we’ve helped hundreds of companies and thousands of individuals transform surplus laptops, desktops, smartphones, and other devices into opportunities for learning, employment, and digital inclusion.
As one of the nation’s most trusted and established charitable computer reuse organizations, we ensure every donation creates a lasting impact while protecting your data and the environment.
HOW TO DONATE COMPUTERS
Business Services
& Pickups
Secure global charitable IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) services for businesses through our trusted network of refurbishment partners.
- On-site pickup, worldwide
- Certified data destruction
- Asset disposition reports
Free Mail-In
Program
Ideal for individuals, remote employees, and organizations without access to local pickup. Available for laptops and smartphones.
- Prepaid shipping label
- 100% transparent
- Available nationwide
Local Drop
Offs
Find a World Computer Exchange chapter or certified refurbishment partner near you to conveniently drop off your used devices.
- Easy and free
- Nationwide coverage
- Convenient, local option
How to donate computers, laptops and smartphones
Computer Donation Intake Form
Frequently Asked Questions
We accept reusable laptops, desktops, phones, and tablets that can be refurbished and used for our technology access programs.
In general, functional devices that are less than seven years old have reuse value and qualify for donation. Please recycle non-functional or obsolete devices through your local electronics recycling program.
Yes.
We use industry-leading data erasure software to securely wipe every storage drive and record a certificate of data destruction in each device’s digital product passport.
Our refurbishment partners can also provide on-site drive shredding and other secure data destruction services when required.
No.
We securely erase all donated devices, so you don’t have to.
If you prefer to erase your device before donating, we recommend KillDisk, a free and reliable data erasure tool.
In most cases, no.
Collection, transportation, and secure data wiping are generally provided at no cost.
Yes.
World Computer Exchange is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We provide a charitable tax receipt for every qualifying donation.
Donors may be able to deduct the fair market value of donated equipment.
Whenever possible, donated equipment is refurbished and distributed to educational institutions and nonprofit organizations worldwide.
Some donated devices may be responsibly sold to help fund our charitable programs, refurbishment, and international shipping. Equipment that cannot be reused is recycled through certified partners.
No.
Equipment that cannot be refurbished is responsibly recycled through certified electronics recyclers.
We work with R2 and e-Stewards® certified recycling partners to ensure environmentally responsible processing.
Anyone!
We welcome donations from individuals, businesses, schools, nonprofits, government agencies, and other organizations with qualifying equipment
Generally, no.
Because WCE is a computer reuse organization—not an electronics recycling company—we primarily accept working equipment with continued reuse value.
Please recycle non-working or obsolete equipment through your local certified electronics recycler.
Yes.
We accept donations from organizations worldwide, subject to collection availability and local logistics in each country.
Questions?