What We Take

We accept computers in any condition.Free Geek accepts computers and computer related hardware in any condition, so bring your stuff over to us regardless of whether it is functional or not. Free Geek proudly participates in the Oregon E-Cycles program which offers free and convenient recycling of computers, monitors, and televisions for all Oregonians. If you have more than 7 of these items, please call ahead to determine if we will accept the additional computers, monitors, or televisions for free.

Free Geek accepts nearly everything that plugs into a computer or an electrical outlet. We are happy to accept your printer, scanner, router, UPS, digital camera, PDA, cell phone, and a whole lot more! Free Geek has suggested monetary donation amounts for individual pieces of hardware. These funds support our volunteer programs, keep the lights on, and are much appreciated! As a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization all donations to Free Geek are tax deductible.

If you will be bringing in pallet loads of equipment, please call ahead to set up an appointment and verify what we are able to accept free of charge.

Suggested Donations:

  • TV-CRT ($10.00 each)
  • Monitor-CRT ($7.00 each)
  • System w/ CRT ($7.00 each)
  • TV-LCD ($5.00 each)
  • Monitor-LCD ($4.00 each)
  • System w/ LCD ($5.00 each)
  • Laptop ($4.00 each)
  • System ($5.00 each)
  • A/V Gizmo ($3.00 ea.)
  • Bag/Box Misc ($1.00 ea.)
  • Camera ($2.00 ea.)
  • Card ($1.00 ea.)
  • Drive (other) ($1.00 ea.)
  • Fax Machines ($4.00 ea.)
  • Hard Drive ($1.00 ea.)
  • Keyboards and Mice ($1.00 ea.)
  • Laptop Bag ($1.00 ea.)
  • Miscellaneous Item ($1.00 ea.)
  • Motherboard ($1.00 ea.)
  • Multi-function Printer ($1.00 ea.)
  • Network Devices ($1.00 ea.)
  • Optical Drive ($1.00 ea.)
  • PDA/Cell Phone/MP3 ($1.00 ea.)
  • Phones, including Cell Phones ($2.00 ea.)
  • Power supply ($1.00 ea.)
  • Printers ($4.00 ea.)
  • RAM ($2.00 ea.)
  • Scanners ($3.00 ea.)
  • Service Fee ($1.00 ea.)
  • Speaker Set ($1.00 ea.)
  • UPS ($5.00 ea.)

This list isn’t exhaustive! If you have a piece of equipment and you’re wondering whether we take it, you might want to guide yourself by the list of what we don’t take below.

We DO NOT Accept:

  • Styrofoam
  • Microwave Ovens
  • Copiers
  • Smoke Detectors
  • Household Appliances (including air conditioners)
  • Batteries
  • Fluorescent Light Bulbs

If you’d like to recycle one of the above items, visit Metro’s website to find a drop-off facility near you.

Preparing your donation for drop-off:

Please bring as little packaging and boxes as possible. Please recycle the boxes for your equipment through your curb-side recycling program. We do not accept Styrofoam.

Recycling software and manuals:

We accept all software, manuals, and cables for donation. While we can’t promise we’ll use them all, we do recycle them responsibly if we can’t make use of them.

Extra Credit:

Recycling computers is labor intensive. Doing any of the following to prepare your equipment for donation will help us speed the processing and recycling of your equipment.

  1. Untangle all cords and cables. Coil them up with a rubber band or twist tie.
  2. Attach power adapters (AC adaptors, transformers) to their associated equipment (such as powered speakers, printers or routers) as best you can.

Our wishlist:

  • Phillips head screwdrivers
  • Wire cutters and cable cutters
  • Stardrivers (Torx) size T20 and smaller
  • Nutdrivers
  • Powerdrivers w/rechargers
  • Multi-testers
  • Needlenose pliers
  • Cleaning supplies (especially dish soap, sponges, trash bags and ecofriendly cleaning products like Simple Green)
  • First aid supplies (bandages!)
  • Rubber bands
  • Printer paper (8.5″x11″, suitable for laser printers)
  • Toilet paper
  • Food (snacks, juice, chocolate)
  • Tape (packing, masking, duct)
  • Shop carts

Alternately, we’re always happy to receive (tax-deductible) monetary donations! Click here for more info.