Electronics Donation

Assistive Technology Exchange Network
7550 W 183rd St, Tinley Park
(800) 476-2836
ucpnet.org
A program of the United Cerebral Palsy Association. Refurbishes working and non-working computers and electronics (computers, monitors, peripherals, cell phones) for individuals with disabilities. Call for drop-off sites and collection events.

Free Geek Chicago, Inc.
3411 W Diversey, Chicago
(773) 342-6205
freegeekchicago.org/donate
Friday - Sunday: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Not-for-profit organization recycles used computers and parts to provide computers, education and job skills training. They accept computer donations (no other electronics), which are rebuilt. What cannot be used is environmentally recycled.
See website for items accepted and applicable charges.

Goodwill Industries
1551 N Dryden Ave, Arlington Heights
(847) 670-7311
amazinggoodwill.com/
Also accepts clothing, bicycles, TVs, small appliances, furniture, home décor, books and movies (DVD and VHS).
No refrigerators or washers/dryers. No mattresses or box springs.

National Cristina Foundation
(203) 863-9100
cristina.org
Supports training for people with special needs.
Accepts computers, peripherals and software from corporations and individuals. See website for donation process.

Recycling Avenue
(847) 951-1607
recyclingavenue.com
Provides support and job opportunities for the physically challenged. Accepts cell phones, smart phones, landline phones, inkjet cartridges, laptops and accessories, networking equipment, digital cameras, film cameras, handheld games, GPS devices, radar detectors, E-book readers, graphing calculators and MP3 players.
Following is a list of drop-off sites:

Arlington Heights
Wheeling Township-Disability Dept.
1616 N Arlington Heights Rd
(847) 259-7730

Buffalo Grove
Village Hall
50 Raupp Blvd
(847) 459-2500

Evanston
Civic Center Health Dept.--lower level
2100 Ridge Ave
(847) 866-2948

Hoffman Estates
Village Hall, main floor
1900 Hassell Rd
(847) 882-9100

Kenilworth
Police & Rec Dept
419 Richmond Rd
(847) 251-1666

Lincolnwood
Fire Dept
6900 N Lincoln Ave
(847) 673-1540

Morton Grove
Village Hall
6101 Capulina Ave
(847) /965-4100

Mt. Prospect
Boy Scouts – foyer
600 N Wheeling Rd
(847) 635-7869

Park Ridge
Avenues to Independence reception area
515 Busse Hwy
(847) 292-0870

Wilmette
Village Hall
1200 Wilmette Ave
(847) 853-7501

Winnetka
Village Hall
510 Green Bay Rd
(847) 501-6000

Salvation Army
•250 W Rand Rd, Arlington Heights
(847) 577-2828
•6715 W Dempster, Morton Grove
(847) 581-0590
•4335 Oakton, Skokie
(847) 983-8197
usc.salvationarmy.org
Also accepts books, clothing, musical instruments, bicycles, working television sets, and furniture and appliances in good working condition. Not all stores accept all items (e.g., TVs). Call individual store before dropping off donations. Bulk pickups may be scheduled by calling (773) 477-1300.

World Computer Exchange
worldcomputerexchange.org
WCE is a global educational and environmental nonprofit organization looking for donations of working Pentium 4 or newer computers and related peripherals. Computers are sent to developing countries for use in classrooms, libraries and youth centers.

Youth Organizations Umbrella, Inc. (Y.O.U.)
1027 Sherman Ave, Evanston
(847) 866-1200
youevanston.org
Neighborhood-based program that provides academic, social and emotional support to local youth. Call or see website for items needed.