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I have some computers I'd like to donate, either to an organization or a local family. One is a 2008 iMac (totally usable for internet, word processing, basic graphic stuff), and the others are older PC laptops that might of of interest to a kid who likes to practice rebuilding computers. Any ideas?
Posted on: 2015/1/18 16:17
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This is all very confusing to me...
Are people trying to donate their computers to some organization that could use an old computer? If so, how are these organizations funding the need for someone to repair or maintain them? Are they properly considering whether it makes economic sense to use computers old enough that someone was willing to throw them away? And what is this about *paying* someone to take old computers? I could understand paying a charity to offset the TCO, I suppose..
Posted on: 2009/5/4 19:27
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The JC Police Activity League (PAL) runs a great program in the Bergen/Lafayette area. They may need items like this for their homework help program.
I know they've been hit quite hard by the economy - a lot of their main contributors are now out of business or reducing their donations significantly. Call Sgt. Frank Williams at (201) 434-3366. They are currently seeking items for use by their after school or sports programs (art supplies, sports equipment, etc), volunteers and cash donations.
Posted on: 2009/5/4 18:30
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Haha! Oops, sorry! Clearly a typo. I meant "humane" society. Although a place to donate humans might be nice on occassion!
Posted on: 2009/5/4 18:23
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You can also donate to any YMCA - they'll give you a tax form too....
Posted on: 2009/5/4 17:41
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Good luck! I'd love to hear more about the Liberty Human Society and what type of donations they'll accept. I have a neighbor I'd like to donate, if he meets their criteria...
Posted on: 2009/5/4 17:34
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Thanks for the info, link and quick responses! I will check out the JCIA and other suggestions from that previous thread.
I'm in the donating mode. I dropped of some stuff to the Liberty Human Society yesterday, too. Thanks again!
Posted on: 2009/5/4 17:27
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boys and girls club might take it (on grand). or if youre a member of a church, they might take it too. also maybe a retirement / nursing home (i dont know any downtown but theres one near JSQ on kennedy and st pauls ave)
Posted on: 2009/5/4 17:20
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Hi Everyone-
I am spring cleaning and have a Dell desktop computer that I'd like to donate, monitor and all. I've taken my hard drive out. Does anyone know where I could donate it in JC? Or somewhere nearby? I've also got some furniture to donate. I'd love any ideas for local donation. Thanks!
Posted on: 2009/5/4 17:14
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Leave it out on the sidewalk. It will probably be gone in an hour.
Posted on: 2009/3/31 19:45
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Goodwill in Jersey City, in the square takes computer stuff.
Yvonne
Posted on: 2009/3/31 19:44
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i know there are two computer stores (US LiveNet, ComputerTech) in jsq, on kennedy blvd. that will probably take them off your hands
Posted on: 2009/3/31 15:38
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Through the summer JCIA has drop offs for this stuff. Check the website. I take all my electronic waste to have it recycled.
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Anybody know where I can get rid of some computer stuff in JC? Or does anybody want some stuff for like $10? Monitor, printer, CPU...everything works.
Posted on: 2009/3/31 14:57
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So I'm searching around for a place to discard 2 old computers...
- JCIA says they won?t be able to take them until April '09 (when they have their next event) - Staples offers a drop of service, but they charge you (I think) $10 per computer Does anyone know where I can dispose of these in a responsible manner?
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I love Goodwill. Up in Maine they are all over the place, even in some of the fancy shopping areas. They ought to be traded on the stock exchange. Now back to recycling computers.
Posted on: 2008/3/31 23:45
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There is a Goodwill near Journal Sq that will take old computers. We brought ours there a few months ago. We were going to try to have it recycled and were misinformed that the incinerator on 440 took them. Well, my husband drove all the way there at 8:30 am on a weekday only to find out that they don't recycle computers there! So they suggested Goodwill, and Goodwill was happy to take it. Good luck!
Posted on: 2008/3/31 2:57
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I happened to find this site on Yahoo tonight:
http://earth911.org/ Just type in your zip code and the type of item you want to recycle and it will tell you the locations to drop it off.
Posted on: 2008/3/27 2:09
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In many European countries manufacturers have to take back their products once they have "died".
Posted on: 2008/2/26 2:56
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I took mine to staples it cost me 10 bucks for each piece. It was a real easy process, I did however remove the hd myself beforehand.
Posted on: 2008/2/24 15:38
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  You can always use those old computers on your deck.
Posted on: 2008/2/24 3:59
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Google will show you many places to recyle a computer.
Here is one: http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/hazwaste/recycle/ecycling/donate.htm There is always http://www.freecycle.org/ .
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Thanks. I only wish it were sooner and more often. Clearly a ton of toxic electronic equipment is going into landfills.
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Hudson County Improvement Authority
2008 Household Hazardous Waste Days Locations: http://www.hcia.org/index.php?option= ... &task=view&id=1&Itemid=75 What you can bring: http://www.hcia.org/index.php?option= ... task=view&id=49&Itemid=68
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Call the JCIA: http://www.jciaonline.org/contact.php
If it still works you may want to consider donating it to the Salvation Army or goodwill store.
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Can anyone shed some light on this?
Posted on: 2008/2/23 21:50
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you can also try the HP recycling program. They will take any brand of computer/monitor.
http://www.hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitize ... ronment/return/index.html
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You might use Free Cycle as it will go quick and someone comes to pick it up: Subscribe: freecycle-hudsoncounty-nj-subscribe@yahoogroups.com Post message: freecycle-hudsoncounty-nj@yahoogroups.com
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Call your church of choice and they will most likely put you in touch with a family / kid in need of a computer, or just drop it off at the church after you call.
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Tekserve holds free computer/electronics recycling days a few times a year in Union Square, although that may be hard to get to with a desktop and monitor.
I think Best Buy may have an electronics recycling program, or possibly even Whole Foods...?
Posted on: 2007/10/17 20:15
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