Computer Recycling Last updated: 10/27/2008 © 2001 Garden City Public Library

Donating Computers, Printers, and Monitors

Community Computer Connection Program
A partnership of Retired and Senior Volunteer Program and Health and Welfare Council of Long Island, CCC accepts donations of used computers and associated equipment from corporations and individuals.

The Computer Recyclers
A volunteer group of college students who collect computers and other electronic equipment for research or redistribution to another nonprofit organization.

Nassau-Suffolk TRAID Center
TRAID, a federally funded project, stands for Technology Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities.  The regional TRAID center exists to enable people with disabilities to choose, acquire, and use assistive technology appropriate for their needs. 

National Cristina Foundation
National Cristina Foundation provides computer technology and solutions to give people with disabilities, students at risk, and economically disadvantaged persons the opportunity to lead more independent and productive lives.  NCF encourages corporations and individuals to donate surplus and used computers, software, peripherals, and related business technology, which it directs to training and educational organizations.

Per Scholas
Per Scholas is a non-profit organization founded by a consortium of leading foundations and corporations to provide computers to schools and other not-for-profit organizations.

Share the Technology
An all-volunteer nonprofit corporation that repairs, upgrades, and donates used computers to nonprofit organizations, schools, and people with disabilities.

Town of Hempstead E-Cycling
Open only to residents of the Town of Hempstead, this program accepts computers, televisions, DVD players, and VCRs for recycling.

Donating Old Cellular Telephones

Garden City Public Library
Bring your old cellphone to the Circulation Desk at the library. The donated cellphones will be The donated phones will be given to the Garden City Police Department to be reworked to assist victims of domestic violence, persons with disabilities, and senior citizens as 911 calling devices. In addition, these cell phones may be donated to the Cell Phones for Soldiers program, which provides prepaid calling cards for U.S. soldiers overseas. For more information, call the Library at 742-8405.

Donate a Phone
This series of programs was created by the Wireless Foundation of the Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association for the benefit of various charities.

FundingFactory®
Earn points for your school by recycling old cell phones and empty printer cartridges, and redeem them for educational technology, sports, recreation and playground equipment.

HopeLine
Verizon Wireless' HopeLine program collects disused cell phones, which are either refurbished and recycled or sold. The proceeds are used to purchase wireless phones and donate airtime to victims of domestic violence.

Phones for Life
Your old cell phone can be reprogrammed for emergency use by a senior citizen, courtesy of the Town of Hempstead and the National Council of Jewish Women, Peninsula Section.

Recycle 4 Charity
A division of privately-owned and operated Magnum Data Services & Supplies, Recycle 4 Charity accepts empty or surplus inkjet and toner cartridges, fax and copier supplies, and cell phones fromo businesses, organizations, and household users. These items may be donated to benefit participating charities or exchanged for cash.

Recycle-FREE
This outfit, better known for recycling printer cartridges, is about to embark on a cell-phone recycling program as well.

Recycling Diskettes and CDs

DADC Recycling Program
In cooperation with Digital Audio Disk Corporation, which makes CDs for Sony, MRC Polymers recycles scrap CDs, DVDs, and jewel cases. Mail prepaid to:

MRC Polymers
c/o DADC Recycling Program
3307 South Lawndale Avenue
Chicago, IL 60623-5007

GreenDisk
This manufacturer recycles old 3½" diskettes, CDs, and videotapes.

Recycling Ink and Toner Cartridges

Empties4Cash
Register to receive pre-paid shipping materials for your empty inkjet cartridges.

FundingFactory®
Earn points for your school by recycling empty printer cartridges and old cell phones, and redeem them for educational technology, sports, recreation and playground equipment.

Hewlett-Packard
Request free, pre-paid, pre-addressed envelopes, labels, or boxes from HP's web site.

Recycle 4 Charity
A division of privately-owned and operated Magnum Data Services & Supplies, Recycle 4 Charity accepts empty or surplus inkjet and toner cartridges, fax and copier supplies, and cell phones fromo businesses, organizations, and household users. These items may be donated to benefit participating charities or exchanged for cash.

Recycle-FREE
A no-cost recycling program that provides postage-paid collection envelopes or containers for your empty inkjet and laser cartridges.  You can provide a free summer camp for a child by donating the proceeds from each qualified cartridge.

Seacoast Inkjet Recycle, Inc.
Send this company your empty inkjet cartridges, and they will send you money, according to their website. Donate that money to an environmental organization, and they will match your donation.

Recycling Rechargeable Batteries

Battery Recycling and Disposal Guide for Households
This page of the Environment, Health and Safety Online site explains the environmental hazards of the various battery technologies and the options available for recycling or responsible disposal.

Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation
Turn in Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cd), Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH), Lithium Ion (Li-ion) and Small Sealed Lead (Pb) batteries from cordless power tools, cellular and cordless phones, laptop computers, camcorders, digital cameras, and remote-control toys.

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