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DONATING EQUIPMENT

 

Free Geek accepts ALL computers and computer-related hardware, in ANY condition
FREE OF CHARGE

 

If you have any data privacy concerns, please see our data destruction information.

 

Hardware can be dropped off during open hours at the back entrance of our depot. Free Geek is at 1820 PANDORA STREET, 3 blocks northeast of Commercial Drive and Hastings.


For LARGE QUANTITY drop offs, please call ahead so we can be ready. Our loading dock has a 41" height. Docking plate is available. We can accommodate trucks with a bed/box no longer than 23'.

Please come to the back loading door, in the lane behind our shop. CLICK HERE FOR A MAP TO FREE GEEK. If you have any questions or concerns, call us at 604-879-4335.

 

REQUESTS FOR PICK UP SERVICE

While we prefer to have people and businesses drop off their equipment we also offer pick up services. Please fill out this form and we will contact you with in 2 business days.

 


WE ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING:
COMPUTER HARDWARE

We take the following for FREE, working or not, in any condition. We welcome monetary donations to offset our costs and help our educational programs.

* Computers - working or non-working
* Laptops
* Printers
* Scanners
* Keyboards and Mice
* Fax Machines
* External Modems
* Motherboards and accessory cards
* Uninterruptable Power Supplies (UPS)
* Computer cables
* Cell Phones
* Game Consoles, Cartridges and Accessories(Atari, Nintendo, Sega,  etc)

MONITORS

* CRT Monitors
* CPU/CRT combos (like iMacs)
* LCD Monitors

 

NOT ACCEPTED:

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

* Photocopiers
* Telephones (We DO however accept IP phones)
* Flash Lights
* Electric Typewriters
* Stereo Equipment
* Styrofoam - (Can be taken to Masonville Plastics in Surrey)
* Televisions
* Microwave Ovens
* Copiers
* Smoke Detectors
* Appliances (including air conditioners)
* Cash Registers

Recycling software and manuals

We do not accept all software and manuals. Since we use Free and Open Source Software, we do not re-use proprietary software donated to us. Paper/cardboard packaging can be recycled in your mixed paper curb-side recycling bin. The portion that cannot be recycled through your curbside program can be brought to Free Geek, such as floppy diskettes, CDs and jewel cases. If you have manuals for specific pieces of equipment (i.e. motherboards) you are welcome to bring them with the equipment.

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 external modems) as best you can, we suggest wrapping with clear packing tape.
Specific Computer Equipment Needs

 

* Memory (DDR and RAMBUS)
* Pentium 3 and newer computers
* Laptops
* Hard drives (10 GB and larger)
* 100bT network hubs
* long runs of CAT5 network cable

Technician Needs

* Cordless drill
* Phillips head screwdrivers
* Flat head screwdrivers
* Stardrivers (Torx)
* Nutdrivers
* Powerdrivers w/recharger
* Needlenose pliers
* Tin snips
* Boxcutters
* Quality dust masks

OUR WISHLIST:

* Signal Generator
* Heat Sink Paste
* Variable Power Supply
* Permanent markers (thick and thin)
* Elastic bands
* First aid supplies (bandages)
* Toilet paper (recycled is best)
* Food (snacks, juice, fair trade coffee, chocolate yumyum, etc)
* Printer paper
* Dry-erase markers and ballpoint pens
* Tape - packing, scotch, duct, masking (1.5" or greater)
* Cleaning supplies (especially trash bags, sponges, ecofriendly cleaning product)

* Plastic Parts Bins

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