Individual Computer Donations

Individual Donation Overview

We can now accept PCs of any age even if they are non-functional!

According to the National Safety Council, three-quarters of all computers ever purchased in the U.S. remain stockpiled in storerooms, attics, garages, and basements. In 2001, only 11 percent of personal computers retired in the U.S. were recycled. PCs for People provides an even better form of reycling, reuse. All working donations are accepted FREE of charge! We are a Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher and are on the Minnesota Recyclers list.

Equipment needed:

  • Computers (CPU at or above PIII 700MHz)
  • Laptops (CPU at or above PIII 700MHz)
  • CRT Monitors (15" or larger and 9 years or newer)
  • LCD Monitors (All sizes)
  • Keyboards
  • Mice
  • Printers (working order with ink/toner)
  • Speakers
  • Hard Drives
  • Memory
  • Power Cords
  • Etc.

Individual donations can be dropped off in Mankato by appointment only. Please contact Andrew Elofson 507-304-4291 to setup an appointment.

Donations can be dropped off in the Twin Cities at 1481 Marshall Ave St. Paul, MN 55104-3423 (Map) between 10am-5:30pm Monday-Thursday. Please make sure donations are in working order and meet our requirements detailed above. Also be sure to check our office hours before arriving. Contact Casey Sorensen with questions, csorensen@pcsforpeople.com or call 651-354-2552.  

Tax Benefits

Other than renewing the life of a computer and helping to solve the problem of e-waste a donor may be able to write off their donation. The IRS code provides a tax deduction for property donated to a charitable organization under applicable rules and regulations. For individuals, the charitable deduction for contributions of technology equals the fair market value (retail used value in the current market place) of the donated property. The donation is tax deductible for the year in which the equipment is received. A receipt letter will be provided to the donor upon completion of the donation process. That letter will reflect the year in which the equipment was received.

Data Privacy

Data privacy is a priority for us. We offer secure data sanitization. Upon being received by PCs for People, each donated computer is wiped according to our data sanitization policy.

For more information or to donate, contact Andy Elofson 507-304-4291 (Mankato) or Casey Sorensen 651-354-2552, csorensen@pcsforpeople.com (Twin Cities).

Monetary Donations

Don't have a computer to donate but still want to help out? Click the button below to donate through Paypal.