Business PickupIf you have end-of-life electronics you no longer need, donating them is one option to consider. Recycling used electronics in this way allows for the reuse of resources and saves energy by reducing the amount of manufacturing effort needed to produce new brand new devices. Most importantly, charities benefit from receiving gently used electronics, which might otherwise end up in landfills. If you’re thinking about donating your old electronics to a charity in Canada, here’s what you should know.
Where Can Businesses Donate Old Electronics?
Quantum has a comprehensive recycling and IT asset disposition program to simplify electronics donation for businesses. Not only does the program benefit the environment, but companies can also use the value of their unwanted technology to support a local charity. Quantum will oversee the entire process, including a convenient onsite pickup, logistics, and secure data destruction.
When you choose to donate your unwanted technology through Quantum, you’ll receive a credit, which can be applied to a donation of turn-key computer equipment to a charitable organization of your choice or converted into a cash donation to your desired charity. Either way, we’ll maximize the return on your retired and obsolete devices.
No matter where your business is based in Canada, we can service from our following locations:
To schedule a pickup of your old electronics, fill out our donation form here.
Where Can Residents Donate Old Electronics?
Charities throughout Canada’s major cities have convenient drop-off locations for old electronics. Here are some places where you can donate your unwanted technology.
Calgary
The Calgary Donation Centre accepts computers, mobile phones, and other lightly used goods for donation to low- and no-income Calgarians.
Edmonton
Electronics donations are accepted at all Edmonton Habitat for Humanity ReStores. You can visit store locations during business hours or call (780) 477-4057 to arrange a pickup.
Montreal
Montreal accepts small electronic donations at its seven ecocentres as well as the city’s authorized drop-off points.
Ottawa
Ottawa residents may drop off their unwanted electronics at the Trail Road Landfill.
Toronto
The Habitat for Humanity Greater Toronto Area chapter is accepting donations at any ReStore location. Some locations are appointment only, so use the store locator to find your nearest chapter and their pickup guidelines.
Vancouver
Residents of British Columbia can donate their electronic devices at one of the province’s Return-It Electronics collection sites. There are several locations throughout Vancouver.
Donating Old Computers
When it’s time to replace your old Apple, Dell, Lenovo, HP or other desktop or laptop computer, donating it to a charity is a convenient way to give it a second life. The ways in which charities use donated computers span far and wide. Some send them to schools across the globe to help children in developing nations learn computer literacy skills. Others may sell them at a heavily discounted price in low-income communities. They may also be donated directly to underprivileged youth, unemployed veterans, and homeless shelters, among others.
Donating Old Tablets
Tablets such as iPads, Samsung Galaxy, Amazon Fire, and Microsoft Surface are popular items to donate for reuse. Schools across the globe use tablets to help children as young as grade-school students develop fine motor skills, while college students can also use donated tablets as tools for research purposes. Other charities may take donated tablets and refurbish them through trusted partners and then use the profits to support their cause.
Donating Old Smartphones
Consumers tend to go through smartphones quicker than most other devices. Next time you find yourself wanting to upgrade to the newest model, consider donating the one you no longer need. Some charities take unwanted phones and provide them to individuals who may only need them to dial for emergency services, such as senior citizens and domestic violence victims. Others pass the phones along to teens in low-income communities. Many charitable organizations accept cell phones which are then refurbished, and the funds from their profits are used to support the charity’s mission.