or ... "What Do I Do With My Old Equipment?"
So you just bought a blazing new PC or printer and you don't know what to do with the old stuff? You're right to think twice about throwing it out. Some components contain toxics that shouldn't be put in the trash - and there may be life in that old doorstop yet.  There are organizations that refurbish old equipment and give it away to needy organizations and individuals. And what about all those empty ink and toner cartridges?  Do you really want to feed the landfill?  Of course we cannot endorse any organization or commercial enterprise, but here are some links that may help you in your quest to be a good, green citizen. Donating Computers, Printers, and Monitors

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

Earth 911: Making Every Day Earth Day
Extensive collection of useful links relating to recycling, environmental education, fire prevention, hazardous waste protection and more. Features an informational interactive library of public service announcements, along with links to sites geared towards elementary school-aged web users.F·E·G·S Long Island
The Long Island division of this human-services organization is looking for used computers to give to needy families and individuals in F·E·G·S programs. Call 516-496-7550.
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.

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

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 Londale Avenue
Chicago, IL 60623

GreenDisk
This manufacturer recycles old 3½" diskettes, CDs, and videotapes.NESAR Systems
Send CDs pre-paid by UPS Ground, third-class mail, freight or other surface transportation to:

NESAR Systems
420 Ashwood Road
Darlington, PA 16115

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-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.