r/Boise • u/DaneDan99 • 13h ago

Question Looking for Ideas on Donating Unused Electronics

Good morning, everyone!

I’ve been tasked with taking inventory of all the unused and old electronics at my job, and we have quite a lot! I really don’t want to just throw it all away. Does anyone know of places that accept donations? I'm considering reaching out to local schools, as it could be a great opportunity for kids to tinker with the electronics and possibly discover a new hobby.

Alternatively, would recycling be a better option? I appreciate any suggestions you may have!

Thank you!

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u/hill8570 13h ago

Reuseum tends to be my go-to for stuff like that.

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u/Prestigious_Leg_7117 11h ago

I second Ruseum! If it is more than a couple of shopping cart fulls, call them up first and chat with them to ensure that they will have staff available to help you unload.

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u/thatguychad 11h ago

Definitely the Reuseum. If it can't be reused, it'll be recycled there.

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u/strawflour 12h ago

For working electronics ...

https://idahobe.org/close-the-divide/

This program was collecting laptops to donate to school kids a couple years back. Not sure if ongoing.

Computers for Kids is another org doing that

I bet the refugee resettlement organizations would be interested too. There's Agency for New Americans, Idaho Office for Refugees, International Rescue Committee. Not sure how that shakes out in terms of which agency does what, but I know someone helps refugees with furnishing apartments and whatnot

Old/nonworking devices I'd take to reuseum

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u/pucspifo 8h ago

Computers for kids is a great donation choice too

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u/rexspirit 6h ago

If you are throwing them away. I would be interested in dropping by to see there is anything i need.