Donate Technology

At human-I-T we intake E-waste and unwanted technology donations from businesses and individuals. Our services include:

Free Pickups and Shipping for Qualified Donations
Free corporate grade data sanitization (HIPAA and DoD compliant)
Free itemized inventory list
Tax deductible receipt

We will respond within 1 business day. All donations will benefit underserved communities in need.

I already recycle. Why should I use human-I-T?

While recycling is certainly preferred over dumping electronic items into a landfill, it still overlooks the opportunity to reuse a device in its entirety. When electronics are recycled, they are often dismantled for their raw materials. Reusing electronics, on the other hand, extends the life of a working device. Reuse helps eliminate the amount of energy spent recycling devices, the amount of energy spent in creating new items, and the amount of waste created in the packaging and shipping of new items. Best of all, reusing devices gives less fortunate individuals in our community access to technology and opportunity in the digital age.

Can I write off my donation?

All donations to human-I-T are hassle free and tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. human-I-T is a 501(c)3, non-profit organization.

What items do we accept?

We accept every type of technology in any condition excluding appliances. From computers, scientific equipment, office phone systems, servers, smart phones….. The complete list would take up hundreds of pages. Below you will find a short list of items we accept.

Computer Systems & Accessories: All-in-Ones • All PCI Cards Equipment (Video, Audio, & Graphics) • CPUs • Hard Drives • Hubs • Keyboards • Laptops • Mice • Monitors and Displays • Networking Equipment • Optical Drives • POS Systems • Switches • Software • Servers • UPS Systems • Video Cards • Wires & Cables

Handheld Devices: Cell Phones • Game Systems • iPods • MP3 Players • Pagers • PDAs • Smart Phones • Tablets • Two Way Radios

Office Equipment: Fax Machines • Laminating Machines • Photo Copiers • Printers • Scanners • Security Equipment • Select Furniture • Shipping and Receiving Supplies • Surge Protectors • Telephones

Audio & Video Equipment Supplies: Camcorders • Cameras • DVD Players • DVR's • LCD Projectors • LCD & LED Televisions • Overhead Projectors • Stereos

Commercial Equipment: Commercial Vehicles • Dollys • Forklift • Gaylords • Industrial Equipment • Large Scales • Medical Equipment • Misc. Equipment • Pallets • Safety Equipment • Tools

What items do we not accept?

Batteries not Integral to Computer Systems
Contaminated Equipment of any type
Cracked or Broken CRT Screens
Hazardous Materials of any type
Household Appliances including Microwaves and Refrigerators
Smoke Detectors
Styrofoam

What is our data destruction process?

View & download Certificate of Data Destruction here: https://www.human-i-t.org/data-security

Using industry standard software we completely wipe your data and issue you a certificate of data destruction with every donation.

Through a NIST 800-88 method, random data is written through the entirety of the drive destroying any recoverable data on the drive. The drive is then re-scanned to provide verification that all data has been destroyed.

The drive is erased to (NIST 800-88 4 and 800-14) specification. Our data destruction software wiping methods are compliant with the following international standards/laws: HIPAA, US Department of Defense 5220.22 M, US Army AR380-19, US Air Force 502, German VIST, Russian GOST p50739-9, Canadian OPS-II, HMG IS5 Baseline/Enhanced, Navso P-5329-26, NCSC-TG-025 & NSA 130-2, NIST 800-88

If your company policy is to keep your hard drives don’t worry! We can still put all your technology to good use even if its broken or missing components.

What pick up or shipping options do we offer?

human-I-T is based in Los Angeles, CA. However, human-I-T works with organizations all over the U.S (including the East Coast). Depending on the quantity and types of technology you would like to donate, you or your organization may qualify for the following free service offerings:

On Site Pick Up
human-I-T or one of its partners can come on-site to your location to remove, palletize, and pick up your donation. This is ideal for organizations that have several or larger items. We also cater to companies that are closing, moving or liquidating their business.

Free Freight Shipping
If your organization has the ability to palletize the technology being donated, human-I-T can schedule approved carriers to pick up the pallets, at no expense to you.

Prepaid Shipping Labels
If your organization has the ability to package the donated technology, human-I-T can send you prepaid shipping labels to cover the cost of shipping.

To ensure prompt service, please fill out the donation form (being as detailed as possible) by including make, model, and quantity of the technology you wish to donate.

Plan on dropping off your technology?
Please call us first at 888-268-3921 x300 (English), x809 (Spanish)