Colorado computer donation

Homes and offices across Colorado, from Denver to Fort Collins, can give their old computers a second life. Send us the form first, and we'll reply with next steps.

No drop-off. We don't have drop-off locations.

Bulk pickup. Available everywhere in Colorado.

Data wiped. Every device is wiped with Acronis before reuse. Businesses can request a certificate.

Receipts. Giving Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

Who donates from Colorado

Colorado donors include aerospace and tech offices along the Front Range, university departments in Boulder and Fort Collins, outdoor and media companies that use drones and cameras, and households in mountain towns where getting rid of old electronics is harder than in Denver.

Mountain winters bring freezing temperatures. Let electronics warm up indoors before you test or pack them, and keep boxes out of a cold car overnight.

Electronics rules in Colorado

Colorado bans many electronics from landfills, so an old laptop can't simply go in the trash. A working device can be donated for reuse instead.

We responsibly dispose of electronic waste through standard recycling and processing procedures, which are then handled by downstream facilities that process any e-waste material.

Donating from home

If you're in Colorado Springs or anywhere else in Colorado with one or two devices at home, the process starts online. You tell us what you have, we review it, and approved donations ship to the address we send you.

There is no drop-off location, so shipping after approval is the way single devices reach us from Colorado.

Businesses, schools and nonprofits

From Colorado Springs office parks to small businesses in Fort Collins, Colorado organizations can schedule a bulk pickup for approved donations.

A spreadsheet export from your asset system is a good start. A certificate of data destruction is available on request.

Your data

We wipe every device with Acronis before it's reused. You can protect yourself further by backing up, signing out of your accounts and resetting the device before you donate. Our guides cover Windows, Mac, Chromebook, iPhone, iPad and Android.

Taxes for Colorado donors

Computers with Causes is a program of Giving Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. If you itemize, you may be able to deduct the fair market value of your donation on your federal return. Starting in 2026, itemizers can deduct only giving above 0.5% of adjusted gross income.

State tax rules vary. Ask your tax preparer how a donation affects your Colorado return. Our tax guide explains the federal rules.

Can I donate from a Colorado mountain town?

Yes. Single devices ship from anywhere after approval, and bulk pickup is available everywhere in Colorado.

Do you take drones and cameras from Colorado outdoor businesses?

We review them case by case. Tell us the make, model and condition, and add photos.

Can I just throw an old laptop away in Colorado?

Colorado restricts putting many electronics in landfills. Donating a working computer for reuse is a good alternative.

Can a Front Range tech or aerospace office donate in bulk?

Yes. Send us a list of the equipment. Businesses can request a certificate of data destruction.

Is there a drop-off location in Colorado?

No. We don't have drop-off locations. Single devices are shipped after your form is approved. Bulk donations from Colorado can be picked up.

Who pays for shipping from Colorado?

Donors ship at their own cost. Shipping is sometimes reimbursed; ask when we review your donation. Unreimbursed shipping costs may be deductible. Ask your tax preparer.

Where do I send my computer?

We send the shipping address after your form is reviewed and approved. Please don't ship anything before you hear from us.

Where do computers donated in Colorado go?

They are refurbished and given to students, job seekers, seniors, veterans, families, schools and nonprofits.