How donating from Illinois works
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Tell us what you have
Fill out the donation form with your device, a few photos and its estimated value.
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Wait for approval
We review your form and reply with the shipping address or a pickup plan.
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Ship or schedule pickup
Ship your device from Illinois at your own cost, or schedule a bulk pickup.
What you can donate
We review every item case by case. We don't accept CRT monitors. Pick your device to see how to get it ready.
Shipping one device, or clearing out an office
Single devices are shipped from Illinois after your form is approved. Donors ship at their own cost, and shipping is sometimes reimbursed. We send the address only once your donation is approved, so please don't ship anything before you hear from us.
Businesses, schools and offices in Illinois with many devices can schedule a bulk pickup. Send us a list of what you have and we'll plan it with you.
No drop-off. We don't have drop-off locations.
Bulk pickup. Available everywhere in Illinois.
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 your donation helps
We place thousands of computers a year with students, job seekers, seniors, veterans, families, schools and nonprofits. Every device is wiped with Acronis before it's reused.
See who we helpWhat to know before you donate in Illinois
Who donates from Illinois
Illinois donations come from Chicago's corporate offices, trading firms and hospitals, state agencies in Springfield, university campuses in Champaign-Urbana and across the state, and farm towns from the Quad Cities to Carbondale.
Chicago winters are hard on batteries left in cold cars. Keep packed electronics indoors until you drop them off.
Electronics rules in Illinois
Illinois has a consumer electronics recycling law and bans many electronics from landfills. A working computer 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
Most donations from Illinois homes are a single laptop, desktop or tablet. Fill out the form with a few photos and an estimated value. Our team reviews it and, if approved, emails you the shipping address and packing instructions.
Donors in Chicago, Springfield, Peoria and smaller towns all follow the same steps. Please don't ship anything before your form is approved.
Businesses, schools and nonprofits
Businesses, schools and nonprofits across Illinois can donate in bulk, and bulk pickup is available everywhere in the state. Send a list with device types, models and quantities, and tell us about access at your site.
Offices in Chicago replacing a fleet of laptops, school districts retiring Chromebooks and property managers clearing out a building all use bulk donation.
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 Illinois 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 Illinois return. Our tax guide explains the federal rules.
Questions from Illinois donors
Yes. Send a list of the equipment and tell us about loading dock or elevator access. Bulk pickup is available everywhere in Illinois.
Illinois bans many electronics from landfills. Donating a working device is one way to keep it out of the trash.
Yes. Single devices ship from anywhere after approval.
Yes. Businesses can request one, and every device is wiped with Acronis before reuse.
No. We don't have drop-off locations. Single devices are shipped after your form is approved. Bulk donations from Illinois can be picked up.
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.
We send the shipping address after your form is reviewed and approved. Please don't ship anything before you hear from us.
They are refurbished and given to students, job seekers, seniors, veterans, families, schools and nonprofits.
Start your Illinois donation
Fill out the form and our team will review it. Every donation is considered case by case.
Donating from your state
Every state guide covers that state's electronics recycling rules, how shipping works from there, and how we arrange bulk pickups. Bulk pickup is available in every state.