How donating from Vermont 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 Vermont 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 Vermont 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 Vermont 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 Vermont.
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 Vermont
Who donates from Vermont
Vermont donations come from offices and the university in Burlington, state offices in Montpelier, ski resorts and inns, and households in small towns where the nearest electronics drop-off can be a long drive.
Vermont winters are cold and mud season is wet. Keep packed devices warm and dry.
Electronics rules in Vermont
Vermont bans electronics from the trash and runs a statewide collection program. Donating a working computer keeps it in use first.
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 Vermont 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 Burlington, Montpelier, Rutland 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 Vermont 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 Burlington 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 Vermont 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 Vermont return. Our tax guide explains the federal rules.
Questions from Vermont donors
Yes. Remove them from any management system and send a list.
No. Vermont bans electronics from the trash. A working computer can be donated instead.
Check your town's surplus rules first. If donating is allowed, send us the form.
Yes. Bulk pickup is available everywhere in Vermont after approval.
No. We don't have drop-off locations. Single devices are shipped after your form is approved. Bulk donations from Vermont 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 Vermont 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.