How donating from Maryland 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 Maryland 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 Maryland 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 Maryland 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 Maryland.
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 helpYour Maryland donation, step by step
Who donates from Maryland
Maryland donations come from federal contractors and biotech firms along the I-270 corridor, hospitals and universities in Baltimore, state offices in Annapolis, and households on the Eastern Shore and in western Maryland.
Most Maryland donors are close to a carrier location. Pack devices indoors and ship after approval.
Electronics rules in Maryland
Maryland has a manufacturer electronics recycling program. Donating a working computer gives it another useful life 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
For a single computer in Maryland, start with the form. Include the make and model, its condition, photos and an estimated value.
If it's approved, we'll email the shipping address and what to include. Donors in Baltimore and every other part of Maryland ship at their own cost.
Businesses, schools and nonprofits
If your Maryland business or school has more than a few devices, ask about bulk pickup. It is available in all states, including everywhere in Maryland.
Send your list with the form and we'll plan the pickup with you.
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 Maryland 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 Maryland return. Our tax guide explains the federal rules.
Questions from Maryland donors
Often, yes, if your contract and data rules allow it. Check with your security officer, then send the form. A certificate of data destruction is available on request.
Yes, for review. Remove any lab instrument software licenses and tell us the models.
Hospitals usually have their own data and surplus rules. If donating is allowed, send us a list.
Yes. Single devices ship from anywhere after approval, and bulk pickup is available everywhere in Maryland.
No. We don't have drop-off locations. Single devices are shipped after your form is approved. Bulk donations from Maryland 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 Maryland 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.