How donating from Minnesota 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 Minnesota 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 Minnesota 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 Minnesota 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 Minnesota.
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 helpA closer look at donating in Minnesota
Who donates from Minnesota
Minnesota donations come from corporate headquarters and medical device companies in the Twin Cities, hospital systems in Rochester and Duluth, university departments, and households in lake country and on farms across the state.
Minnesota cold is hard on batteries. Bring electronics to room temperature before you pack them, and never leave a box in a cold car overnight.
Electronics rules in Minnesota
Minnesota has a manufacturer electronics recycling program and bans many electronics from the trash. Donating keeps a working device 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
A home donation from Minnesota usually takes three steps: the form, our review, and shipping after approval. Photos help our team decide quickly.
Whether you live in Duluth or a rural part of the state, you'll get the same instructions once your donation is approved.
Businesses, schools and nonprofits
Bulk donations from Minnesota are picked up after approval. Schools, clinics, law firms and companies of every size donate this way.
List the equipment, where it is, and whether drives are included. Businesses can request a certificate of data destruction.
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 Minnesota 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 Minnesota return. Our tax guide explains the federal rules.
Questions from Minnesota donors
Yes. Send a list with models and quantities. Businesses can request a certificate of data destruction.
Yes, for review, once your own data rules are met. Tell us the specifications.
Yes, if it stays warm. Pack it indoors, drop it at the carrier, and avoid leaving it in a cold vehicle.
Minnesota restricts trash disposal of many electronics. A working computer can be donated instead.
No. We don't have drop-off locations. Single devices are shipped after your form is approved. Bulk donations from Minnesota 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 Minnesota 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.