How donating from Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC 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 the District 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 Washington, DC.
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 Washington, DC donation, step by step
Who donates from Washington, DC
Donations in the District come from law firms, associations, nonprofits, embassies and small offices that refresh equipment often, plus households in neighborhoods from Capitol Hill to Anacostia. Federal agencies follow their own surplus rules, but contractors and private offices can donate directly.
City buildings often have loading dock rules and elevator reservations. Tell us about access on the form if you're planning a bulk pickup.
Electronics rules in Washington, DC
The District has a manufacturer electronics collection program for residents. 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
For a single computer in Washington, DC, 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 Capitol Hill and every other part of Washington, DC ship at their own cost.
Businesses, schools and nonprofits
If your Washington, DC business or school has more than a few devices, ask about bulk pickup. It is available in all states, including everywhere in Washington, DC.
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 Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC return. Our tax guide explains the federal rules.
Questions from Washington, DC donors
Federal agencies follow federal surplus rules, so they usually can't donate directly. Contractors, associations and private offices can send us the form.
Yes. Send a list with models and quantities. Businesses can request a certificate of data destruction.
Yes. Tell us about the dock, elevator and building hours on the form, and we'll plan the pickup around them.
Yes. Fill out the form, wait for approval, then ship it to the address we send you.
No. We don't have drop-off locations. Single devices are shipped after your form is approved. Bulk donations from Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC 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.