WHERE TO DONATE ELECTRONICS/ELECTRONICS RECYCLING
Example: Cell Phones, Computers, iPads, Tablets, MP3 Players & DVD Players
ABILITY FIRST OTTAWA
To see complete WishList: http://abilityfirstottawa.org
- Laptops*
- Android Tablet*
- Interactive Books
Item Donation Inquiries Contact: Christina Ranieri T.: 613-291-5422
Drop off (call first) at Collab Space (no pickups), 70 Bongard Avenue, Ottawa, ON
*If donating laptops or tablets to Ability First Ottawa, please coordinate with Capital Tek first https://capitaltek.ca/
BRUCE HOUSE: Supportive Housing and Compassionate Care
Sometimes there is a need for electronic wheelchairs. Gifts in-kind (non-monetary donations) help support our clients and programs in many ways. Gift certificates for grocery stores, pharmacies and large department stores help supplement the needs of those who live on a fixed income and aid programming costs.
For more information, please contact [email protected]
Telephone: Jill at 613-729-0911 X23
http://brucehouse.ca/donate/
Address: 251 Bank Street, Suite 402, Ottawa ON, K2P 1X3
CompuCorps.org (Cdn Registered Charity)
HARTWOOD HOUSE
https://www.heartwoodhouse.ca/electronics-recycling
“HOW IT WORKS:
Heartwood House collects donations of computer equipment from the community. Items are inspected for usability, returned to service whenever possible or recycled in an environmentally friendly manner.
The compensation to Heartwood is used in support of the vital work of our community of charitable organizations. The Ottawa community wins by ensuring that these items – some of which are harmful to the environment – do not end up in the landfill.” – Hartwood House website
See their website for detailed list of what is and isn’t accepted. $2 admin/recycling fee to help cover costs of items that can not be salvaged.
Contact info: https://www.heartwoodhouse.ca/contact
IMMIGRANT WOMEN SERVICES OTTAWA
Wish list of items wanted in good condition:
- electronics including working computers, laptops, printers, TVs etc.
- washer/dryers
- fridges/stoves/microwaves
- furniture, including beds and mattresses, very good condition couches, tables, dressers
- house supplies like pots and pans, small appliances
- dehumidifier and humidifier
- sewing machines
- air conditioners, etc.
Note: if the distance to pick-up is long, it would be appreciated if the donor shares the mover’s expenses. Thanks.
Contact either:
Shahnaz Perveen, Transition and Housing Support Worker
Telephone number: 613-729-3145 ext. 231
And/or
Christine Uwanyilgira, Settlement Counsellor
613-729-3145 ext 260
Address: 219 Argyle Street, Suite 400, Ottawa, Ontario K2P 2H4
E-mail: [email protected]
Attention Shahnaz Perveen and Christine Uwanyilgira
Website: https://www.immigrantwomenservices.com
THE OTTAWA MISSION
Looking for donation of SMART Board, the interactive whiteboard used to teach in their Ottawa Mechanical Contractors Association of Ottawa Stepping Stones Learning Centre classes is nearing the end of its life cycle. Seeking a board from the M700 series with a projector, specifically a M777-43 model. Email Ottawa Mission directly at [email protected]
OTTAWA VALLEY SEARCH AND RESCUE DOG ASSOCIATION
WishList: https://www.ovsarda.on.ca/donate
2413-7 Stevenage Drive
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1G 3W1
Telephone: 613-667-9948
- Laptop (new or like new)
- New training locations
- Boat, motor and trailer
- A place to store the boat (Ottawa East)
RIDEAU-ROCKCLIFFE RESOURCE CENTRE
Donate Used (and New) Electronics and they will distribute to local Canadian charities in need (they deal with over 214 recipient agencies.) Computers too!
Main website: https://www.crcrr.org/
Their donation info & contact page (linked from their main page: Gifts in-kind Ottawa – https://giftsinkindottawa.ca/
Miss Rasha Sweidan
Project Officer
[email protected]
Phone: 613-745-0073 x 133
Address (but please contact them before donating to make arrangements/confirm they can take your donation):
CRC Rideau-Rockcliffe CRC
Unit 122 – 815 St. Laurent Blvd
Ottawa, Ontario K1K 3A7
SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL – THRIFT STORES
Electronic Devices:
Accepts flat screen TVs and monitors (but NOT Console type televisions and stereo systems), accepts desktop or laptop computers, audio /video equipment. The equipment must be working. In the case of computers, please erase your data. Also accepts videos and music/vinyl, medical equipment, books, clothing, furniture (not large appliances), various household items.Drop off possible at 3 stores & home pick-ups possible.
Store Locator/Contact information/Hours: https://saintvincentdepaul.ca/
THE SALVATION ARMY THRIFT STORES
Complete WishList:http://www.thriftstore.ca/about/ways-to-give
Computers, iPads, tablets, cell phones, TVs (if tube no larger than 27″ & no pickups/ but yes to flat screen TVs any size), air conditioners (only in spring and summer), small appliances (working), lamps & light fixtures. Note: does not accept stove, fridge, laundry machines, and no wall units unless built for flat screens.) Electronics that can’t be resold are recycled.
Many thrift store locations – over 7 (Ottawa):http://www.thriftstore.ca/locations
Donate gently used clothing and household goods to your local Salvation Army Thrift Store! See wish list link above for more of what they do and don’t accept.
If you would like your items picked up free of charge, please call:
Ottawa: 1-613-247-1435 x 228
E-WASTE?
http://recycleyourelectronics.ca Search by your postal code for drop-off locations near you (see green search bar at top of that website.)
I have 2 laptops to donate but need the hard drives wiped. Please let me know if there is an organization that does this.
Hello Ronald, thank you for wanting to donate 2 laptops. I would recommend that you contact CompuCorps.org directly:
“Any laptop working or non working is urgently required.”
Please call Toe at: 613-234-8988
CompuCorps.org
1040 Somerset Street W, Ottawa, Ontario, K1Y 4L3 | Email: [email protected]
Even after my repeated phone calls, voice mails and online form submission no one from CompuCorps has contacted me back for 7 computers and other electronics donation.
Never again I’m going to waste my time with CompuCorps and would donate to someone else.
Thank you for your feedback Nik. I am sorry you had such a bad experience with them. I will find out if their interest in computer donations has changed.
Same here, I’ve given up on CompuCorps completely. Their website is still up but that’s about it. Moving on.
Hi Ingrid, I have left a voice message for CompuCorps to give me a call. Sorry you haven’t had a good experience. – Michelle, CWL
I have 2 Sony trinitron tube tvs in excellent condition with remotes ( 37 in) for pick up only at least two people required for lifting or dolly
Hello Gerry, thank you for your inquiry. Unfortunately tube TVs are very hard to find new homes for. Charities tend to not want them because they take up too much space to store, are very heavy and bulky to transport,there isn’t a demand for them and flat digital TVs are relatively inexpensive. That said, if you have two that work and have an adapter to work with the Digital service now in use, you could still try IMMIGRANT WOMEN SERVICES OTTAWA Shahnaz Perveen, Transition and Housing Support Worker
Telephone number: 613-729-3145 ext. 231
And/or
Christine Uwanyilgira, Settlement Counsellor
613-729-3145 ext 260
(More info on my website:
Or recycle (note that TVs can not be put in the regular garbage):
Recycling:
Hope this helps, thanks.
Michelle Beaupre, Owner, CharityWishList.ca
you mention that you take tube TV’s that are less than 27″. I have a 20″ tube and 19″ tube with built in DVD player – I can lift and deliver – they are not the super heavy variety – fairly recent as far as Tube TV’s go.
Are you still taking them at the Merivale location – I can drop off.
Hi Mark, you would need to contact the charity of your choice directly. CharityWishList.ca is like a directory to provide you with leads on which charity near you wants what you want to give away.
https://charitywishlist.ca/select-province/ontario/ottawa/electronics-ottawa-area/
I have a 55″ rear-projection television that I would like to donate. It is heavy and would require two strong people to move it. Is this something that you would be interested in? Thanks very much.
Hello, thank you for wanting to find a new home for your rear-projection television. Because of weight and size it is harder to find charities interested in this item. However, I would suggest that you contact directly “IMMIGRANT WOMEN SERVICES OTTAWA”, Shahnaz Perveen, Transition and Housing Support Worker
Telephone number: 613-729-3145 ext. 231, they are interested in TV donations in general. Website: http://www.immigrantwomenservices.com (Note that CharityWishList.ca is like a directory, it doesn’t collect anything itself.) Thanks, Michelle Beaupre, Owner, CharityWishList.ca
I would like to donate some used cell phones. Are there any organizations that would be able to use them? What about if they have a cracked screen – are there organizations that will fix and donate them?
Hi Karen, yes, to help out charities, in Ottawa I would suggest http://www.HartwoodHouse.ca ($2.00 fee to cover their expenses); or if they are not close enough https://www.recyclemycell.ca has many drop off locations (but I can’t say if they will get repurposed or if any funds go to charity.)
Hopes this helps. By the way, since the screen is cracked, best to call first to Hartwood House to make sure they will accept it.
Thanks,
Michelle Beaupre
Owner, CharityWishList.ca
If someone wants to donate a used good condition laptops/desktops computer please contact IWSO at [email protected] or call 613-729-3145 ext231.
I have potential clients. thanks
I have a working tv but old style, not flat screen. Is there any interest in that?
How about an X-Box game set with games? Old but think it still works. Our kids outgrew it.
Hi Lorrain, what city are you in? Have you looked under electronics ?
Hi there,
In the Kanata, Ottawa area…trying to find a place to donate 24″ monitors for computers. We have about 20 of them approximately. They work. Various models. Good Condition just down sizing offices and moving.
I tried contacting the Compucorps place but no response yet.
We also have lots of office supplies like Binders(some even new) and organizers and file folders, and holders. Just not sure of anywhere people might use these?
Hi Betsy, thank you for asking. I have left a message at one of the organizations. I hope to hear back Friday. I will contact you by email soon. Thanks, Michelle Beaupre, CharityWishList.ca
Hello Betsy and Michelle,
I volunteer with CompuCorps and we may be able to help you with the monitors. I will call you tomorrow. We have just moved and we request your patience!
We have a van for pickups and we provide a tax receipt for the full market value when donated for our TechReuse program.
As well, we are having a Back to School -Tech yard sale – in Westboro on Saturday, Aug 28th and an Ottawa outside donation event on Aug 27th. Those days could be a great time for people to donate and to get instant tax receipts or to drop by for some cool tech stuff.. Check EventBright for free tickets. Stay safe everyone.
Hi Bill, congrats on the move. I did not get a call back from you.
I work for a company and we have over 15 older smartphones – most still functional. Would like to donate to someone who can use them as cell phones rather than e-waste. Is there anyone in the Ottawa area that needs them?
Hi Karen, great, THE SALVATION ARMY THRIFT STORES accepts cell phones:
Complete WishList:http://www.thriftstore.ca/about/ways-to-give
Computers, iPads, tablets, cell phones, TVs (if tube no larger than 27″ & no pickups/ but yes to flat screen TVs any size), air conditioners (only in spring and summer), small appliances (working), lamps & light fixtures. Note: does not accept stove, fridge, laundry machines, and no wall units unless built for flat screens.) Electronics that can’t be resold are recycled.
Many thrift store locations (Nepean, Ottawa):http://www.thriftstore.ca/locations
Salvation Army Thrift Store
Ottawa: 1-613-247-1435 x 228
For other options, check out the Electronics section of CharityWishList.ca
HI
I have a 43″ Sony panel TV (not a smart TV). Does any organization need my used TV?
Hi Albert, thank you for your inquiry. There are several charities listed on my website that are interested in flat-screen TV donations. For example:
– Rideau-Rockcliffe Resource Centre
– Salvation Army
– Saint Vincent de Paul
– Immigrant Women Services Ottawa
Their contact information and website links are all listed on the Donate Used Electronics (Ottawa Area) page. You would need to reach out to them directly to make arrangements. CharityWishList.ca is like a directory to help you find charities near you interested in what you want to give away. Hope this is helpful.
https://charitywishlist.ca/select-province/ontario/ottawa/electronics-ottawa-area/
– Michelle Beaupre, CharityWishList.ca