Free Geek Earth Day technology drive!
Earth Day is an annual event designed to demonstrate support for environmental protection and is observed on April 22. The goal of Earth Day aligns with our goals of keeping used electronics out of landfills and providing reused technology to the community at the time when there is a lot of need for it. To help us achieve our goals, we’ll be running a technology collection drive during the Earth Day week (April 21 through April 25)!
Since we reopened our thrift store for in-person shopping, we have seen a significant increase in demand for low cost computers. We frequently see parents bring their kids to buy their first computer - which they can use to finish their assignments outside of school hours. Many people also come to our thrift shop looking for a low-cost way to meet their remote working needs. We are currently limited by our stock of usable computers and hope that the tech collected during the Earth Day drive will replenish our stock and allow us to get more people setup with the technology to work and learn during the continuing crisis.
Technology drive expectations
Donations can be dropped off this week during our normal business hours (Wednesday through Sunday, noon to 5pm).
During the weekend we’ll have additional volunteers helping us with donations. We’ll have carts ready for easy unloading. Volunteers can also help unload large items and donations with large quantity of items.
A tax deductible receipt can be provided upon request
You can find the list of acceptable items at our accepted electronics page
What electronics are needed the most? Although we’ll be happy to accept any electronics listed on our accepted electronics page, currently we need the most usable computers and tablets.
Earth Day Special: during Earth Day technology drive, we will be accepting working/undamaged LCD/LED/Plasma TVs with no recycling fees!
If you have any questions or comments about this event, send us a note to info@freegeektwincities.org