Originally Posted by
freecia
Have you checked more recently? There was a large need for used hardware around last fall and some schools are still operating remotely. They might need more laptops, tablets, or chrome books for incoming students if they're operating in hybrid models. Donations in my area could be made to libraries which partnered with companies or volunteers to re-image everything. The libraries also worked with the city to provide hotspots and extend wifi into more areas of the parking lot/exterior for those without stable home internet.
Agreed. I take any reasonably usable system from any contacts/clients, wipe the drives and install a fresh OS (varies) and donate them to schools and community centres. This includes desktop PC's. No expectation of support. Would love to be able to provide a stream of steady computers to help the community, but they'll take what they can get. When I build a surplus of non functional parts (if I rebuild systems) those go to recycling, although i wouldn't mind finding a direct partner to break down and reclaim the materials if I had enough.