#TechNOW 2025!!
For TWENTY FIVE years now, Free Geek has provided e-waste recycling services by taking in unwanted technology, diverting it from landfills and putting it into the hands of community members who need it the most. We have created a unique circular model which points two existing societal problems - excess electronic waste in need of sustainable reuse and recycling, and lack of access to basic technology among vulnerable populations - back at each other to reveal innovative solutions. The computers we refurbish and put back into the community are saved from ending up in landfills, and instead go on to find a new life helping provide vulnerable populations with the digital literacy skills they need to succeed and thrive.
In honor of Earth Month and Free Geek's 25th birthday (our quarter century!), the business community is partnering with Free Geek for #TechNOW to host a series of technology collection sites across the Portland Metro Area throughout the month of April. Our goal this year is to collect 20,000 lbs of technology and raise $7,500 to refurbish the devices collected during the campaign to provide to community members most impacted by the digital divide.
We'll be hosting a series of technology collection events around Portland Metro Area.
#TechNOW Events:
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Date/Time |
Location |
Partner |
Specific Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
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April 5th |
2045 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. Portland, OR 97212 |
Windermere Realty Trust |
Parking Lot |
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April 12th |
2727 NE 54th Ave, Portland, OR 97213 |
Rose City Park Neighborhood Association |
Parking Lot |
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April 19th |
26000 SE Stark St, Gresham OR, 97030 |
Mt. Hood Community College |
Parking LOT P (back lot) |
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April 24th |
5100 NE Dawson Creek Dr, Hillsboro OR, 97124 |
First Tech Credit Union |
Parking Lot & Eco Expo inside |
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April 25th |
9585 SW Washington Square Rd, Portland, OR 97223 |
Washington Square Mall |
Parking Lot near Sears & Indoors |
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April 26th |
9585 SW Washington Square Rd, Portland, OR 97223 |
Washington Square Mall |
Parking Lot near Sears & Indoors |
#TechNOW FAQ's
What can I donate?
Free Geek accepts nearly everything that plugs in or uses electricity, including computers, smartphones, tablets, printers, TVs, Audio/video systems, related accessories, and much more. We are also a proud participant of the Oregon E-Cycles program, which guarantees convenient recycling of computers, monitors, TVs, printers, keyboards, and mice for Oregonians and many small businesses. The devices most in demand due to community need are laptops (including their power adapters), tablets, and cellphones.
What does the donation drop-off process look like?
Donating is simple, easy, safe and operates like a 'Drive-Thru':
- Before you arrive at the donation site, please prepare your donation (e.g. untangle & tie up any cords, remove laptops from bags, and attach any power adapters to their associated equipment, etc.).
- When it is your turn simply, a Free Geek staff member will take your technology or help you take the technology out of your vehicle, and you are done!
Will I get a donation receipt for this drive?
Due to the expected volume of drop offs and to ensure the safety of everyone involved, Free Geek will not be offering receipts on site at these events. You can visit receipt.freegeek.org to fill out a brief form and have a receipt emailed to you.
