• Techs & Trainers is a local non-profit organization that trains people working to overcome handicaps to take apart and rebuild old computers. The reworked computers are then distributed to beginning computer users.

4325 Kingfisher Dr, Houston, TX 77035

(713) 728-4424; techs1234@yahoo.com

• The National Christina Foundation and Dell have partnered to provide computer technology to people with disabilities, students at risk and economically disadvantaged persons. Combined with training, this program enables them to lead more productive lives. (LINK)

• Technology for All is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation whose mission is to empower under resourced communities through the tools of technology.  They do this by partnering with ocal community-based organizations, corporations, foundations, technology providers and public agencies.  As we work together, we create educational, economic and personal opportunities for low-income persons and the communities in which they live.

2220 Broadway, Houston, Texas 77012

Phone: (713) 454-6400; techforall.org/index.html

• Step 1 -- Use the Trade-In Estimator to receive an instant estimate.
• Step 2 -- Register for a Trade-In account and sign in.
• Step 3 -- Pack and ship your items to our trade-in warehouse.
  Include a proof of purchase of any Gateway or eMachines product
• Step 4 -- After receipt and verification of your items, Dealtree will issue you a check per the outlined Terms and Conditions.

will take back any Sony product for free at one of the participating Waste Management eCycling drop-off center and recycle it for free.  "This program is significant now because in many parts of the country, you are charged a fee to recycle electronics, which can deter many from doing what is in the best interest of their environment and their community. This program is part of our broader global commitment to environmental stewardship, which spans product design, recycling, facilities management and energy conservation across all categories."

CompuCycle, Inc. (Service Partner)

7700 Kempwood Drive, Houston, TX 77055

For more information, please call 877-439-2795.

Recycle any  Dell-branded Product for free.

Buy a new Dell desktop or notebook and select the free recycling option at the time of purchase, we will recycle your old PC and monitor at no cost to you (even if it isn't a Dell-branded Product).

Just request the free shipping supplies online and then ship them off to Dell for recycling.

Recycling of all Toshiba brand notebooks is free! You may even get a refund if it has value according to their estimator.

Generate a pre-paid shipping label online and ship it away to be recycled.