Computer Recycling

Dan Bailey, president • February 26, 2011

Many people ask us where they can take old computers for recycling. We’ve searched, and recommend the following locations in the Des Moines area:

Goodwill Industries of Central Iowa

Goodwill and Dell offer free computer recycling to Central Iowans! There is no charge for dropping off a computer at Goodwill. Any brand of used computer equipment is accepted. Customers may be able to deduct the value of the computer for tax purposes. Goodwill will provide donors with a donation receipt at the time of donation. Customers are encouraged to check with their tax advisers for more information.

Phone: 515-265-5323

Web site: http://www.dmgoodwill.org/

Here are a few of their locations:

East Des Moines Goodwill Store
3251 East Euclid Ave
Des Moines, Iowa 50317
Phone: (515) 265-6650

South Des Moines Goodwill Store
3333 SE 14th St
Des Moines, Iowa 50315
Phone: (515) 287-5578

Urbandale Goodwill Store
4520 NW Urbandale Dr
Urbandale, Iowa
Phone: (515) 270-6631

Normandy Goodwill Store
1982 Grand Ave
West Des Moines, Iowa
Phone: (515) 225-1908

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