Pcs For People
Recycling Center in Baltimore, Maryland
About This Location
PCs for People in Baltimore is a nonprofit electronics recycler at 2901 E. Biddle Street that accepts nearly all computer-related equipment from the public, free of charge. It is NAID AAA and R2 certified, so hard drives are securely wiped or destroyed as part of its certified data-destruction process. Individuals can drop off laptops, desktops, monitors, and accessories Monday through Friday; there is no residency requirement. Refurbished devices are also sold to help close the digital divide.
What PCs for People Accepts
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What they do not accept
PCs for People's recycling facilities do not accept home appliances or light bulbs. CRT (tube) monitors and televisions are accepted but carry a recycling fee.
Fees
- CRT (tube) computer monitors and televisions — $0.55 per pound
- Multifunction copiers — $0.22 per pound
Access & restrictions
Open to the public · Walk-in (no appointment) · Individuals are welcome to drop off acceptable equipment during posted hours; pickup is also available for larger quantities (minimum around 15 usable computers for free pickup)
Programs & events
- Certified data destruction — NAID AAA and R2 certified hard-drive sanitization and destruction
- Low-cost refurbished computers — Sells refurbished devices to help close the digital divide for eligible households and nonprofits
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is electronics recycling free at PCs for People in Baltimore?
Yes, recycling is free for nearly all computer-related electronics. The exceptions are CRT (tube) monitors and TVs, which cost $0.55 per pound, and multifunction copiers at $0.22 per pound.
Does PCs for People wipe my data?
Yes. PCs for People is NAID AAA and R2 certified and performs certified data destruction, so hard drives are securely sanitized or destroyed before recycling or refurbishment.
What electronics can I NOT drop off here?
Home appliances and light bulbs are not accepted. CRT tube monitors and televisions are accepted but have a per-pound recycling fee.
Do I need an appointment or to be a Baltimore resident?
No. Individuals can drop off acceptable equipment during open hours without an appointment, and there is no residency requirement. For 15 or more usable computers, free pickup can be scheduled.
What are the Baltimore location's hours?
The Baltimore location at 2901 E. Biddle Street is open Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm and closed on weekends.
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