- Computers
- Computers contain hazardous substances, including lead and
mercury, which pose a threat to the environment and human health
when simply put out with the rest of the trash. Once in a
landfill or incinerator, these substances could harm air and
water quality. Various programs across the nation accept old
computers and donate them to needy schools and
organizations.
List of Computer Donating and Trade-in Programs provided by the New Jersey Solid Waste Policy Group.
- Office Supplies
- Does your office have a surplus of some supplies and a
shortage of others? Log on to the Pacific
Northwest National Laboratory's Office Product Exchange to
obtain free office supplies or donate your excess. Search by
category or view a list of their specific products. They provide
a description and the quantity of each product.
Online Materials Exchange Resources
Obtained from Google.com- Comprehensive list of online materials exchanges.
Northern Ocean Habitat for
Humanity: Re-Store
International and National Materials Exchanges
EPA provides Materials Exchange international and national list. Provides contact info., description, and websites.
State-Specific Exchanges
EPA provides list of Material Exchanges by state. User-friendly format. Provides contact info., description, and websites.
Material Exchanges on the Web
List of Material Exchanges on the web provided by Southern Waste Information eXchange, Inc., a non-profit clearinghouse and repository for industry.
Also offer Electronic Equipment Exchange.
Worldwide Material Exchanges
Environmental Yellow Pages, The Environmental Industry’s Worldwide Directory, provides a list of worldwide material exchanges.
New England Materials Exchange Programs
List of programs in New England including Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont & 10 Tribal Nations. Provided by the EPA.
New England Donation Opportunities
List of programs in New England provided by the EPA. Broken up into categories by type of material. Includes: building materials; computer equipment; surplus inventory; consumer goods; food; medical devices, equipment, and supplies; local and state programs
