Faculty & Staff eCycling
Select the equipment you want to dispose of:
Working computers less than 5 years old:
University Services will pick up University-owned Pentium IV and newer computers and donate them to local nonprofit organizations. NUIT sanitizes the hard drive before reinstalling Windows and sending them on their way. You may also consider listing it on the Surplus Property Exchange, an online bulletin board where departments and schools can post their University-owned equipment for sale or free.
Broken, old (more than 5 years old) or outdated (below Pentium PC or Mac Power) computers:
University Services will pick up the following University-owned computer equipment free of charge:
Schedule a pick-up.
Broken or unclaimed copiers:
Schedule a pick-up.
Consider donating your computer to:
Broken, old or outdated computers
Many computer manufacturers recycle their products, and some give discounts on purchasing your next computer:
Local groups that recycle computer equipment:
Cell Phones
Consider donating your cell phone:
iPods
Visit the Apple web site for information on Apple's iPod recycling program.
- University-owned computers
- University-owned copiers
- University-owned electronic equipment
- Personal electronic equipment
University-owned computers
Depending on the age and condition of your computer, you will be able to donate, exchange, or recycle it. Before you take advantage of these options, be sure you comply with:- Accounting Services guidelines for equipment disposal
- NUIT's policy on computer equipment disposal
Working computers less than 5 years old:
University Services will pick up University-owned Pentium IV and newer computers and donate them to local nonprofit organizations. NUIT sanitizes the hard drive before reinstalling Windows and sending them on their way. You may also consider listing it on the Surplus Property Exchange, an online bulletin board where departments and schools can post their University-owned equipment for sale or free.
Broken, old (more than 5 years old) or outdated (below Pentium PC or Mac Power) computers:
University Services will pick up the following University-owned computer equipment free of charge:
- Desktop computers
- Laptop computers
- Mice
- Monitors
- Keyboards
- Speakers
- Scanners
- Printers
- Fax machines
- Magnetic tape
- CDs (without cases)
- Televisions
- Microwaves
Schedule a pick-up.
University-owned copiers
Working copiers: List the copier on the Surplus Property Exchange.Broken or unclaimed copiers:
- If your department owns a copier that no longer works or was not claimed on the Surplus Property Exchange, Midwest Copier Exchange will pick up any make or model. Contact Ed Spriegel at 800-487-6798.
- If your copier is leased, contact Tom Luczkowiak at 847-491-8411.
University-owned electronic equipment
University Services will also pick up University-owned microwaves and televisions free of charge.Schedule a pick-up.
Personal electronic equipment
Working computers less than 5 years oldConsider donating your computer to:
- Schools or a non-profit group like Computers for Schools.
- Commercial businesses or groups (Tech Soup's web site lists groups that would welcome your donation).
Broken, old or outdated computers
Many computer manufacturers recycle their products, and some give discounts on purchasing your next computer:
Local groups that recycle computer equipment:
- Lake County: Call 847-336-9340 or visit the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County web site.
- Northern Cook County: Call 847-296-9205 or visit the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County web site.
- West Cook County: Call 708-450-0100 or visit the Solid Waste Agency of West Cook County web site.
Cell Phones
Consider donating your cell phone:
- The Cellular Telecommunications and Internet Association (CTIA) web site and the Collective Good web site both list places that accept cell phone donations.
- The Call to Protect Program provides donated wireless phones to domestic violence agencies.
iPods
Visit the Apple web site for information on Apple's iPod recycling program.
