Free Geek

Our thrift store offers used and refurbished computers, electronics, computer parts, gadgets, peripherals, retro games and all sorts of goodness at amazing prices. Your purchases directly support our 501(c)3, devoted to providing access to computers and technology education. Volunteers can come in to learn about how to build computers or help us otherwise refurbish or take them apart. Volunteers who donate 24 hours of their time are eligible for a free computer (including monitor, keyboard, mouse and speakers). Donors are invited to drop off all of their old/used electronics including computers, tablets, cell phones, cables, monitors, TVs, printers and computer components. We ethically and environmentally reuse or recycle everything we receive. Many items are granted to other non-profits, schools, churches and community change organizations through our Hardware Grants program.

Established in 2000.
Computers help us in many ways, yet two important issues arise from their use which are problematic. The unfortunate irony is that many individuals- including youth and those on fixed incomes -lack the resources to own a computer or pay for software training while, at same time, obsolete computers and accessories create thousands of tons of waste each year. Free Geek was born in 2000 out of a desire to point these two problems at each other. We accept unwanted technology, test and rebuild it, and give it to those in need in exchange for community service. A Free Geek volunteer who contributes her time to earn a computer is also helping to solve the global problem of e-waste overflow.