Washington Apple Pi Computer Reclamation Project

The Reclamation Project of Washington Apple Pi has worked since 1993 to place Apple and Macintosh computers into the hands of children who would not otherwise have access to computers. Computers are donated to the organization and a group of member volunteers then refurbishes the computers. These refurbished computers are then places in schools, daycare centers, group homes and with families that could not otherwise afford a computer.

The Reclamation Project of Washington Apple Pi, Ltd. is above all else a strictly volunteer program. Volunteers run the program, refurbish and set up the final delivery of the machines. While Washington Apple Pi is a not for profit organization, it is not a charitable organization under the IRS. Therefore, donations made to the reclamation project are not tax deductible.

If you would like to make a donation, please call 301-984-0300 and leave a message specifying what you would like to donate and a volunteer will return your call. Do not bring any software or hardware to the Pi office without contacting us first; the office is not regularly staffed, and items left outside will be discarded.

Due to volunteer time constraints, the reclamation project can only schedule to pick up computers from organizations that are donating multiple systems. You must contact the office will a list of the systems and a pick up will be scheduled. Pick ups may only be scheduled in the regional area. We will not pay shipping fees for donations that are shipped to the office.

Examples of equipment that is accepted into the program. Note that equipment should be in working order:

If you have equipment that does not qualify, and live in Montgomery County, Maryland, you might wish to consider the Montgomery County Computer Recycling project. Other communities may have similar programs. Please consult your local authorities.

Capitol PC User Group, one of the nation's leading "Wintel" groups, also has a recycling program called Project Reboot, obviously for Windows/MS-DOS/Intel machines.

Apple Computer's Web site officially endorses the Metech International recycling program. Apple also has a free take back program for U.S. customers who purchase a new Macintosh or iPod through Apple retail stores or the Apple online store.