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We accept donations of unwanted technology.
We are a non-profit technology reuse social enterprise in the heart of Toronto. We provide low-cost computers, offer green solutions to unwanted and end-of-life technology, and work with partners to increase digital inclusion in our city.
We turn old devices into new opportunities, providing affordable computers, green solutions, and fostering digital inclusion
Happy Canada Day!
Free Geek Toronto will be closed on Saturday, June 29, 2024.
We are a not-for-profit technology reuse social enterprise in the heart of Toronto. We provide low-cost computers, offer green solutions to unwanted and end-of-life technology, and work with partners to increase digital inclusion in our city.
We prepare donations for reuse by securely wiping all data, repairing/upgrading parts, and installing free and open-source software.
We create opportunities for underrepresented groups in tech and repair.
We provide low-cost technology in bulk to eligible charities, not-for-profits, and community organizations, including social change enterprises.
This Earth Day you can make a big difference for our small organization! As an active advocate for a circular economy, Free Geek Toronto is doing its utmost to help minimize negative impacts on the environment. We take in unwanted technology, and through an exhaustive process, are able to determine what can be reused and what has to be recycled.
Pocket-sized digital cameras are having a comeback. The aesthetics of digicam photos reflect a trend towards more inclusive and authentic art. Instead of taking, making and editing pixel perfect pictures with expensive gear and the “latest” software, creators are simply going outside at the right time of day, happily taking snapshots with grain, noise, blur, and red eye, then sharing what they love.
E-waste, or electronic waste, refers to discarded or end-of-life electronic devices. E-waste includes mobiles, laptops/desktops, and computer accessories, such as keyboards and speakers. It can also include televisions, digital cameras, or even lightbulbs; any item that requires electricity to operate.
“I learned so much more about computer hardware and how to refurbish computers. I also felt like I was doing something meaningful while volunteering. Helping take in computers that aren't needed by some people and making them accessible to the people that need this technology is such a great thing. Overall it's been a great and fun experience volunteering with Free Geek Toronto."
- Lily, 2022
We build digital inclusion by providing skills-building and employment opportunities to community members facing barriers to participation.
We provide opportunities for skills development in all aspects of our operations, including sales, refurbishment, reuse, customer service, and recycling warehousing.
We provide options for access to technology that reflect people’s ability to pay, a collective commitment to digital inclusion, and the planet’s well-being.
We provide opportunities to engage with the community and help the environment through hands-on training in e-waste and IT management.
Our vision is a city with options for access to technology that reflect people’s ability to pay, a collective commitment to digital inclusion, and the planet’s well-being.
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