--- title: Electronics Recycling Kitchener | Donate Old Phones, Old Laptop description: Explore the straightforward process of supporting families in need with Phones4Food. Learn how to Donate your Old Phones and Laptops in Kitchener, Cambridge. --- ![3080415_edit](https://www.greentec.com/hubfs/3080415_edit.png "3080415_edit") # How it Works ### It's Simple, Secure, and Sustainable Donating your old devices is easy. Just drop them off at any of our participating locations and we'll take care of the rest. Your device will be **securely wiped of all data **and then recycled in an environmentally friendly manner. Your device’s end-of-life value will go towards supplying food for families in need. ### **Current Participating Locations: ** The Food Bank of Waterloo Region 50 Alpine Ct, Kitchener, ON N2E 2M7 ### STEP 1 If you can turn on your devices, prep them by clearing any data.  For more information on how to do this, visit Greentec's blog [here](https://www.greentec.com/blog) for step-by-step instructions.  ### STEP 2 Bring your devices to a participating location.  ### STEP 3 Place devices in the designated, secure donation bins for collection!  ## We will be accepting ![3080411_edit-modified](https://www.greentec.com/hs-fs/hubfs/3080411_edit-modified.png?width=150&name=3080411_edit-modified.png) #### **SMARTPHONES** ![3080411_edit-modified (1)](https://www.greentec.com/hs-fs/hubfs/3080411_edit-modified%20(1).png?width=150&name=3080411_edit-modified%20(1).png) #### **TABLETS** ![3080411_edit-modified (2)](https://www.greentec.com/hs-fs/hubfs/3080411_edit-modified%20(2).png?width=150&name=3080411_edit-modified%20(2).png) #### **LAPTOPS** ### We Protect Your Data We understand that your old devices may contain sensitive information. You can have peace of mind knowing that we prioritize data privacy. Greentec adheres to strict data destruction protocols to ensure your personal information never falls into the wrong hands. “Through this innovative fundraiser, Greentec has woven their dedication to environmental responsibility with social impact. We’re anticipating that the synergy between our organizations will not only raise awareness about electronic waste and food insecurity in our region but also provide a meaningful way for individuals to contribute to both environmental conservation and the fight against hunger. ***- Kim Wilhelm, Interim CEO at The Food Bank of Waterloo Region*** ![3080413_edit](https://www.greentec.com/hs-fs/hubfs/3080413_edit.png?width=2000&height=250&name=3080413_edit.png "3080413_edit") ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@id" : "https://www.greentec.com/#organization", "@type" : "Organization", "address" : { "@type" : "PostalAddress", "addressCountry" : "CA", "addressLocality" : "Cambridge", "addressRegion" : "Ontario", "postalCode" : "N1R 8L2", "streetAddress" : "95 Struck Court" }, "award" : [ "NAID AAA Certified", "SERI R2v3 Certified", "Ontario MOECC Approved", "ISO 14001 Certified", "ISO 45001 Certified", "ISO 9001 Certified" ], "contactPoint" : { "@type" : "ContactPoint", "contactType" : "Customer Service", "email" : "info@greentec.com", "telephone" : "+1-888-858-1515", "url" : "https://www.greentec.com/phones4food/contact" }, "description" : "Greentec is your trusted partner for 100% guaranteed secure and compliant IT asset disposition using certified solutions. 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