How It Works
Fill in the form describing your hardware. We'll review it and confirm suitability.
We'll email you a purchase order number so we can track your donation on arrival.
Mail your hardware to us with the PO number clearly marked on the package.
We clean, test and install Linux. Then we give it — for free — to someone who needs it.
Who Benefits
Refurbished systems go directly to individuals and organisations that need them most — completely free of charge.
Students in Need
Young Canadians who can't afford a computer for their studies.
Schools & Classrooms
Under-resourced schools and community learning centres.
Community Organisations
Non-profits, shelters and community groups serving Canadians in need.
Digital Inclusion
Anyone who would otherwise be left on the wrong side of the digital divide.
Open Source Beginners
First-time Linux users discovering open source without a financial barrier.
The Environment
Extending hardware life reduces e-waste and keeps working equipment out of landfill.
A note on what we accept: We're looking for hardware that has a genuine second life ahead of it — working or near-working computers, laptops, and components that can be cleaned up and put to good use.
We are not an electronics disposal service. Please do not submit hardware that is physically broken beyond repair, water-damaged, or simply end-of-life. If you're unsure, describe it honestly in the form and we'll let you know.
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Land Acknowledgement
The Linux Association of Canada respectfully acknowledges that our home in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, is located on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. These lands have been home to First Nations peoples for thousands of years, including the Cree, Dakota, Nakota, and Saulteaux, who maintain deep and enduring relationships with the land and the South Saskatchewan River.
We are grateful to the First Nations and Métis peoples who have cared for these lands for generations. We honour their enduring relationship with the land, their cultures, histories, and contributions, and we offer our respect and sincere gratitude as we live, work, learn, and build community here.