Where to Donate Old Electronics in Mumbai (2026 Guide)
Short answer: In Mumbai you can give old electronics to five kinds of places, depending on the item’s condition:
- Working laptops, tablets and phones: education NGOs such as Bhumi and Ratna Nidhi Charitable Trust, which pass them on to students.
- Anything with resale value: brand exchange offers or resale platforms.
- Items from a brand that runs a take-back scheme: the manufacturer’s collection points.
- Broken or very old items: an MPCB-authorised e-waste collector or recycler.
- Mixed loads of 5+ items: a doorstep pickup service such as National Recycling, which covers Mumbai, Thane and Navi Mumbai.
Never put electronics in household garbage or give them to informal scrap burners. Wipe your data first.
Last updated: 21 September 2026 · By National Recycling Co., Mumbai
Which option fits what you have?
| What you have | Best option | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Working laptop, desktop or tablet | Education NGO (Bhumi, Ratna Nidhi) | It goes straight to a student or school |
| Recent phone or laptop you’d like money for | Brand exchange or resale platform, or a pickup service that quotes a price | Working devices still have resale value |
| Broken, dead or very old devices | MPCB-authorised collector or recycler | Hazardous parts are handled safely and metals are recovered |
| Fridge, washing machine, AC, TV | Brand take-back, or a collector who does doorstep pickup | Large items need a vehicle and handling |
| Inverter / UPS batteries | Authorised battery recycler or scrap buyer | Lead-acid batteries have scrap value and must never be dumped |
| A whole housing society’s e-waste | A collection drive with a pickup service | One pickup for many flats; the value can go to the society fund |
Places that accept old electronics
Bhumi: tech donation programme
Bhumi collects usable laptops, desktops, tablets and smartphones for its education work in several cities, including Mumbai. It prefers Windows 7 or later, a dual-core processor, at least 1 GB RAM and 40 GB storage. Donate through the contact form on Bhumi’s tech donation page. Bhumi warns that it never asks for personal details on WhatsApp.
Ratna Nidhi Charitable Trust
This Mumbai-based trust accepts old laptops and computers, refurbishes them and sends them to schools. It arranges pickup once you fill in its form. See Ratna Nidhi’s laptop donation page.
Brand take-back and collection points
Under India’s E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022, electronics producers must collect back a share of what they sell. Many brands list collection points or pickup numbers on their websites, so search “[brand name] e-waste collection”.
MPCB-authorised collectors and recyclers
The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board publishes a list of authorised e-waste dismantlers and recyclers. Choosing one of them means your items are processed legally rather than burnt for copper.
BMC e-waste collection
BMC has run e-waste collection points with partners in the past. In July 2026 its General Body cleared a proposal for a city-wide e-waste policy with a network of authorised collection centres. Check your ward office or the BMC website for the current list before you go.
National Recycling (that’s us)
- Free doorstep pickup from 5 items. You can drop off fewer items free at our Dahisar West office.
- Working devices get a price quote, and you choose to take the money or donate it.
- Storage is wiped, or destroyed if it can’t be wiped. You get a Green Certificate on WhatsApp.
- Housing society drives: the value collected goes to your society fund.
5 steps to donate electronics safely
- Back up your photos, files and WhatsApp chats.
- Sign out of Google, Apple ID, Microsoft and streaming apps. Turn off Find My on Apple devices.
- Factory reset phones, tablets and smart TVs. Remove SIM and memory cards.
- Keep chargers and remotes with the device, since complete sets are easier to reuse.
- Get it in writing: ask for a receipt or certificate that lists the items handed over.
Donating a specific item?
Donating electronics in Mumbai: FAQs
Where can I donate old electronics in Mumbai?
Give working laptops, tablets and phones to education NGOs such as Bhumi or Ratna Nidhi Charitable Trust. Use brand take-back schemes or MPCB-authorised e-waste collectors for broken items. For doorstep pickup of 5 or more items across Mumbai, Thane and Navi Mumbai, use a collection service such as National Recycling.
Can I donate electronics that don’t work?
Yes, but give them to an authorised e-waste collector or recycler, not an NGO. NGOs usually need working devices they can pass on. Collectors dismantle broken items and recycle them safely.
Is there free e-waste pickup in Mumbai?
Several collectors offer free pickup above a minimum quantity. National Recycling picks up free from 5 items in Mumbai, Thane and Navi Mumbai. Smaller loads can be dropped off free at its Dahisar West office.
Can I throw old electronics in the garbage in Mumbai?
No. E-waste contains lead, mercury and other hazardous materials. Under the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 it should go to authorised collectors or recyclers, not household garbage.
Do I get a tax deduction for donating electronics?
No. Donations of goods do not qualify for an 80G deduction. Only money donations to approved institutions do. You can still ask for a receipt or certificate listing what you gave.
How do I protect my data before donating a phone or laptop?
Back up your data, sign out of all accounts, turn off Find My on Apple devices, remove SIM and memory cards, then factory reset. For laptops, ask the collector to wipe or destroy the drive.