Donate IT — give it a second life
Donate laptops, desktops and IT equipment free of charge. We collect nationwide, wipe every drive to NIST 800-88 and refurbish working kit for UK schools, charities and community groups.
Why donate IT through Byebyte
Most disposal firms shred first, refurbish second. We do it the other way round — because a working laptop belongs on a desk, not in a materials stream.
Real second life, not landfill
Working kit is PAT-tested and refurbished for UK schools, community projects and charities — not shredded before it's had a second life.
Data destroyed before donation
Every drive is wiped to NIST 800-88 or physically shredded before any device is rehomed. Signed Certificate of Destruction included.
Free to donate, free to collect
No fee, no minimums, no catch. Our costs are covered by responsible materials recovery and refurbished-kit resale — never by the donor.
Impact you can report
Get an itemised manifest and a summary of what was refurbished vs recycled — ready for ESG reports, CSR updates and trustee packs.
What you can donate
Any age, any condition — working kit gets refurbished, end-of-life kit gets recycled.
How donation works
Tell us what you're donating
Rough numbers, postcode and a preferred date. From a single boxed laptop to a full office clearance.
Free collection
Our vetted crew collects nationwide — GPS-tracked vehicles, sealed transport for anything with a hard drive.
Wipe, test, refurbish
Data destroyed to NIST 800-88. Working kit refurbished and PAT-tested. End-of-life kit dismantled through WEEE-compliant channels.
Rehomed & reported
Refurbished equipment is matched to UK schools and charities. You receive the paperwork and the impact summary.
Are you a school or charity in need of IT?
Apply through our charity request scheme — we match refurbished equipment from UK donors to schools, community projects and non-profits, free of charge.
Donate IT — FAQ
How do I donate IT equipment?
Book a free collection through this page. Tell us your postcode, rough numbers and a preferred date — we'll do the rest. No collection fee, no minimums.
Who receives the donated equipment?
Working kit is refurbished and rehomed to UK schools, charities, community projects and non-profits through our charity request scheme. End-of-life items are recycled through WEEE-compliant channels.
Do I need to wipe my devices before donating?
No. Every drive is wiped to NIST 800-88 or physically shredded before any device is refurbished or recycled — you receive a signed Certificate of Destruction.
Can businesses claim anything for donating IT?
You get a full itemised manifest and impact summary you can include in ESG, CSR and sustainability reporting. Most donors also benefit from freeing up storage space and closing off compliance risk.
What condition does the equipment need to be in?
Working equipment is ideal — it maximises refurbishment. Non-working kit is also welcome and will be dismantled for materials recovery. We take equipment of any age.
Where do you collect from?
Nationwide UK — from single-item collections in central London to full office decommissions anywhere on the mainland.
Ready to clear out your old IT?
Free collection, secure data destruction, zero to landfill. No minimums, no cost — just get in touch.