Charity IT Disposal — free, UK-wide
Free nationwide IT collection for charities decommissioning kit — and free refurbished IT equipment for charities that need it. Certified data destruction, trustee-ready paperwork, zero cost.
Two ways we help UK charities
Whether your charity is clearing outdated IT or in need of refurbished laptops for staff and beneficiaries — Byebyte is free at both ends.
Free IT collection for charities
If your charity, school or non-profit has old IT to clear, we collect it free — with certified data destruction and full WEEE paperwork. Nationwide.
Free refurbished IT for charities
Apply to receive refurbished laptops, desktops and monitors rescued from UK businesses — free of charge, PAT-tested and ready to use.
Why charities choose Byebyte
Genuinely free — both directions
No collection fee if you're disposing. No cost if you're receiving. Byebyte's model exists so budget never blocks the right outcome for charities.
Charity-grade data destruction
Donor lists, safeguarding data and beneficiary records are protected — NIST 800-88 wipe or shred, with a signed Certificate of Destruction.
Trustee-ready paperwork
Waste transfer notes, WEEE recycling records and destruction certificates — everything your trustees, funders and auditors need.
PAT-tested & ready to use
Refurbished kit ships fully wiped, tested and installed with a clean operating system — plug in, log in, get to work.
How it works
Get in touch
Tell us whether you're disposing of kit or requesting refurbished equipment — a postcode and rough numbers is all we need to start.
We arrange logistics
For collections, our vetted crew arrives on your chosen date. For requests, we ship refurbished kit direct to your charity.
Data & compliance handled
Every drive wiped or shredded, every asset logged, every certificate issued — for both incoming and outgoing kit.
Impact recorded
You receive documentation you can share with trustees, funders and beneficiaries — showing exactly what was diverted from landfill.
Apply for refurbished IT for your charity or school
Tell us who you support and what you need. We match refurbished IT from UK businesses to registered charities, schools and community projects — free of charge.
Charity IT disposal & recycling — FAQ
Do charities really get free IT disposal?
Yes. Charities, schools and non-profits get the same free IT disposal and recycling service as any UK business — no collection fee, no per-item charge, no minimums. WEEE paperwork and data destruction certificates included.
Can our charity receive free refurbished IT equipment?
Yes. Apply through our charity request scheme. We rehome refurbished laptops, desktops, monitors and peripherals rescued from UK businesses — free, PAT-tested and ready to deploy.
How do you protect charity data during disposal?
Every hard drive is wiped to NIST 800-88 or physically shredded before it leaves the chain of custody. Donor lists, safeguarding files and beneficiary records are protected with the same standard we use for regulated finance and healthcare clients.
What kinds of equipment do you accept from charities?
Laptops, desktops, monitors, servers, phones, tablets, networking gear, AV and cables. We accept equipment of any age or condition.
What kinds of equipment can charities request?
Primarily refurbished laptops, desktops, all-in-ones and monitors — the kit UK schools, community projects and non-profits most often need. Availability depends on what businesses are decommissioning at the time.
Do you cover the whole UK?
Yes — nationwide, both for charity collections and for shipping refurbished equipment to your charity or school.
Ready to clear out your old IT?
Free collection, secure data destruction, zero to landfill. No minimums, no cost — just get in touch.