Companies
Working devices from office refreshes and equipment changes.
How to donate
Give your devices a second life
By upcycling your devices, you can reduce electronic waste and help create access to technology for communities in need.
Who can donate
Technology can come from anywhere
Upcycled Tech welcomes conversations with organisations and individuals who have suitable working devices.
Educational institutions
Suitable equipment that can continue supporting learning elsewhere.
Community organisations
Devices available through local groups and community networks.
Individuals
Personal devices that remain working and in good condition.
Devices accepted
What you can donate
Final acceptance and collection arrangements are confirmed directly by Upcycled Tech.
Currently supported
- Desktop computers
- Laptops
- Tablets
- Smartphones
Acceptance requires confirmation
- Monitors
- Printers
- Scanners
- Projectors
- Smart screens
Devices should generally be working and in good condition. Final acceptance and collection arrangements are confirmed directly by Upcycled Tech.
The process
What happens to donated devices
Each device follows a considered path from the first donor conversation to reuse or responsible recycling.
Collection
Upcycled Tech discusses the devices, quantities, condition and collection location with the donor.
Data erasure
Devices are sent through the appropriate data-erasure process before refurbishment or distribution.
Refurbishment
Suitable devices are inspected, repaired where appropriate and prepared for further use.
Inventory and tracking
Devices are recorded before distribution to education and community initiatives.
Distribution
Suitable devices support educational centres and digital-access initiatives in Australia and Sri Lanka.
Responsible recycling
Devices or components that cannot be reused are directed toward appropriate electronic-waste recycling processes.
Trust and care
Data security information
The 2021 Upcycled Tech brochure describes partnerships and data-erasure methods that may include software erasure, degaussing, physical destruction and data-destruction certificates.
Confirmation required
These operational details must be confirmed before final publication. Payam, NIST 800-88, Department of Defence standards, CleanTech and guaranteed certificates are not presented here as current facts.
Common questions
Donation FAQs
If a detail depends on the devices or your location, Upcycled Tech will confirm it during the donation discussion.
What devices can I donate?
Upcycled Tech currently welcomes working desktop computers, laptops, tablets and smartphones. Other device categories are considered after discussion.
Do the devices need to be working?
Devices should generally be working and in good condition. Upcycled Tech will confirm final acceptance after reviewing the condition and quantity.
Can you collect from my location?
Collection depends on your location, device quantity and timing. Upcycled Tech will confirm the available arrangement during the donation discussion.
What happens to the data on donated devices?
Devices are sent through an appropriate data-erasure process before refurbishment or distribution. Current operational details will be confirmed with you.
Can I receive confirmation of data destruction?
The 2021 brochure described data-destruction documentation. Upcycled Tech will confirm whether this is currently available for your donation.
What happens to devices that cannot be reused?
Devices or components that cannot be reused are directed toward appropriate electronic-waste recycling processes.
Can individuals donate?
Yes. Upcycled Tech welcomes enquiries from individuals as well as companies, institutions and community organisations.
What happens after I submit the form?
The form prepares an email for you to send to Upcycled Tech. The team will then discuss the devices, condition, location and possible collection arrangements.
Ready to help
Need to discuss the details?
Speak directly with the team about your devices, timing or location.