Recycle for Good | 3 & 4 June

Most of us have unused phones or laptops sitting in a drawer. They’re easy to forget, but they still contain materials that can be reused.

On 3 and 4 June, we’re hosting a Recycle for Good collection at Unity Place as part of Global Sustainability Day. You can bring in personal devices you no longer need. Our partner, Computacenter Circular Services, will handle the collection and processing.

Before anything is reused or broken down, data will be removed in line with their standard processes. Once you hand over a device, it won’t be possible to recover the data or the item.

There’s no set limit on how many items you can bring. Devices can be old or damaged.

Event Details:

Date: 3 & 4 June
Time: 10:00am – 2:00pm
Collection Location: Unity Place – Concession Space Ground Floor (by the city side entrance to UP)

What can you bring?

• Android phones
• BlackBerry devices
• Consoles
• Data bearing devices
• Data media
• Desk phones
• Docking stations
• Entry level servers / workstations / storage products
• Fans
• Fixed media
• Hard disk drives and storage devices
• Hubs
• CDs/DVDs, flash memory cards, and USB sticks
• Internal devices, components, and consumables
• iPhones
• IT consumables
• Keyboards
• Mice
• Mobile phones
• Monitors
• Networking items
• Non-data-bearing devices
• PCMCIA cards, NICs, consumables, Bluetooth cards, internal CD/DVD/floppy disk drives, adapters, CPUs, FireWire cards, motherboards, network cards, PSUs, RAM, and other internal components
• Port replicators
• Power supply units
• Projectors
• Routers
• Scanners
• Servers
• Smartphones
• Standard desktop products (with HDD)
• Standard desktop units (PC systems, all-in-ones, notebooks, or printers)
• Storage products
• Switches
• Tablet devices
• Tablets
• Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) / uninterruptible power sources

We accept a wide variety of personal tech items, including:

• Android phones, iPhones, and other mobile devices
• Consoles and gaming equipment
• Data media and storage devices
• Monitors, keyboards, mice, and other computer peripherals
• Networking items like routers and switches
• Projectors, scanners, and servers
• Tablets and smart devices
• Power Supply Units and uninterruptible power supplies

There’s no limit on the number of items you can recycle, and no need to worry about the condition of the devices. Whether they’re old, damaged, or just obsolete, we’ll take them off your hands.

Safe and Secure Recycling

Worried about the data on your devices? Our trusted partner, Computacenter’s Circular Services, will ensure that all data is securely wiped from every device before recycling. Once collected, your items cannot be recovered or restored, so you can rest easy knowing your sensitive information is safe.

Why Recycle?

By participating in the Recycle for Good event, you’re not just clearing out clutter—you’re making a difference. Recycling helps reduce the need for new raw materials, cuts down on harmful landfill waste, and prevents toxic substances from entering our environment. Let’s work together to support a more sustainable economy and protect our planet.

Join us at Unity Place for this important initiative and help turn your old tech into something good!

Q: What items are not accepted?

A: We can’t accept general electronic devices or kitchen appliances such as microwaves, washing machines, fridges, coffee machines etc. or personal electrical appliances (e.g. hairdryers, straighteners). We also can’t accept vapes or loose batteries. Larger items than those listed above will not fit into our pods.

Q: Is there a limit to how many items I can bring in?

A: No – the more you recycle, the more positive impact it will have.

Q: Are there any restrictions on how old my tech is?

A: None – unwanted tech items of any age are welcome.

Q: If the tech is already damaged or not working, can I hand it in?

A: Yes – the tech doesn’t need to be in working order.

Q: Do I have to pay?

A: No, you can hand in your devices to be processed securely, free of charge.

Q: Can I bring kit in that is owned by family and friends?

A: Yes, but please make it clear to device owners that their data or devices cannot be recovered once handed over.

Q: Is the process secure?

A: Yes! Computacenter’s Circular Services team will process and dispose of redundant technology devices within their facility. They’ll follow secure steps to record details of all devices handed over, destroy any data, and recycle component parts. If you’ve ever hesitated before recycling a device because of security, you can be assured that all data will be properly removed, so you do not need to worry about sensitive data being left on your device as everything will be wiped to IEEE Standard for Sanitizing Storage 2883-2022.

Q: How does this help the environment?

A: Your redundant devices will be recycled to ensure that essential materials are not wasted. This helps reduce landfill space, dispose of potentially dangerous materials safely, and reclaim precious metals that would otherwise be mined.

Q: What are the benefits of me bringing in my old technology?

A: Saving valuable resources from going to landfill by recycling key materials.