Recycle unwanted IT kit during the Amnesty Week

09 Apr 2024

In support of the University’s commitment to a zero carbon future, IT Services are holding an IT Kit Amnesty running from Monday 15 April to Friday 19 April.

IT Kit Amnesty - Recycle your old gear. Image of rubbish bin with tech in it

During the week, you can drop-off any unwanted electronic devices, equipment, and peripherals, whether it is personal property or the University’s. No data on the devices will be looked at, and the devices will be handled securely and anonymously until their data is wiped or destroyed. The kit will be dealt with in the most appropriate sustainable way: Reused, repurposed, or recycled through our partner Stone Group.

Drop off points

These will be available from 9am – 4pm at various locations across the campus:

Monday 15 to Friday 19 April: Kilburn Building ground floor foyer
Monday 15 to Friday 19 April: Main Library ground floor foyer
Monday 15 April: University Place foyer
Tuesday 16 April: Students' Union ground floor
Wednesday 17 April: Fallowfield Campus central reception
Thursday 18 April: Stopford Building ground floor foyer
Friday 19 April: Engineering Building A Event Space B (ground floor foyer)

What you can drop off

You can donate a range of old equipment, including:

Laptops
Desktop computers
Screens/Monitors
Mobile phones
Tablets/iPads
Game consoles: PlayStation, Xbox
Game controllers and game pads
Mobile gaming devices: Switch, 3DS
Computer accessories: monitor/screen, keyboard, mouse, speakers
Computer parts
Laptop batteries
Docking stations
Cables and leads
Memory sticks and external drives
Printers

Please note

IT Services can’t take devices that are badly broken, but cracks and chips are okay.
If you’re handing over an Apple device make sure you’ve logged out of it. This will allow working devices to be wiped and re-used.

Did you know that owning and using electronic devices is a contributor to everyone’s carbon footprint? Recycling your old kit with us is just one way we can all do our bit to achieve our sustainability commitments. For more ideas check out the University’s Sustainability Action Month.