Devices currently listed
- Phones and smartphones.
- Tablets.
- Laptops.
- Smartwatches and wearables.
- Small IT equipment with reuse or recycling value.
Launch with one clear message
Tell families exactly which device types are wanted, where the collection point is, what they should do about personal data and when the campaign closes. Avoid an open-ended “bring electronics” message because it can attract unsuitable items.
Data handling matters
The current homepage describes controlled processing and certified data-destruction workflows. Keep the exact live process and any supporting evidence available to the school, especially if school-owned devices rather than household devices are being considered.
Do not promise a return per device
Device value varies by model, age, condition and market demand. Promote the campaign around community participation and responsible recovery rather than telling families that every phone is worth a particular amount.
Frequently asked questions
Can PTAs run the campaign?
Yes. The homepage explicitly mentions PTAs and includes school/PTA in the registration options.
Can school-owned laptops be included?
Potentially, but school-owned equipment may require internal asset-disposal and data-governance approval. Confirm the process before handing over institutional devices.
Are broken devices accepted?
The current homepage says working and non-working devices can be accepted.
Planning a technology collection?
Register your organisation through the current Tech for Change collection form and confirm the latest accepted-device, logistics and data-handling guidance before launch.
Request a collection