Join the Movement: Circular Electronics Day in Wandsworth
Every year on 24th January, the world celebrates Circular Electronics Day – a time to rethink our relationship with technology. Millions of devices are discarded annually while they still have years of life left in them. At Power to Connect, we are committed to changing this narrative by keeping tech in use and out of landfills.
Why Choose Circular Tech?
Electronic waste is the fastest-growing waste stream globally. By choosing to recycle computers near me rather than throwing them away, you help:
- Reduce E-Waste: Keep harmful toxins out of the environment and recover valuable “critical raw materials”.
- Promote Digital Inclusion: Every device we refurbish is passed on to a local family or student in Wandsworth who needs it most.
- Support Tech Sustainability: Extending the life of a laptop by just a few years significantly cuts its environmental impact.
How to Donate Your Laptops for Charity
If you have a laptop, phone, or tablet gathering dust, you can turn that “waste” into a new opportunity for someone else. We are a leading computer recycling charity in Southwest London, and getting involved is easy:
- Check Your Device: We prioritise working laptops and tablets (ideally under 8 years old).
- Complete the Form: Fill out our Online Donation Form so we know what’s coming.
- Drop It Off: Visit one of our local hubs to drop it off. You can select which hub you’d like via the donation form.
Beyond Hardware: Skills and Connection
Our mission goes beyond hardware. By choosing to donate laptops in the UK through us, you support a wider network of digital inclusion. We signpost our recipients to free digital skills training in the UK and host regular Digital Drop-ins at:
Be Part of the Solution
This Circular Electronics Day, don’t just “recycle electrical items” – repurpose them. Your donation could help a student complete a basic IT skills course for free or help a family stay connected with loved ones.
Ready to clear your clutter for a cause? Click here to fill out the donation form!
“Thanks so much for the 20 phones today. We are so grateful and we know that it will transform the life of each foodbank guest that they are given to. It helps so much with access to benefits, being in touch with GPs, family contact, internet access, digital inclusion etc. ”
Get involved:
- Volunteer in Wandsworth and support residents to gain vital IT skills.
- Donate laptops, tablets, or phones to reduce e-waste and support learning.
- Donate funds to support digital inclusion projects across Wandsworth.
Do you believe in digital inclusion and the importance of digital literacy? Please consider making a donation today and support our mission to ease the digital divide in Wandsworth.
