Reuse before recycling
LCR assesses whether donated technology can be repaired, upgraded and kept in useful service before choosing a recycling route.
London Computer Recycling Charity
Responsible Computer Reuse, Practical Digital Inclusion.
LCR Charity collects donated technology, handles it responsibly and refurbishes suitable devices for people and organisations that need digital access.
- Secure data handling
- Reuse-first approach
- Collection options
1203364
Registered charity
Reuse first
Approach
London
Collection area
End-to-end reuse
From collection and assessment to refurbishment, reuse or responsible recycling.
Secure refurbishment
Data-handling requirements, diagnostics and suitable preparation are agreed for the collection route.
Collection options
Laptops, PCs, monitors, printers, servers and other suitable IT equipment.
Earth-friendly recycling
Reuse is prioritised where practical, with unsuitable equipment directed to responsible recycling routes.
Our role
Responsible computer reuse with a clear social purpose
London Computer Recycling Charity is a registered charity that connects equipment donation, responsible IT handling and digital inclusion. The aim is simple: keep suitable devices useful for longer and direct them towards genuine community need.
Registered charity number 1203364.
Secure, accountable handling
Personal and organisational data needs a controlled process. Commercial collection requirements and evidence are agreed before handover.
Practical digital inclusion
Suitable refurbished equipment can support families, schools, charities and community organisations that need access to working technology.
About LCR Charity
London Computer Recycling Charity provides free laptops and computers to individuals who cannot afford them. We believe everyone deserves access to technology, and our mission is to reduce e-waste while supporting people and communities in need.
As a computer recycling charity we offer end-to-end refurbishment services. This means we collect unwanted equipment, wipe all data securely, repair and upgrade the hardware, and finally donate the devices to people and charities across the UK. Where equipment remains suitable, we work to extend its useful life through refurbishment and redistribution rather than discarding it prematurely.
Thank you for taking the time to learn about our work. Together we can bridge the digital divide and protect our planet for future generations.
How we work
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Collection options
For individuals and organisations, with the route based on equipment volume and requirements.
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Sustainable solutions
Prioritise reuse. Keep good hardware working and useful.
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Value recovery (ITAD)
When you upgrade, we recover asset value to offset costs.
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End-to-end support
Engineering help, decommissioning, transport—even tricky access sites.
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Data integrity & compliance
Certified destruction, reports, audit trails, WEEE docs. UK-standard.
Need a secure handover? Tell us which data-handling evidence, asset records and disposal documentation your organisation requires so the scope can be agreed before collection.