Technology evolves quickly — and keeping your IT estate up to date is essential for security, performance and productivity. But what happens to the devices you replace? All too often, old equipment ends up sitting in storage or worse, being disposed of without consideration for its residual value or environmental impact.
There’s a better way. By responsibly recycling and trading in your legacy hardware, you can unlock hidden value, reduce your organisation’s carbon footprint and contribute to a more sustainable future.
At Academia, we help organisations across the UK make the most of their retired technology. Our in-house Lifecycle Services division specialises in secure IT collection, certified data erasure and refurbishment, ensuring every device is processed responsibly and every usable component is given a new life. It’s a smarter approach to IT asset management — one that benefits both your organisation and the planet.
Real-World Impact: From Old to New Value
Recently, our Lifecycle Services team worked with a customer who replaced over 400 mobile devices. Each device was securely processed at our IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) facility for refurbishment and reuse.
The results?
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A financial return on their retired handsets, reducing the cost of new devices
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Comprehensive asset management and certified data erasure for full compliance
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Detailed CO₂ emissions savings reports, supporting their ESG and sustainability goals
This project shows how IT refreshes don’t have to come at an environmental cost — they can actively help organisations move toward greener, more responsible operations.
What Tech We Can Recycle
We can securely process and repurpose a wide range of technology, including:
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Laptops
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Tablets
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PCs
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Mobile Phones
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Servers
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Networking Equipment
Why Trade In with Academia?
We make it simple and rewarding to recycle your tech responsibly:
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Fair market value for your old devices
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Flexible payouts — choose BACS payment or credit towards your next purchase
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Value from all devices — even non-working or broken ones
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Certified data erasure for full data protection compliance
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Carbon footprint reporting — see exactly how much CO₂e your recycling has saved
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Nationwide collections (minimum of 20 devices)
Ready to Recycle?
If you’ve got unwanted IT hardware, we’ll help you turn it into something that benefits your organisation and supports a more sustainable future. Get in touch with us today to discuss your trade-in or to book a collection.
