Donate your unwanted smart devices to reduce e-waste and to help raise funds for The Mayor’s charitable Trust, which is supporting: Habitats & Heritage.
Donate your unwanted smart devices to reduce e-waste and to help raise funds for The Mayor’s charitable Trust, which is supporting: Habitats & Heritage.
Proud to support the Mayor’s Charitable Trust
Relove Technology has partnered with Kingston Council and Mayor of Kingston upon Thames, Councillor Liz Green to raise funds for the Mayor’s Charitable Trust through the recovery, data-wiping and resale of donated technology such as smartphones, laptops , smart watches and tablets.
It’s super easy to get involved! Simply send any unwanted devices via post by 10th May to Relove Technology, 10 Silverglade Business Park, Leatherhead Road, Chessington, KT9 2QL, and any value generated* from your donated device(s) will go directly to the Mayor’s Charitable Trust which is supporting: Habitats & Heritage.
For businesses with more than 10 devices to donate, please contact us on 02031770101.
*After operational costs.
Proud to support the Mayor’s Charitable Trust
Relove Technology has partnered with Kingston Council and Mayor of Kingston upon Thames, Councillor Liz Green to raise funds for the Mayor’s Charitable Trust through the recovery, data-wiping and resale of donated technology such as smartphones, laptops , smart watches and tablets.
It’s super easy to get involved! Simply send any unwanted devices via post by 10th May to Relove Technology, 10 Silverglade Business Park, Leatherhead Road, Chessington, KT9 2QL, and any value generated* from your donated device(s) will go directly to the Mayor’s Charitable Trust which is supporting: Habitats & Heritage.
For businesses with more than 10 devices to donate, please contact us on 02031770101.
*After operational costs.
Habitats & Heritage
Habitats & Heritage is a registered charity dedicated to safeguarding and enhancing the natural and historic environment across south and west London. Focused on ensuring urban nature and history thrive together, the charity works to protect local landscapes, wildlife, ecosystems, and heritage through impactful conservation efforts.
The charity leads initiatives that create a more sustainable environment, collaborating with partners to address environmental and heritage challenges. They engage communities to foster a deeper connection to their surroundings and empower individuals to enhance and protect cherished spaces. Through their work, they support wildlife, wellbeing, and access to the benefits of the environment.
Operating from Twickenham, Habitats & Heritage works across the London Boroughs of Richmond, Hounslow, Kingston, Wandsworth, Ealing, and Merton. Their projects include restoring heritage buildings, improving green spaces, and promoting a harmonious relationship between urban development and environmental preservation. The charity invites people to join their efforts through volunteering, events, or support to help protect the natural and historic environment of south and west London for future generations.
Contact: hello@habitatsandheritage.org.uk
Website: Habitats & Heritage
Address: 13 Rosslyn Road, East Twickenham, TW1 2AR
Habitats & Heritage is a registered charity dedicated to safeguarding and enhancing the natural and historic environment across south and west London. Focused on ensuring urban nature and history thrive together, the charity works to protect local landscapes, wildlife, ecosystems, and heritage through impactful conservation efforts.
The charity leads initiatives that create a more sustainable environment, collaborating with partners to address environmental and heritage challenges. They engage communities to foster a deeper connection to their surroundings and empower individuals to enhance and protect cherished spaces. Through their work, they support wildlife, wellbeing, and access to the benefits of the environment.
Operating from Twickenham, Habitats & Heritage works across the London Boroughs of Richmond, Hounslow, Kingston, Wandsworth, Ealing, and Merton. Their projects include restoring heritage buildings, improving green spaces, and promoting a harmonious relationship between urban development and environmental preservation. The charity invites people to join their efforts through volunteering, events, or support to help protect the natural and historic environment of south and west London for future generations.
Contact: hello@habitatsandheritage.org.uk
Website: Habitats & Heritage
Address: 13 Rosslyn Road, East Twickenham, TW1 2AR
How your donations can help make a difference
Your donations will help raise vital funds for The Mayor’s Charitable Trust, which is supporting: Habitats & Heritage. The newer the device, the more we can achieve. Below is a rough guide as to how much estimated value can be generated depending on device type and age.
Retro
Phone
For example:
iPhone 5 / Sony Xperia Z3
Galaxy A3 / Galaxy S5
Value: £0*
*Sent for responsible and safe recycling.
5-7 year old
Smartphone
For example:
iPhone 7 / iPhone 8
Galaxy S7 / Galaxy S8
Value: £10-£50†
†Depending on condition of device.
3-5 year old
Smartphone
For example:
iPhone XR / iPhone XS
Galaxy S9 / Galaxy S10
Value: £35-£100†
†Depending on condition of device.
Smartphone less than 3 years old
For example:
iPhone 12 / iPhone 13 Pro Max
Galaxy S20 / Galaxy S10
Value: £50-£500†
†Depending on condition of device.
How your donations can help make a difference
Your donations will help raise vital funds for The Mayor’s Charitable Trust, which is supporting: Habitats & Heritage. The newer the device, the more we can achieve. Below is a rough guide as to how much estimated value can be generated depending on device type and age.
Retro
Phone
Value: £0*
*Sent for responsible and safe recycling.
5-7 year old
Smartphone
Value: £10-£50†
†Depending on condition of device.
3-5 year old
Smartphone
Value: £35-£100†
†Depending on condition of device.
Smartphone less than 3 years old
Value: £50-£500†
†Depending on condition of device.
What donating your devices can help achieve
£10 – In-person training for Friends of Parks volunteers (e.g. risk assessments, tool safety, social media).
£20 – Nature conservation consultation to help plan wildlife in green spaces.
£50 – Event organisation and supervision for community Friends groups.
£75 – Youth volunteer day supporting conservation activities.
£500 – Fund an energy café, three bat walks, or three heritage talks.
£1,000 – Fund a heritage book or community pond project.
£5,000 – Fund school composting sessions, heritage site signs, or a wildlife space transformation.
What donating your devices can help achieve
£10 – In-person training for Friends of Parks volunteers (e.g. risk assessments, tool safety, social media).
£20 – Nature conservation consultation to help plan wildlife in green spaces.
£50 – Event organisation and supervision for community Friends groups.
£75 – Youth volunteer day supporting conservation activities.
£500 – Fund an energy café, three bat walks, or three heritage talks.
£1,000 – Fund a heritage book or community pond project.
£5,000 – Fund school composting sessions, heritage site signs, or a wildlife space transformation.
Donating a device, couldn’t be easier
Donating a device,
couldn’t be easier
Clear your drawers
Search your drawers and cupboards to collect unused mobile phones, tablets and mobile accessories. If you wish to participate as a business or local community group, please contact us and we can arrange for a local collection.
Remove your data
For your security, remove any personal information and PINs from the device. Don’t worry if you are not able to do this, if the device has no charge, we can do this for you. Click here to find out more about how to remove your data from your device.
Send us your devices
To complete your donation, simply post your devices to Relove Technology, 10 Silverglade Business Park, Leatherhead Road, Chessington, KT9 2QL. Our team will ensure they are reloved and prepared for a second life. Thank you for making a difference!
Clear your drawers
Search your drawers and cupboards to collect unused mobile phones, tablets and mobile accessories. If you wish to participate as a business or local community group, please contact us and we can arrange for a local collection.
Remove your data
For your security, remove any personal information and PINs from the device. Don’t worry if you are not able to do this, if the device has no charge, we can do this for you. Click here to find out more about how to remove your data from your device.
Send us your devices
To complete your donation, simply post your devices to Relove Technology, 10 Silverglade Business Park, Leatherhead Road, Chessington, KT9 2QL. Our team will ensure they are reloved and prepared for a second life. Thank you for making a difference!
The Big Tech Mop Up – Drop-In Event
Join us on Saturday, 15th February 2025, between 10am and 1pm at Old Malden Library for The Big Tech Mop Up Drop-In event!
Drop by with your devices – phones, tablets, laptops or other mobile tech – and let our expert team help you securely data wipe them on the spot. Once wiped, your devices will be refurbished and redistributed, extending their lifecycle, reducing e-waste and raising funds to support the Mayor’s Charitable Trust.
No booking needed. Spread the word, bring a friend, and let’s make a difference! Together, we can unlock the potential of old devices and pave the way for a greener future!
What’s in it for you?
- Peace of Mind: Our experts will safely and securely wipe your data.
- Feel-Good Factor: Your donation supports the Mayor’s Charitable Trust and Habitats & Heritages.
- Environmental Impact: Extend the life of your devices and reduce e-waste.
- Community Contribution: Knowing that your tech will be refurbished and distributed to those in need, helping bridge the digital divide.
The Big Tech Mop Up – Drop-In Event
Join us on Saturday, 15th February 2025, between 10am and 1pm at Old Malden Library for The Big Tech Mop Up Drop-In event!
Drop by with your devices – phones, tablets, laptops or other mobile tech – and let our expert team help you securely data wipe them on the spot. Once wiped, your devices will be refurbished and redistributed, extending their lifecycle, reducing e-waste and raising funds to support the Mayor’s Charitable Trust.
What’s in it for you?
- Peace of Mind: Our experts will safely and securely wipe your data.
- Feel-Good Factor: Your donation supports the Mayor’s Charitable Trust and Habitats & Heritages.
- Environmental Impact: Extend the life of your devices and reduce e-waste.
- Community Contribution: Knowing that your tech will be refurbished and distributed to those in need, helping bridge the digital divide.
No booking needed. Spread the word, bring a friend, and let’s make a difference! Together, we can unlock the potential of old devices and pave the way for a greener future!
Locations to drop off your devices
Visit one of the drop off locations below to make your donation.
Kingston Library
Fairfield Road
Kingston upon Thames
KT1 2PS
Surbiton Library
Ewell Road
Surbiton
KT6 6AG
Tolworth Library
37-39 The Broadway
Surbiton
Surrey, KT6 7DJ
Old Malden Library
Church Road
Worcester Park
KT4 7RD
Tudor Drive Library
192 Tudor Drive
Kingston
KT2 5QH
New Malden Library
Kingston Road
New Malden
KT3 3LY
Oxygen Charity Shop
117 High Street
New Malden
KT3 4BP
Malden Centre
Blagdon Road
New Malden
KT3 4TA
SunrayRecycle
Behind Sunray Community Centre,
Knollmead
KT5 9QP
Hook & Chessington Library
13 Hook Road
Chessington
KT9 1EJ
Tolworth Recreation Centre
Fullers Way North
Tolworth
KT6 7LQ
Weir Archer Athletics & Fitness Centre
422A Kingston Road
Kingston upon Thames
KT1 3PB
If you prefer, you can post your mobile device directly to Relove Technology by securely packaging your device, enclosing your details and sending it to:
Relove Technology, 10 Silverglade Business Park, Leatherhead Road, Chessington, KT9 2QL.
Locations to drop off your devices
Visit one of the drop off locations below to make your donation.
Kingston Library
Fairfield Road
Kingston upon Thames
KT1 2PS
Surbiton Library
Ewell Road
Surbiton
KT6 6AG
Tolworth Library
37-39 The Broadway
Surbiton
Surrey, KT6 7DJ
Old Malden Library
Church Road
Worcester Park
KT4 7RD
Tudor Drive Library
192 Tudor Drive
Kingston
KT2 5QH
New Malden Library
Kingston Road
New Malden
KT3 3LY
Malden Centre
Blagdon Road
New Malden
KT3 4TA
SunrayRecycle
Behind Sunray Community Centre,
Knollmead
KT5 9QP
Oxygen Charity Shop
117 High Street
New Malden
KT3 4BP
Hook & Chessington Library
13 Hook Road
Chessington
KT9 1EJ
Tolworth Recreation Centre
Fullers Way North
Tolworth
KT6 7LQ
Weir Archer Athletics & Fitness Centre
422A Kingston Road
Kingston upon Thames
KT1 3PB
If you prefer, you can post your mobile device directly to Relove Technology by securely packaging your device, enclosing your details and sending it to:
10 Silverglade Business Park, Leatherhead Road, Chessington, KT9 2QL.
Certified data wiping
An important part of our service offering is our commitment to GDPR compliance. We’re fully certified for data processing and it’s our promise that all mobile devices will be completely wiped free of any data.
We use state of the art technology and industry leading Blackbelt data removal software that enables us to wipe all data from smart devices and laptops – ensuring that customer data, including business and personal information has been completely destroyed. This process also helps to avoid any need for unnecessary destruction of a device, allowing them to live on and be reloved by new users all over the world.
Blackbelt’s date wipe solution is industry approved, highly accredited with a global presence and UK based support.
An important part of our service offering is our commitment to GDPR compliance. We’re fully certified for data processing and it’s our promise that all mobile devices will be completely wiped free of any data.
We use state of the art technology and industry leading Blackbelt data removal software that enables us to wipe all data from smart devices and laptops – ensuring that customer data, including business and personal information has been completely destroyed. This process also helps to avoid any need for unnecessary destruction of a device, allowing them to live on and be reloved by new users all over the world.
Blackbelt’s date wipe solution is industry approved, highly accredited with a global presence and UK based support.
We will find a good home for your device to be reloved
All donated devices will be cleaned and recovered in an environmentally friendly way to be used again as a refurbished handset for resale or stripped for parts depending on the condition.
Devices we receive which do not power on or arrive to us beyond economic repair will be harvested for parts for use in the recovery of other devices or sent to be be ethically recycled at an Approved Authorised Treatment Facility (AATF).
We work with organisations such as the Environment Agency and The EU Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS) to ensure we are fully accredited and regularly audited for responsible recycling practise.
Click here to find out more about environmental and data compliance from Relove Technology.
We will find a good home for your device to be reloved
All donated devices will be cleaned and recovered in an environmentally friendly way to be used again as a refurbished handset for resale or stripped for parts depending on the condition.
Devices we receive which do not power on or arrive to us beyond economic repair will be harvested for parts for use in the recovery of other devices or sent to be be ethically recycled at an Approved Authorised Treatment Facility (AATF).
We work with organisations such as the Environment Agency and The EU Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS) to ensure we are fully accredited and regularly audited for responsible recycling practise.
Click here to find out more about environmental and data compliance from Relove Technology.
Securely remove your data
We securely remove your personal data from your device, but you can help us by preparing the phone or tablet for recycling by checking with your network to see if you need to unlock your phone. You can find out how by clicking on your network providers logo below:
Securely remove your data
We securely remove your personal data from your device, but you can help us by preparing the phone or tablet for recycling by checking with your network to see if you need to unlock your phone. You can find out how by clicking on your network providers logo below:
Removing cloud accounts
Please note that your device will not be giftable should it be linked to a cloud account (iCloud or Google) as we will be unable to unlock it. You’ll need to ensure that you remove any or these accounts from your device. If you are unsure how to do this, simply follow the instructions below.
Removing cloud accounts
Please note that your device will not be giftable should it be linked to a cloud account (iCloud or Google) as we will be unable to unlock it. You’ll need to ensure that you remove any or these accounts from your device. If you are unsure how to do this, simply follow the instructions below.
Apple devices
Removing your Apple account on your device
1. If you paired an Apple Watch with your iPhone, unpair your Apple Watch.
2. Back up your device.
3. Remove the SIM if there is one.
4. Remove your Apple account.
- Sign out of iCloud and the iTunes & App Store.
- If you’re using iOS 10.3 or later, tap Settings > [your name]. Scroll down and tap Sign.
- Enter your Apple ID password and tap Turn Off.
- If you’re using iOS 10.2 or earlier, tap Settings > iCloud > Sign Out. Tap Sign Out again, then tap Delete from My [device] and enter your Apple ID password. Then go to Settings > iTunes & App Store > Apple ID > Sign Out.
5. Wipe your device Go back to Settings and tap General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings.
6. If you turned on Find My iPhone, you might need to enter your Apple ID and password.
7. If asked for your device passcode or Restrictions passcode, enter it. Then tap Erase.
Removing your Apple account via iCloud.com
1. Log into iCloud.com
2. Select Find My iPhone > find your device and Erase > Remove from Account
Link below to official Apple website for more detailed instructions
Click this link for official Apple instructions on what to do before you sell, give away or trade in your iPhone.
Samsung devices
Removing your Samsung Account from your Samsung Galaxy device
1. From Settings, swipe to and tap Accounts and backup.
2. Tap Manage accounts, and then select your Samsung account.
3. Tap Remove account, and then tap Remove account on the popup.
4. Tap Sign out. Enter your Samsung account password, and then tap OK.
Removing your Google Account from your Samsung Galaxy device
Just like with a Samsung account, you can remove your Google account as well. The steps are similar, and the process is just as easy.
1. From Settings, swipe to and tap Accounts and backup.
2. Tap Manage accounts, and then select your Google account.
3. Tap Remove account, and then tap Remove account again to confirm.
4. If you have Google device protection features enabled, you may be asked to verify your identity before you can fully log out of your account.
Link below to official Google website for more detailed instructions
Click this link for official instructions on how to remove your Samsung account, Google account and/or other account from your Samsung Galaxy device.
Other Android devices with Google Accounts
Removing your Google Account from your Android device
1. Make sure any data you need is backed up, including contacts.
2. Open your phone’s Settings app.
3.Tap Passwords and accounts. If you don’t see ‘Accounts’, tap Users and accounts.
4. Under ‘Accounts for’, tap the account that you want to remove And then Remove account.
5. To confirm, tap Remove account And then OK.
6. If this is the only Google Account on the phone, you’ll need to enter your phone’s pattern, PIN or password for security.
Removing your Google account via Google Accounts
1. Sign into Google Accounts.
2. Under Sign-in & security > Device activity & security events > REVIEW DEVICES.
3. Select device > click REMOVE.
Link below to official Google website for more detailed instructions
Click this link for official instructions on how to remove a Google or other account from your Android device – Scroll down the page to ‘Remove a Google or other account from your phone’.
Part of a business or community group?
If you wish to participate as a business or local community group we’d love to hear from you.
Please contact us by completing the form and we will be in touch with you to shortly so we can arrange a local collection.
Part of a business or community group?
If you wish to participate as a business or local community group we’d love to hear from you.
Please contact us by completing the form and we will be in touch with you to shortly so we can arrange a local collection.
