Computer Recycling for Schools in Perth
Old student laptops, staff PCs and classroom screens: wiped, reused where they still have life in them, and recycled properly when they don't. One local team, one set of paperwork.
DV Computers helps Perth schools clear out old IT equipment the right way. We buy back devices that can still be used, wipe every drive before anything is resold, and recycle equipment that can't be reused instead of sending it to landfill.
Whether it's a trolley of end-of-cycle student laptops or a storeroom full of old desktops, your business manager gets a clear quote, and your ICT coordinator gets the records to match.
What we take from schools
- Student and staff laptops of any brand, working or not, including Windows laptops and MacBooks
- Desktop PCs and all-in-ones
- Monitors, displays and other classroom technology. If it plugs in, ask us about it.
- Tablets and iPads
- Servers, switches and networking gear
- Keyboards, mice, docks, chargers and cables
Secure data wiping for school devices
School devices hold student records, staff email and saved passwords. Every drive we receive is wiped using industry-standard data destruction methods before a device is tested or resold. Drives that can't be wiped are physically destroyed.
We provide a verification report as proof each drive has been wiped. Keep it with your asset register.
School laptop buyback: get value back from your refresh
Laptops coming out of a three- or four-year refresh often still have resale value. As a licensed WA second-hand dealer, we can buy working equipment outright, so the money goes back into your ICT budget instead of paying someone to take it away.
Send us your asset list and we'll price it model by model. Payment terms are set out in your quote. Businesses and councils can see our IT equipment buyback page for the full process.
The WA e-waste ban and your school
Since 1 July 2024, regulated e-waste can't be sent to landfill in Western Australia. That includes computers, laptops, screens and mobile phones. Landfill operators aren't allowed to bury it either, so every school needs a proper pathway for old devices, even if the strictest rules don't apply to it.
The WA Government's e-waste FAQ says each public school is a public entity in its own right. A school becomes a “significant entity”, with record-keeping duties, if it has 200 or more full-time-equivalent staff, or created five or more tonnes of regulated e-waste in the previous financial year. Most schools fall below those numbers, but a large secondary school may not.
The same FAQ says equipment returned to a buy-back scheme to be resold or reused doesn't need to be recorded as e-waste. Equipment sent for disposal does, and a certificate of recycling or destruction helps. Independent and Catholic schools should check how the rules apply to their own organisation. The Department of Water and Environmental Regulation answers questions at ewaste@dwer.wa.gov.au.
Why Perth schools choose DV Computers
- Local and established: A Myaree business trading since 2001, so you deal with the same people from quote to collection.
- Licensed dealer: WA Second-Hand Dealer Licence No. 1029, with the ID checks and records the law requires.
- Reuse first: Working devices get a second life as refurbished computers for Perth homes, students and businesses.
- One contact: Buyback, data wiping and recycling handled by one team, not three suppliers.
How it works
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Send us your list.
Email a rough count or your asset register to sales@dvcomputers.com.au, or call (08) 9329 9028.
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Get a quote.
We price what can be reused and tell you upfront about anything that will only be recycled. We buy laptops whether they're working or not.
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Collection or drop-off.
We can arrange collection across the Perth metro area for larger lots. Small lots can be dropped at our Myaree store.
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Wipe, test, reuse or recycle.
Every drive is wiped. Working devices are refurbished for reuse; the rest are recycled through our IT recycling service.
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Paperwork and payment.
You receive an itemised list and a data-wipe verification report, plus payment for anything we bought.
School Computer Recycling Questions
Do you collect old computers from schools?
Yes. We can arrange collection from schools across the Perth metro area for larger lots. For small lots, you're welcome to drop equipment at our store at 29 Hulme Ct, Myaree.
Is there a minimum number of devices?
There's no minimum. We take anything from a single laptop to a full fleet, and collection is available for larger lots. Call us if you're unsure and we'll work out the easiest option.
How do you make sure student data is removed?
Every drive is wiped with industry-standard data destruction methods before a device is tested or resold. Drives that can't be wiped are physically destroyed. We provide a verification report as proof the data has been destroyed.
Will you pay for our old school laptops?
Often, yes. Value depends on the model, age and condition of each device. Send us your list and we'll price each model. Devices too old or damaged to resell are recycled instead.
Does the WA e-waste ban apply to our school?
Each WA public school is a public entity in its own right. It has extra record-keeping duties if it has 200 or more full-time-equivalent staff, or created five or more tonnes of regulated e-waste in the previous financial year. Whatever your size, WA landfill operators aren't allowed to bury regulated e-waste, so old computers need to be reused or recycled.
What paperwork will we get?
You'll receive an itemised list of everything we took and a data-wipe verification report. Items we buy back for reuse don't need to be recorded as e-waste under the WA Government's guidance; for anything we recycle, ask us what paperwork your school needs for its records.
Why do you need ID from our staff member?
Licensed second-hand dealers in WA must verify the identity of anyone selling goods to them, using 100 points of ID, and keep a record of the sale. It's a legal requirement that protects schools and buyers alike.
Can we buy refurbished laptops from you too?
Yes. We sell tested, refurbished business-grade laptops with warranty. Ask us about pricing for larger orders. See our refurbished laptops page for current stock.
Clearing out old school IT?
Send us your device list and we'll come back with a clear quote.
DV Computers - 29 Hulme Ct, Myaree WA 6154, Australia
(08) 9329-9028 · sales@dvcomputers.com.au · WA Second-Hand Dealer Licence No. 1029