Frequently Asked Questions

Sam's Spares Limited is a Western Australian registered charity and social enterprise, co-founded by Samuel Thomas and Diane Lloyd.

We create meaningful employment opportunities for neurodivergent individuals through the refurbishment and reuse of donated technology.

We also provide NDIS workplace mentoring, affordable refurbished computers and free technology to eligible individuals and community organisations, while reducing electronic waste and improving digital inclusion.

For financial donations:

Sam's Spares Limited

BSB: 633000

Account: 192231405

Registered Charity

All donations of $2 or more are tax-deductible.

Sam's Spares accepts donated technology suitable for refurbishment, reuse or responsible repurposing.

We accept:

• Laptops and desktop computers.
• Computer parts, including hard drives, RAM, graphics cards, motherboards and power supplies.
• Cables and chargers.
• Servers and NAS equipment.
• Mobile phones and tablets.
• Vintage and retro computers and parts.

Please note: Sam's Spares is primarily a technology reuse organisation, not a general e-waste recycler. We cannot accept all electronic waste.

For the full list of accepted items and drop-off locations, please visit our Technology Donations page.

If you're unsure whether your equipment is suitable, contact workshop@samsspares.org before donating.

Absolutely! Sam's Spares welcomes technology donations from businesses, government departments and organisations.

We offer two ways to contribute:

1. Technology Donor

Donate your unwanted technology to support our mission. Every contribution is appreciated, and we're happy to acknowledge your organisation's generosity.

2. Technology Impact Partner

For organisations seeking an ongoing partnership, we offer additional benefits, including complimentary data destruction services, reporting and recognition of your contribution.

Both pathways support neurodivergent employment, digital inclusion and environmental sustainability.

Interested in donating or becoming a Technology Impact Partner? Contact workshop@samsspares.org to discuss the options available.

Sam's Spares has a Secure Data Destruction Policy to ensure donated technology is handled securely and responsibly.

We use professional data sanitisation and destruction equipment, including Blancco software and physical destruction equipment.

Data wiping is provided free for donated devices, with certificates available for an additional fee.

For full details about our processes, services and pricing, please visit our Data Destruction Services page.

Technology donations can be dropped off at our warehouse:

Sam's Spares Limited
2 Stalker Road, Gosnells WA
Monday to Friday, 9 am – 5 pm

We also have community collection points across Perth for smaller devices, including laptops, tablets and mobile phones.

For larger donations, bulk collections and community drop-off locations, please visit our Technology Donations page.

Sam's Spares provides free refurbished technology to eligible individuals and community organisations through our digital inclusion programs.

Eligibility criteria and application processes vary depending on the program.

For full details and to apply, please visit our Apply for a Free Device page.

Yes! 

Sam's Spares offers affordable computer diagnostic and repair services from our Gosnells workshop.

Our technicians can assess your device, identify faults and recommend whether repair or replacement is the most cost-effective option.

Diagnostic fees start from $50 for eligible concession card holders, with standard diagnostics costing $99.

For full details, pricing and conditions, please visit our Computer Repairs page.

Alternatively, contact workshop@samsspares.org to arrange an assessment.

Yes! 

Sam's Spares sells affordable, quality refurbished laptops, desktop computers and other technology.

Every purchase supports meaningful employment for neurodivergent Western Australians, reduces electronic waste and helps us provide technology to people in need.

To explore our products and purchasing options, please visit our Technology Sales page.

Not everything we have available is listed online, as our stock changes regularly. If you're looking for something specific, please contact our sales team directly at sales@samsspares.org.