Laptop drop-off scheme launched at town hall

Residents can now drop-off unused laptops at Melksham Town Hall as part of an initiative to help bridge the digital inclusion gap. 

Melksham Town Council has partnered with Wiltshire Digital Drive and is now accepting unused laptops, MacBooks, tablets, microphones and keyboards, which will be refurbished and redistributed to individuals and families without access to essential technology.

Melksham’s Mayor Cllr Saffi Rabey said, “Digital inclusion plays a vital role in ensuring equal opportunities in education, employment and staying socially connected. This partnership strengthens the network across our local area to tackle digital poverty and provide enough laptops for people facing isolation or barriers to learning, work, or training.”

Following a successful operational review, Melksham Town Hall is now an official drop‑off point where residents can support the initiative by dropping off unused laptops. All devices are securely wiped during the refurbishment process before being redistributed, ensuring complete donor peace of mind.

Devices that cannot be accepted include PC towers with power supplies, screens or monitors, printers or photocopiers, unsorted miscellaneous cables or other electronic equipment.

If you would like to donate a device, visit www.wiltshiredigitaldrive.org or drop in to Melksham Town Hall Monday to Friday from 9am to 4pm.