In most states it is considered illegal to dispose of old electronics in the trash. Options to consider are:
- Best Buy Recycling Program
- Buy Back World
- Gazelle
- Staples Recycling Program
- West Marine Acid Battery Recycling Program
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Good to Know
- Before you donate or enlist in a recycle program be sure to remove all of your data first.
- If you’re buying used electronics, buy from a reputable source and one that offers a warranty.
- Goodwill accepts select electronic donations.
- Log off of all subscription services.
- Marine electronics may not qualify.
- Online buyback sites usually request device details, provide a quote, generate an acceptance offer and prepaid shipping labels.
- Restoring to factory default alone does not scrub your phone data.
- Store Recycle Programs tend to offer a savings on select accessory or device purchases. Usually varies by device being recycled.
- Turn off Find my Phone feature before you donate or enlist in a recycle program.
- Use reputable recycling services like e-Stewards and R2 Recycling.