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Cell Phones Recycling Near Me

Old cell phones can be recycled for free at many electronics retailers, carrier stores, e-waste recyclers and household hazardous waste sites. Back up and wipe the phone first, remove your SIM card, and consider trade-in or donation if it still works.

How to prepare cell phones for recycling

  1. Back up your data, then sign out of accounts and do a factory reset.
  2. Remove the SIM and any memory card.
  3. Don't try to remove sealed batteries yourself.
  4. Take chargers and accessories if the recycler wants them.

What usually isn't accepted

  • Phones with swollen or damaged batteries at some retail drop-offs — ask a hazardous-waste site

Will I get paid, or is there a fee?

Newer phones may be worth trade-in credit. Older or broken phones are usually recycled for free.

Common questions about cell phones recycling

Is it safe to recycle a phone with my data on it?

Only after you wipe it. Do a factory reset, or use a recycler that offers certified data destruction.

Cities with cell phones recycling