Should I trade in or recycle my device?

If you’ve gone through the Trade-in assessment and did not receive a price offer your item is probably too damaged to be traded in. In this case, the next best thing to do is recycle it — even if it’s no longer working or badly damaged, your device still contains valuable materials that can be extracted and used in other devices.

What devices are eligible for Trade in?

Currently, you can trade in smartphones, tablets, MacBooks, headphones, earphones, speakers, and gaming consoles. This includes devices that have already been refurbished or repaired.

Can I recycle my device instead?

Recycling is the next best choice after Trade-in. We’re working hard to launch our recycling program in your area. In the meantime, we recommend searching online for a local recycler who operates in environmentally responsible ways.

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Sell your old devices for cash.
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Recycle any smartphone for free.
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Trade in, trade up, or recycle

A circular option for every device.

Trade-in
Sell your old devices for cash.
Learn more
Trade-up
Save on a new device by selling the old.
Learn more
Recycle
Recycle any smartphone for free.
Learn more

Quiz: Trade in, trade up, or recycle?

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What’s the condition of your current device?

A few scratches here and there, but still runs like a champ.
Brand new... except for a drop or two.
Basically a fossil.

By the numbers

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900 million tonnes of primary ore extraction avoided.
By reclaiming materials through e-waste recycling globally during 2022.
Only 1% of demand for raw materials is met by recycling.
Meanwhile, billions of dollars worth of valuable resources are dumped every year.
Devices live up to 3 years longer by trading in.
Refurbishing devices can extend their lifespans, thus reducing demand for new devices.

900 million tonnes of primary ore extraction avoided.
By reclaiming materials through e-waste recycling globally during 2022.
Only 1% of demand for raw materials is met by recycling.
Meanwhile, billions of dollars worth of valuable resources are dumped every year.
Devices live up to 3 years longer by trading in.
Refurbishing devices can extend their lifespans, thus reducing demand for new devices.

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If you’ve gone through the Trade-in assessment and did not receive a price offer your item is probably too damaged to be traded in. In this case, the next best thing to do is recycle it — even if it’s no longer working or badly damaged, your device still contains valuable materials that can be extracted and used in other devices.
Currently, you can trade in smartphones, tablets, MacBooks, headphones, earphones, speakers, and gaming consoles. This includes devices that have already been refurbished or repaired.
Recycling is the next best choice after Trade-in. We’re working hard to launch our recycling program in your area. In the meantime, we recommend searching online for a local recycler who operates in environmentally responsible ways.

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By the numbers

900 million tonnes of primary ore extraction avoided.

Only 1% of demand for raw materials is met by recycling.

Devices live up to 3 years longer by trading in.

900 million tonnes of primary ore extraction avoided.

Only 1% of demand for raw materials is met by recycling.

Devices live up to 3 years longer by trading in.

Explore other sustainability options

Trade-in

Trade-up

Recycle

Explore other sustainability options

Trade-in

Trade-up

Recycle

FAQs

Should I trade in or recycle my device?

What devices are eligible for Trade in?

Can I recycle my device instead?