How to Recycle Your Technology

Recycle with Computer Manufacturers and Mobile Carriers

Computer Manufacturers Most will take their own stuff, but how you go about it depends on the maker. You can find a quick chart on the Environmental Protection Agency’s Plug-In to eCycling site.

Mobile Carriers
Every one of the four major mobile phone service providers will take cell phones back for recycling, either to dispose of safely or, better yet, to refurbish for special use as 911 emergency phones for those in need, such as abuse victims or active duty military soldiers. Just remember to erase the data from your phone before you drop it off. If it’s from AT&T or T-Mobile, take out the phone’s SIM card, too. All of the carriers’ efforts are also part of the EPA Plug-In to eCycling campaign.

 

 

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AT&T Reuse & Recycle
Takes any phone, plus batteries and accessories. Just drop them at the nearest AT&T store.

Sprint Re:cycle
Sprint offers to buy-back some phones from existing customers and provides credit toward a new one, but if that doesn’t work, it will take any phones, batteries, and accessories you want to drop off or send in by creating a pre-printed, postage-paid shipping label.

T-Mobile’s Handset Recycling Program
Again, T-Mobile will take any carrier’s phone and accessories—it’s a good idea to also donate the charger—either in the story or by mail with a pre-printed label with postage already paid.

HopeLine from Verizon
Specifically targeted to get recycled phones to victims of domestic violence, Verizon’s program is no different for you, the donate—you can drop phones, batteries, and accessories at the stores around the country or use the pre-paid shipping label. Start your own HopeLine Phone Drive to get involved.