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Can you recycle smartphone?
Special drop-off only
Smartphone isn’t a curbside item, but it can be handled through a e-waste or retail trade-in.
| Goes in | E-waste or retail trade-in |
|---|---|
| Category | 🔌 Electronics & Batteries |
| Verdict | Special |
How to prepare smartphone
Wipe your data, then trade it in or use an e-waste drop-off.
Quick checklist before you bin it
- Wipe your data, then trade it in or use an e-waste drop-off.
- Confirm acceptance on your city or hauler’s recycling list — rules vary.
- Can’t recycle it locally? Trade in or donate working phones.
Why?
It holds valuable metals plus a hazardous lithium battery.
Better option
Trade in or donate working phones.
FAQ: Smartphone
Can I put smartphone in the curbside recycling bin?
Smartphone isn’t a curbside item, but it can be handled through a e-waste or retail trade-in.
How should I dispose of smartphone?
E-waste or retail trade-in. Wipe your data, then trade it in or use an e-waste drop-off.
Why isn’t smartphone recyclable?
It holds valuable metals plus a hazardous lithium battery.
What can I do with smartphone instead?
Trade in or donate working phones.