How to Prepare Your Electronics for Recycling in Sugar Land

Recycling your old electronics is one of the best ways to protect our Fort Bend County environment while decluttering your home or office. At EverTrade Electronics Recycling, we make the process simple, but a little preparation ensures your electronics recycling experience goes smoothly and keeps your personal data secure.

Step 1: Back Up Important Data

Before bringing any device to our Sugar Land facility, make sure you’ve saved any files, photos, or documents you want to keep:

For Computers and Laptops:

• Transfer files to a new computer or external drive
• Check for files in Downloads, Documents, and Desktop folders
• Don’t forget browser bookmarks and saved passwords

For Smartphones and Tablets:

• Back up photos to cloud storage (Google Photos, iCloud)
• Export contacts to your new device
• Check for important documents or notes

Step 2: Sign Out of All Accounts

Remove your personal accounts from devices before recycling:

• Sign out of email accounts (Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo)
• Log out of social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter)
• Remove devices from Apple ID or Google accounts
• Sign out of banking and shopping apps

Step 3: Perform a Factory Reset

Smartphones and Tablets:

• iPhone: Settings → General → Reset → Erase All Content and Settings
• Android: Settings → System → Reset → Factory Data Reset

Computers:

• Windows: Settings → Update & Security → Recovery → Reset this PC
• Mac: System Preferences → Disk Utility → Erase (then reinstall macOS)

Step 4: Remove or Destroy Storage Devices

For extra security with business computers:

• Remove hard drives if possible
• Our team at EverTrade can provide secure hard drive destruction services
• We follow industry best practices for data destruction

Step 5: Gather Accessories

Bring these items when possible:

• Power cords and chargers
• Keyboards and mice
• Cables and adapters
• Original boxes (helpful but not required)

Don’t worry if you’re missing items – we accept electronics in any condition!

What EverTrade Accepts

Our Sugar Land facility accepts:

• Desktop computers and laptops (all brands)
• Smartphones and tablets
• Printers and office equipment
• Gaming consoles
• Computer accessories and cables
• LCD monitors (sorry, no old CRT monitors)

Items We Don’t Accept

• Kitchen appliances
• Large household appliances
• CRT monitors and tube TVs
• Batteries (except those inside devices)

Drop-Off Made Easy

Location: 10100 Belknap Rd., Suite B5, Sugar Land, TX 77498

Hours:

• Monday-Friday: 8:00am-4:00pm
• Saturday: 8:00am-1:00pm
• Sunday: Closed

Free Pickup Available: For businesses or large quantities, call (832) 777-3002 to schedule free pickup in Sugar Land, Missouri City, Stafford, and throughout Fort Bend County.

Questions About Electronics Recycling?

Our family-owned business has been serving Sugar Land since 2017. We’re happy to answer any questions about preparing your electronics for recycling or what items we accept.

Contact us:

• Phone: (832) 777-3002
• Email: info@EverTradeElectronics.com
• Walk-ins welcome during business hours!

Serving Sugar Land, Fort Bend County, and Greater Houston with responsible electronics recycling.