Phone & Tablet Recycling
Free recycling for all smartphones and tablets. iPhone, Samsung, iPad, Android — every brand, any condition. Data securely destroyed.
EverTrade Electronics accepts all smartphones and tablets for free recycling. Mobile devices contain valuable materials including gold, silver, copper, and cobalt that can be recovered. More importantly, phones and tablets store enormous amounts of personal and business data that must be securely destroyed before disposal. We follow NIST 800-88 guidelines for mobile device sanitization, ensuring factory resets and cryptographic erasure are properly executed.
What Phones & Tablets We Accept
iPhones
All iPhone models, any generation, working or broken
Android Phones
Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel, OnePlus, Motorola — all brands
iPads
All iPad models including iPad Pro, Air, and Mini
Android Tablets
Samsung Galaxy Tab, Amazon Fire, Lenovo — all models
E-Readers
Kindle, Nook, Kobo, and other e-ink devices
Smartwatches
Apple Watch, Samsung Galaxy Watch, Fitbit, Garmin
Why Recycle Phones & Tablets?
- Mobile devices contain lithium batteries that are fire hazards in landfills
- A single smartphone contains gold, silver, platinum, and over 60 other elements
- Unwiped phones can expose personal data, photos, passwords, and financial info
- Millions of phones are discarded yearly — recycling reduces mining demand for raw materials
Data Security
All phones and tablets undergo factory reset followed by cryptographic erasure verification. For business clients with HIPAA or compliance requirements, we can provide individual certificates of destruction per device.
How It Works
1. Contact Us
Call, text, or fill out our contact form. For businesses, we can schedule a free pickup.
2. Drop Off or Pickup
Bring items to our Sugar Land facility or we pick up for bulk business loads.
3. We Handle the Rest
Data destruction, recycling, and certificates — we take care of everything.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is phones & tablets recycling really free?
Yes! There is no charge to recycle phones & tablets at EverTrade Electronics. Just drive up during business hours — no appointment needed. Businesses can schedule free pickup for pallet-size loads or larger.
Do you accept broken phones & tablets?
Absolutely. We accept phones & tablets in any condition — working, broken, water-damaged, cracked screens, or missing parts. There is still value in the materials.
What happens to my phones & tablets after drop-off?
First, any data storage is securely wiped or destroyed. Working items may be refurbished for resale. Non-working items are disassembled and sorted for material recovery — metals, plastics, and circuit boards are each processed separately.
Related Services
Related Glossary Terms
Data Sanitization
Data sanitization is the process of deliberately, permanently, and irreversibly removing or destroying data stored on a memory device, making it unrecoverable.
GeneralE-Waste
Electronic waste (e-waste) refers to discarded electronic devices and equipment, including computers, monitors, phones, and peripherals that have reached end-of-life.
Data SecurityCertificate of Destruction
A certificate of destruction is an official document issued by a recycler confirming that specific IT assets have been securely destroyed and data has been rendered unrecoverable.
Ready to Recycle Your Phones & Tablets?
Free drop-off. Free business pickup. Zero hassle.