Phone & Tablet Recycling Phones & Tablets
Free drop-off recycling for iPads, Android tablets, e-readers, smartwatches, and phones. Every brand, any condition. Erase working devices before drop-off.
EverTrade Electronics accepts tablets, iPads, e-readers, smartwatches, and smartphones for free drop-off recycling, working or broken. Mobile devices contain valuable materials including gold, silver, copper, and cobalt that can be recovered. They also store personal and business data, so erase a working device before you bring it in: on an iPad or iPhone, use Erase All Content and Settings; on an Android device, follow the manufacturer's factory data reset steps for your model. Have a device you cannot erase, or business devices that need documented handling? Call (832) 777-3002 to discuss your requirements before bringing them in.
What Phones & Tablets We Accept
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
iPhones
Every iPhone cell phone model, any generation, working or broken
Android Phones
Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel, OnePlus, Motorola, all Android cell phone brands
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
Erase a working device before drop-off. On an iPad or iPhone, sign out of your Apple Account and use Erase All Content and Settings; Reset All Settings does not erase your data. On an Android device, follow the manufacturer's factory data reset steps for your model. Back up first and remove any SIM or SD card. Have a device you cannot erase, or business devices that need documented handling? Call (832) 777-3002 to discuss your requirements before bringing them in.
How It Works
1. Contact Us
Call, text, or fill out our contact form. For businesses, we can schedule a 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
Erase working devices before drop-off; call ahead about any device you cannot erase.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is phones & tablets recycling really free?
Yes! Dropping off phones & tablets at EverTrade Electronics is free. Just drive up during business hours, no appointment needed. Businesses can schedule quoted on-site pickup for qualifying 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?
Erase a working device before you bring it in. Working items may be routed to reuse. 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 permanently removes or destroys data on a storage device. The goal is to prevent anyone from recovering the information.
GeneralE-Waste
Electronic waste (e-waste) is any unwanted electronic device or accessory. Examples include computers, monitors, phones, printers, and cables.
Data SecurityCertificate of Destruction
A certificate of destruction records how specific IT assets were destroyed. It confirms that the listed data was made unavailable.
Ready to Recycle Your Phones & Tablets?
Free drop-off. On-site business pickup for qualifying loads. Zero hassle.