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For Residents

Free iPhone Recycling Made Easy

Old, unwanted, or unused iPhones don’t belong in drawers or the trash. City eWaste makes it easy to recycle iPhones responsibly, keeping harmful materials out of landfills and supporting a cleaner community.

We’ve helped thousands of people get rid of their E-waste

Service Overview

Server Recycling

Ideal for:

  • Residents
  • Students
  • Families
  • Small businesses
  • Anyone upgrading or clearing out old phones

Looking for:

  • Free, convenient iPhone recycling
  • A responsible alternative to throwing devices away
  • A trusted local electronics recycler
  • Drop-off locations that are easy to access

iPhone Recycling Snapshot:

  • Free iPhone recycling for all models and conditions
  • Convenient drop-off locations, no appointment needed
  • Recycle iPhone chargers and accessories for free
  • Responsible handling of batteries and components

Service Overview

Server Recycling

Ideal for:

Residents • Students • Families • Small businesses • Anyone upgrading or clearing out old phones

iPhone Recycling Snapshot:

● Free, convenient iPhone recycling ● A responsible alternative to throwing devices away ● A trusted local electronics recycler ● Drop-off locations that are easy to access

Looking for:

iPhone Recycling Snapshot

● Free iPhone recycling for all models and conditions ● Convenient drop-off locations, no appointment needed ● Recycle iPhone chargers and accessories for free ● Responsible handling of batteries and components

How It Works

Prepare your iPhone for recycling

Step 1

Prepare your iPhone for recycling

Back up important files, sign out of iCloud, and factory reset your phone to erase all personal data before recycling. Follow these steps:

-> How to prepare Apple devices for recycling

Step 2

Drop it off at the nearest location

Bring your iPhone and accessories (chargers, cables, cases) to any City eWaste drop-off location for free recycling.

Step 3

Responsible recycling

The best way to recycle is to reuse. Clearing your iCloud and wiping your iPhone is the #1 sure way to keep your data secure and help the reuse market. Devices that can’t be reused are responsibly recycled to keep materials out of landfills.

Why Us

A trusted partner for public programs

With certified processes and a community-first approach, we handle your devices responsibly from drop-off to final recycling.

Secure Data Destruction

We wipe all data using certified processes to keep your information fully protected.

Recycle All and Any Electronics

We accept anything with a cord or battery, and rescue and rehome as many items as possible before recycling

Electronic Recycling and Chain of Custody

We track your devices from drop-off to final recycling for complete transparency.

FAQ

More Information About

iPhone Recycling

What iPhones do you accept?

We accept all iPhone models and conditions, including broken or outdated devices, plus iPhone chargers, cables, and accessories for free.

Do I need to prepare my iPhone for recycling?

It’s recommended that you back up important
files, sign out of iCloud, and factory reset your phone to erase all personal data before recycling. If you’re unable to, we’ll still recycle your iPhone securely.

Is iPhone recycling really free?

Yes, iPhone recycling is free at all City eWaste drop-off
locations.

Why shouldn’t iPhones go in the trash?

Phones contain batteries and other hazardous
materials that don’t belong in landfills. They also hold personal information that shouldn’t be discarded responsibly. Recycling helps protect your privacy, the environment, and reduces waste.

We welcome anyone wanting to do the right thing and ditch those unwanted devices—households, businesses, schools, hospitals, estate sales, junk removal services, private organizations…you name it. If you’ve got old tech, we’ll make sure it finds a greener future.

At the end of the day, we’re here to keep e waste out of landfills and give a high-five to Mother Nature. Ready to join the cause? Come see us, and let’s put that outdated gear where it belongs—back into the recycling loop instead of gathering dust in your office or garage. Because taking care of our planet is always in style (unlike certain haircuts we won’t mention).

A good rule of thumb: if it has a cord or a battery, then we take it. Most items are free to recycle, but there are fees for items containing good amounts of glass or plastic. Download our 2025 price sheet.

Still Have Questions?

Contact Support

Not sure what goes where? Our team’s happy to help you sort it out.

The “Yep, We Take These Too” List

What We Accept

We’ll take almost anything with a battery or a plug. From tiny gadgets to chunky tech. 

HP, Lenovo, LG, Asus, Samsung...

Computers

Apple, Samsung, Lenovo...

Laptops

Samsung, HP, Intel, Dell

Servers

TP Link, Cisco, Dell

Network Gear

Cisco, Huawei, Nokia, ZTE

Telecom

Mouses, Keyboards, Headsets...

Audio & Visual Equipment

Asus, Intel, AMD, HP

Circuit Boards

Seagate, Western Digital, Toshiba

Hard Drives

Microsoft, Oracle, IBM

Software

Apple, Samsung, Google, Motorola

Phones

iPads, iPhones, Macbooks...

Tablets

Nvidia, Intel, AMD

GPUs

Radios, TVs, Music Players...

Vintage Devices

Nintendo, Sega, Atari, Sony, Microsoft

Gaming Consoles

VHS, DVDs, CDs, Video Games

Media

The “Yep, We Take These Too” List

Other Devices We Handle

From tiny gadgets to chunky tech, we’re ready for whatever’s collecting dust at home.

Electronics Don’t Die, They compound.

It's Time to Get
Rid of Them

Join the revolution and get your house free of eWaste today!

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