The global directory for electronics recycling, e-waste disposal, and device trade-ins. Watch the live counter below — the world is generating e-waste right now, faster than it can be recycled.
The world generated 62 million tonnes of e-waste in 2022, up 82% from 2010 (UN Global E-Waste Monitor 2024). Only 22.3% was properly recycled. We help you recycle responsibly, trade in devices for cash, and find certified recyclers worldwide.
87 electronics and energy brands reviewed for recyclability and trade-in programmes.
30 device categories from phones to solar panels. How to recycle each type.
65 cities across US, UK, Canada, Australia, EU, India, and Japan. Local recycling options.
65 how-to guides covering data wiping, solar panel recycling, right to repair, and more.
39 device trade-in value guides. Compare prices from 5+ providers.
25 certified recycling services reviewed. Best Buy, Staples, Currys, and more.
20 IT asset disposition providers for businesses. Certifications, data destruction.
25 e-waste laws explained. WEEE, EPA, right to repair, Basel Convention.
40 e-waste terms defined in plain language.
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Free trade-in value checker for 83 popular devices. Compare prices from Apple Trade In, Decluttr, Back Market, and more. Check phones, laptops, tablets, and gaming consoles.
Free recycling center locator powered by OpenStreetMap. Search 300,000+ locations worldwide for electronics recycling, battery drop-offs, scrap metal, textiles, and hazardous waste facilities.
Local electronics recycling guides with drop-off points, opening hours, and free disposal options. Covers 170 cities across 8 countries.
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Manufacturer recycling programmes, trade-in values, and sustainability reviews for 87 major electronics and energy brands.
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What to do with your old tech. Detailed recycling guides for 30 categories from smartphones to solar panels.
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In-depth how-to content covering data destruction, solar panel recycling, right-to-repair law, and more.
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Side-by-side breakdowns to help you choose between recyclers, brands, and trade-in services.
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E-waste regulation updates, brand recycling announcements, repairability scores, and product recalls.
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eCycling Central has tracked electronics recycling since 2007. The directory exists to cut through the confusion around e-waste: where can you legally drop it off, which manufacturers will take it back for free, what happens to the materials afterwards, and when you can get cash for a working device instead of throwing it away. Content is reviewed by three staff editors with backgrounds in environmental law, sustainability reporting, and IT asset management.
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