# eCycling Central

> eCycling Central (ecyclingcentral.com) is a US-focused information resource for
> electronics recycling, e-waste disposal, and device trade-in values. It tracks
> recycler drop-off points, retailer take-back programs, and live device trade-in
> values. Operated by Defining Style Limited.

## Key facts
- 62 million tonnes of e-waste generated globally in 2022 (UN); only ~22% properly recycled
- A typical smartphone contains recoverable gold, silver, palladium, and copper
- Reusing a working device saves about 4x more CO2 than recycling it

## Tools (most useful pages)
- [Device trade-in value checker](https://ecyclingcentral.com/tools/device-value-checker): free tool comparing buyback offers across 83 phones, laptops, tablets, and consoles.
- [Recycling locator](https://ecyclingcentral.com/tools/recycling-locator): find electronics recycling drop-off points near you by location and material type.
- [Scrap & CO2 calculator](https://ecyclingcentral.com/tools/scrap-value-calculator): recoverable material value and CO2 saved per device.

## Recyclers and retailer take-back
- [Electronics recyclers directory](https://ecyclingcentral.com/recyclers)
- [Best Buy recycling: fees and accepted items](https://ecyclingcentral.com/recyclers/best-buy-electronics-recycling)
- [Staples electronics recycling](https://ecyclingcentral.com/recyclers/staples-electronics-recycling)

## Guides
- [Electronics recycling near me](https://ecyclingcentral.com/guides/electronics-recycling-near-me-complete-guide-2026)
- [TV recycling and disposal cost](https://ecyclingcentral.com/guides/tv-recycling-near-me-free-pickup-disposal-cost-2026)
- [All recycling guides](https://ecyclingcentral.com/guides)

## Research and original data
- [State of US E-Waste 2026](https://ecyclingcentral.com/research/state-of-us-e-waste-2026): original US e-waste dataset and report (citable statistics by state).

## Browse
- [Brands](https://ecyclingcentral.com/brands)
- [Device types](https://ecyclingcentral.com/devices)
- [Cities and areas](https://ecyclingcentral.com/areas)
- [Trade-in value guides](https://ecyclingcentral.com/trade-in)
- [News](https://ecyclingcentral.com/news)

## API
- [Trade-in prices JSON](https://ecyclingcentral.com/api/trade-in-prices): trade-in values for 83 devices. Supports ?brand= and ?category= filters.
- [Recycling locations JSON](https://ecyclingcentral.com/api/recycling-locations): nearest recycling centers (requires ?lat= and ?lon=).

## Data sources
UN Global E-Waste Monitor, US EPA, Eurostat WEEE, IRENA, iFixit, BankMyCell, Decluttr, Back Market.