How to Prepare Phones for Resale or Recycling
A step-by-step answer, covering what actually matters and what you can skip. A working phone, even a few years old, may still have resale value — brand, model, condition and battery health all factor in.
- Factory reset and sign out of accounts before handing over any phone.
- Small items like chargers and earbuds are e-waste too — include them.
- Working phones may have resale value — check before recycling.
Resale for phones and tablets
For how to prepare phones for resale or recycling, a working phone, even a few years old, may still have resale value — brand, model, condition and battery health all factor in. Non-working devices can still have component value.
Battery safety in small devices
For how to prepare phones for resale or recycling, phone, tablet and power bank batteries are lithium-ion and can swell or become hazardous if damaged. Never attempt to remove a swollen battery yourself — flag it with a photo instead.
Accessories and small accessories
Chargers, cables, earbuds and headphones are genuine e-waste, even though they're easy to overlook — include them in the same pickup rather than putting them in general waste.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is resale better than recycling?
For how to prepare phones for resale or recycling: for a working phone, resale is usually worth checking first — non-working devices are typically better suited to recycling.
Can phones be sold?
Yes, working phones may have resale value depending on brand, model and condition.
Can old phones be recycled?
Yes, working and non-working phones are both accepted.
Can broken phones be collected?
Yes, a broken or non-working phone is still accepted and may have component value.
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Last updated: 2026-07-14