Mobile Phones & Tablets
Best Buy and Call2Recycle both accept phones and tablets for free. Many manufacturers and carriers also offer trade-in or mail-back programs, check your device brand's own site for current offers.
Curbside recycling?
No
Phones and tablets do not belong in curbside recycling.
Safety note
Built-in lithium-ion batteries can be a fire risk if the device is damaged or swollen, handle carefully.
How to prepare it
- Back up your data
- Sign out of accounts and remove the SIM card
- Perform a full factory reset to erase personal data
Common fees
Free at Best Buy and through Call2Recycle
Quantity limits
Contact the facility to confirm.
Residency restrictions
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Appointment required?
Contact the facility to confirm.
Verified nearby locations
West LA S.A.F.E. Center at UCLA
550 Charles E. Young Drive, Los Angeles, CA
- Fee:
- Free for City of Los Angeles and LA County residents
- Hours:
- Fridays, Saturdays, and the first Sunday of each month, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Appointment:
- Not required
East Valley: Randall Street S.A.F.E. Center
11025 Randall Street, Los Angeles, CA
- Fee:
- Free for City of Los Angeles and LA County residents
- Hours:
- Saturdays and Sundays, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Appointment:
- Not required
Playa del Rey: Hyperion S.A.F.E. Center
7660 W. Imperial Highway, Gate B, Los Angeles, CA
- Fee:
- Free for City of Los Angeles and LA County residents
- Hours:
- Saturdays and Sundays, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Appointment:
- Not required
Gaffey Street S.A.F.E. Center
1400 N. Gaffey St., Los Angeles, CA
- Fee:
- Free for City of Los Angeles and LA County residents
- Hours:
- Saturdays and Sundays, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Appointment:
- Not required
Nicole Bernson S.A.F.E. Center
10241 N. Balboa Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
- Fee:
- Free for City of Los Angeles and LA County residents
- Hours:
- Saturdays and Sundays, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Appointment:
- Not required
Los Angeles-Glendale S.A.F.E. Center
4600 Colorado Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
- Fee:
- Free for City of Los Angeles and LA County residents
- Hours:
- Saturdays and Sundays, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Appointment:
- Not required
Programs, hours, fees, eligibility, and accepted materials can change. Confirm details with the facility before traveling.
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