{"id":422297,"date":"2022-03-27T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-27T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-safely-dispose-of-an-old-phone\/"},"modified":"2022-03-27T15:00:00","modified_gmt":"2022-03-27T12:00:00","slug":"how-to-safely-dispose-of-an-old-phone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-safely-dispose-of-an-old-phone\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Safely Dispose of an Old Phone"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3d1f56b1146\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3d1f56b1146\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-safely-dispose-of-an-old-phone\/#%E2%80%9CHow_to_Safely_Dispose_of_an_Old_Phone%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;How to Safely Dispose of an Old Phone&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-safely-dispose-of-an-old-phone\/#First_Wipe_It_Clean\" >First, Wipe It Clean<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-safely-dispose-of-an-old-phone\/#Sell_Your_Phone\" >Sell Your Phone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-safely-dispose-of-an-old-phone\/#Donate\" >Donate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-safely-dispose-of-an-old-phone\/#Recycle\" >Recycle<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-safely-dispose-of-an-old-phone\/#How_Not_to_Dispose_of_an_Old_Phone\" >How Not to Dispose of an Old Phone<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CHow_to_Safely_Dispose_of_an_Old_Phone%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;How to Safely Dispose of an Old Phone&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage size-full wp-image-793039\" data-pagespeed-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Old-Phones.jpg?width=398&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 400w, https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Old-Phones.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Old-Phones.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Pile of old phones.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/old-cellphones-battery-electronic-waste-concept-351686873\">wk1003mike\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Most people are upgrading to a new phone every year or two, which means we all have old phones lying around. What can you do with these devices? There are a few ways to safely get rid of them.<\/p>\n<p>You don\u2019t <em>have<\/em> to get rid of your old phone. Even a super outdated phone still has a lot of powerful <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/technology\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"4\" title=\"Technology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">technology<\/a> inside. It can be put to a different use. However, if you don\u2019t want to re-purpose your old phone, you should dispose of it in a safe way. We\u2019ll show you how.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Turn an Old Android Phone into a Security Camera<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"First_Wipe_It_Clean\"><\/span>First, Wipe It Clean<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-774955\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/iphone_13_factory_reset_hero_3.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"An iPhone silhouette with an orange screen and circular arrows\" width=\"650\" height=\"366\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Before you get rid of a phone\u2014whether it be by selling or disposing of\u2013it\u2019s a good idea to get all of your stuff off of it. As long as the device is still functional, you should be able to do this.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Wipe Your Android Device and Restore It to Factory Settings<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>iPhones and Android devices let you perform a \u201cfactory reset.\u201d As the name implies, this will wipe the device and bring it back to the state it was in when it left the factory. The process is straightforward, but it can\u2019t be reversed. Make sure you backup anything you want to keep first.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Factory Reset an iPhone or iPad<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sell_Your_Phone\"><\/span>Sell Your Phone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your old phone is still functional, you may actually be able to get some money for it. There are plenty of places to sell phones these days. One of our favorite places is <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/\">Swappa.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Sw<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>a is a similar concept to eBay, but a little more focused. You can sell any type of phone, including iPhones and Android devices. iPhones especially hold their value well, so you may be surprised to see what you can get.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s always a good idea to explore selling before ditching an old phone. You can get a little cash and provide a device to someone who has a use for it. If someone is willing to pay for your old phone, chances are it won\u2019t go to im<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">media<\/a>te waste.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Sell Your Laptop, Phone, or Tablet for Top Dollar<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Donate\"><\/span>Donate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-793081\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Goodwill.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Goodwill store.\" width=\"650\" height=\"350\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/springfield-missouri-march-22-2019-goodwill-1565062519\">damann\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You may not be interested in going through the hassle of selling your old phone, but that doesn\u2019t mean it has to go to waste. There are a number of places that will accept donations of old phones.<\/p>\n<p>Before you donate, make sure the device is functioning. Donating should not be used as a way to offload broken phones. Donating a phone can put it in the pocket of someone who really needs it.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recycle\"><\/span>Recycle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The last resort is to recycle the old phone. This is the best option if you don\u2019t want to sell it or it\u2019s not functional enough for donating. There are a lot of valuable components in smartphones, which makes recycling important.<\/p>\n<p>There are many places that can recycle an old phone for you. It\u2019s likely your local recycling center or landfill has electronics recycling. Here are a few other places that can do it as well.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/bestbuy.7tiv.net\/c\/156932\/671509\/10014?subId1=htg&amp;subId2=793005&amp;sharedid=&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Frecycling%2Frecycle-faqs%2Fpcmcat174700050009.c\">Best Buy<\/a><\/strong>: Many Best Buy locations have a convenient electronics recycling kiosk inside the store.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.call2recycle.org\/locator\/\">Call2Recycle<\/a><\/strong>: This non-profit organization offers drop-off locations for phones across the U.S.<\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/search.earth911.com\/?what=Cell+Phones&amp;where=zip+code&amp;list_filter=all&amp;max_distance=25&amp;family_id=&amp;latitude=&amp;longitude=&amp;country=&amp;province=&amp;city=&amp;sponsor=\"><strong>Earth911<\/strong><\/a> has a Recycling Search tool than can help you find a location near you to drop off your phone.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Not_to_Dispose_of_an_Old_Phone\"><\/span>How <em>Not<\/em> to Dispose of an Old Phone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As you can see, there are plenty of ways to safely get a phone out of your possession. There is a wrong way to do it, though.<\/p>\n<p>You should never throw away electronics with your regular trash. Many of the components\u2014especially batteries\u2014can be harmful or dangerous if not disposed of properly. That doesn\u2019t happen if you\u2019re just taking it to the curb.<\/p>\n<p>Sell, donate, or recycle, but don\u2019t trash an old phone. There might be something you can still do with your old phone, but if not, choose one of those safe methods. 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