: Best Buy's trusted recycling partners wipe or physically destroy any remaining data on the devices to keep your information secure. Alternative Options :

: You are permitted to drop off up to 3 electronic items per household, per day .

: You can recycle cell phones at no cost by bringing them to the customer service counter or a front door advisor.

in your device's settings to wipe your personal information before handing it over. How to recycle (or trade in) your old tech - Best Buy

to a cloud service or hard drive so you don't lose your photos and contacts. Remove your SIM card and any external SD memory cards.

: They accept old phones regardless of the brand, age, or where the device was originally purchased.