Phones & Tablets Recycling
Phone and tablet recycling through Green Century Recycling provides a responsible way to recycle smartphones, cell phones, tablets, and related mobile devices. Serving communities across Oregon and Southwest Washington, we handle devices securely and responsibly to protect customer data and support responsible electronics recycling.
What We Accept
The following phones, tablets, mobile devices, and related accessories are accepted in both working and non-working condition.
Smartphones
- Smartphones
- iPhones
- Android phones
- Foldable smartphones
- Older smartphones
Cell Phones
- Basic cell phones
- Flip phones
- Feature phones
- Older mobile phones
Tablets
- iPads
- Android tablets
- Windows tablets
- E-readers
- Other tablet devices
Mobile Device Accessories
- Phone chargers
- Tablet chargers
- Charging cables
- USB cables
- AC adapters
- Docking stations
- Phone and tablet accessories
How to Prepare Phones and Tablets for Recycling
Prepare Your Phones and Tablets for Recycling
Before recycling your phone or tablet, take a few simple steps to prepare your device for safe handling. Your personal data is securely handled through our Certified Data Destruction process. See the Process →
- Sign out of your accounts.
- Back up important files, photos, and contacts.
- Factory reset the device when possible.
- Remove personal files when possible.
- Remove SIM and memory cards when applicable.
- Gather chargers, cables, and related accessories.
- Pack damaged or fragile devices securely.
Why Recycle Phones and Tablets?
Responsible phone and tablet recycling helps protect personal data, reduce electronic waste, recover valuable materials, and support responsible reuse and recycling.
Reduce Electronic Waste
Keep unwanted phones and tablets out of the waste stream by recycling responsibly and helping reduce electronic waste.
Certified Data Destruction
We securely destroy data on accepted data-bearing devices through our certified process, giving you confidence that your information is protected.
Conserve Natural Resources
Recover valuable materials through responsible electronics recycling and help conserve natural resources for future generations.
Support Responsible Recycling
Choose certified recycling practices that prioritize reuse, environmental responsibility, and proper processing of electronic materials.
Secure Phone and Tablet Recycling
Phones and tablets received by Green Century Recycling follow a responsible process—from collection and secure data handling to reuse whenever possible and responsible recycling when reuse isn’t an option.
We Collect
Battery drop-off and residential pickup options are available across Oregon and Southwest Washington. Applicable recycling fees may apply.
We Reuse
Eligible phones and tablets are securely wiped, tested, and refurbished when possible, helping give reusable devices a second life.
We Recycle
Anything that can't be reused is responsibly dismantled and sent for certified material recovery—never landfilled.
Phone & Tablet Accessories We Accept
Phone chargers
Tablet chargers
USB charging cables
USB-C cables
Lightning cables
AC adapters
Charging docks
Wireless chargers
Docking stations
USB hubs
Card readers
External adapters
Related mobile-device accessories