Donate or recycle mobile phones near you

Find a nearby place for mobile phones

Set your location to search close to home. The finder only shows places linked to this item.

How to donate or recycle mobile phones

Back up your data, sign out, remove the SIM and reset the phone. Working phones may have reuse or trade-in value.

Possible recycling routes

Charity donation pointsReuse shops and centresElectrical recycling pointsHousehold waste recycling centresRetailer take-back points

Prepare mobile phones for donation or recycling

• Back up needed data
• Remove SIM and memory cards
• Reset the device and remove account locks

What must stay out

Keep these items separate and check the site rules before you travel.

• A reset may fail if the phone is damaged
• Swollen or damaged batteries need a safe route
• Postal services set battery and packaging rules

Types of site to check

These site types can list mobile phones. Each provider sets its own limits and access rules.

• Charity donation points

  Charity shops, donation banks and collection services for clean, safe and saleable goods. Each charity decides what its local shops can accept.

• Reuse shops and centres

  Sites that accept usable household items for resale or redistribution. They can be at recycling centres or run as separate community projects.

• Electrical recycling points

  Drop-off points for electrical items with a plug, battery or cable. Accepted item sizes vary by site.

• Household waste recycling centres

  Council-run sites that accept many types of household recycling and waste. Local rules can cover booking, proof of address, vehicle permits and charges for some DIY waste.

• Retailer take-back points

  Shops and delivery services that take back selected products or packaging. Rules depend on the product, the retailer and whether you are buying a replacement.

Collection and take-back services

These services may offer another route when a local site does not list the item.

• Currys electrical recycling

  Currys accepts electrical items for recycling in stores and offers take-back options with some deliveries.

• British Heart Foundation

  Charity shops accept selected saleable goods. Furniture and electrical shops can also collect suitable larger items from some addresses.

• Electrical retailer take-back

  Retailers can take back old electrical products under UK waste electrical rules. The service depends on the retailer and the item size.

Related item guides

• Household batteries

  Portable batteries including AA, AAA, button cells and rechargeable battery packs.

• Electrical items

  Household products with a plug, battery, cable or crossed-out wheelie bin symbol.

• Laptops and computers

  Personal computers, laptops, tablets, monitors, keyboards and related household equipment.

• Vapes and e-cigarettes

  Disposable and rechargeable vaping devices with built-in batteries and electrical parts.

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Questions about donating or recycling mobile phones

Where can I donate or recycle mobile phones?

Enter your postcode in the local finder to search charity donation points and reuse shops and centres and electrical recycling points and household waste recycling centres and retailer take-back points near you. Check the provider page before you travel because item lists and access rules can change.

How should I prepare mobile phones for recycling?

Back up your data, sign out, remove the SIM and reset the phone. Working phones may have reuse or trade-in value.