Check with your nearest cell phone store. Most of the following will take back cell phones.
- Alltel
- Batteries Plus
- Black & Decker
- Cingular Wireless
- Home Depot
- Lowe’s
- Office Depot
- Radio Shack
- Sears
- US Cellular
- Verizon Wireless
- Sprint
Advanced Technology Recycling (ATR)
355 Cottage Grove Street SEGrand Rapids, MI 49507
616-452-7779
Accepts non-CRT computers, copiers, printers, monitors, keyboards, non-CRT televisions, VCRs, radios, telephones, routers, cables, scanners, digital cameras, computer parts, non-PCB ballasts, etc. from commercial customers for a fee. Residential drop-offs are not accepted at this time. Please visit the website for a complete list of services provided.
Batteries Unlimited
3662 Clyde Park SWWyoming, MI 49509
616-534-1142
Accepts scrap batteries, including cell phone batteries, hearing aid batteries, etc. No alkaline batteries.
Best Buy
3410 Alpine Ave NWGrand Rapids, MI 49544
616-785-6779
Accepts TVs and videos, computers and tablets, cell phones and radios, appliances, ink and toner, rechargeable batteries, audio, home, music and movies, video games and gadgets, cameras and camcorders, car audio and video and GPS. Please visit the website for a complete list of what is or is not accepted for recycling.
Some items may have fees associated with recycling.
Call2Recycle - Rechargeable Battery Recycling Coalition
877-723-1297Accepts rechargeable batteries, single use batteries (only at specific locations and for a fee), damaged or recalled batteries, cellphones and their batteries.
Multiple locations. Search for nearby location by clicking here!
Cascade Engineering
5175 36th St SEGrand Rapids, MI 49512
616-975-4800
Accepts electronics, cell phones, ink jet cartridges, office supplies, books, phone books, magazines, eyeglasses, sports equipment, winter clothing for children, and business attire for women.
Cell Phones for Soldiers
678-580-1976Accepts cell phones for reuse to donate to soldiers.
Mail-in program.
CellPhoneBank.org
866-290-7864Accepts cell phones to reuse, allowing individuals access to cellular communication for 911 (emergency only) calls.
Mail-in program.
Comprenew
616-451-4400Accepts office and household electronics, computer components and accessories, satellite (DISH or Direct TV) dishes, and other e-waste. Please visit the website for a complete list of what is or is not accepted for recycling.
Some items may have fees associated with recycling.
Multiple locations.
Grand Rapids YWCA
25 Sheldon Boulevard SEGrand Rapids, MI 49503
616-459-4681
Will resell cell phones to a refurbishing and recycling partner. The proceeds will be used to care for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault here in our community.
iPhone Antidote
4040 Civic Center Drive, suite 200San Raphael, CA 94903
888-333-0635
Accepts and purchases old iPhones & Samsung phones. Program is free of charge. Shipping label provided. Call for information.
Lowe's Home Improvement
800-445-6937Accepts appliances, plastic plant trays/pots/tags, rechargeable batteries, cell phones, CFL bulbs, and plastic shopping bags.
Multiple locations.
ReCellular
Accepts cell phones for trade-in and recycling services.
Multiple locations/mail-in program.
Safe Haven Ministries
3501 Lake Eastbrook Blvd. SE Suite 335Grand Rapids, MI 49546
616-452-6664
Accepts used cell phones to recycle through Shelter Alliance, which raises funds to support Safe Haven’s programs.
South Kent Recycling & Waste Center
10300 South Kent Drive SWByron Center, MI 49315
616-632-7920
Accepts the following items for recycling: appliances, electronics, tires, cardboard, Christmas lights, and propane tanks. Accepts general refuse for disposal. Some items may have fees associated with them.
Staples
800-333-3330Accepts office/consumer electronics, ink/toner cartridges, rechargeable batteries, and confidential documents for shredding. No TVs or appliances. Please visit the website for a complete list of what is or is not accepted for recycling.
Multiple locations.
TechPayout
Accepts iPhones, smartphones, tablets, headphones, Apple watches, etc. Please visit the website for a complete list of what is or is not accepted for recycling.
Mail-in program.
Valley City Electronic Recycling
2929 32nd Street SEKentwood, MI 49512
616-855-1090
Accepts computer systems/accessories, medical equipment, telecom equipment, and rechargeable batteries. Please visit the website for a complete list of what is or is not accepted for recycling.