Google strives to ensure that our products are designed, packaged, and recycled in a sustainable way. We can help you recycle your old Google products and other electronics no longer in use. Learn more about Google's commitment to the environment.
For EU Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive and recycling information, go to our WEEE page.
Devices you can recycle through Google Store
There are various items you can recycle through Google Store. The list of accepted items is subject to change.
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Device type |
Details |
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Accessories |
Examples: chargers, power supplies, cables, phone cases & keyboards |
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Streaming devices |
Examples: Chromecast & Fire Stick |
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Fitness trackers |
Example: Fitbit |
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Home speakers |
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Laptops |
Includes Chromebooks |
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Nest Smoke & CO Alarms |
Google Nest devices only |
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Nest Thermostat |
Google Nest devices only |
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Security cameras & smart locks |
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Smartphones |
Examples: Google Pixel, Samsung & iPhones |
| Smartwatches | |
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Tablets |
Examples: Pixel Slate & iPad mini |
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VR headsets |
Examples: Google Cardboard & Meta Quest 2 |
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Home network equipment |
Examples: Wi-Fi routers & Wi-Fi access points |
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Wired & wireless earbuds |
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Pointy boxes (2G) |
Google-branded Pointy box only |
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Pointy boxes (4G) |
Google-branded Pointy box only |
Recycle your devices
Before you recycle your devices, make sure to do a factory reset and clear your data to protect your personal info. Check with your manufacturer for data removal instructions.
Learn about Google's recycling program | Google Store
Recycle your device by mail
You can request shipping at no additional charge. Our third-party recycling partner will send a postage-paid shipping label to your inbox. To recycle by mail:
- Ask for a shipping label.
- US: Request a shipping label from Reverse Logistics Group (RLG).
- Rest of the world: Request a shipping label from ERI.
- Optional: Check with your manufacturer for data removal instructions.
- Place your device in a sturdy box.
- Attach the label to the box.
- Follow the shipping instructions.
- You can also drop the package off at a collection site near you.
- Send your eligible electronic device for responsible recycling.
Drop off your device at a local recycler
Check for businesses that offer recycling drop-off services with keywords like "electronics recycling near me" in Search or Google Maps.
Tip: Results depend on the local coverage in your area and information availability in these languages:
- Danish
- Dutch
- English
- French
- German
- Italian
- Japanese
- Norwegian
- Polish
- Portuguese
- Spanish
- Swedish
Recycling information by region
For more info, tap or click the button below and select the most relevant country.
Additional recycling information for US residents
Mail your devices to be recycledFor Google users, Google offers a mail-back program through its partner, RLG, at no cost. To use the mail-back program:
- Request a shipping label from RLG.
- After you receive the label, safely pack your product.
- Attach the label to the box.
- Send your eligible electronic devices for responsible recycling.
To find local collection sites in certain states, go to the RLG website.
For more info on recycling options for Illinois residents, refer to the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency electronic waste recycling page.
For users who’ll return Google products, Google offers a US-wide mail-back program through its partner, RLG, at no cost. To use the mail-back program:
- Request a shipping label from RLG.
- After you receive the label, safely pack your product.
- If you need packaging, you can request it at no charge to Maryland consumers.
- Attach the label to the box.
- Send your eligible electronic device for responsible recycling.
For more info, read the annual report for computer recovery and recycling in Virginia.
