Learn about Google's recycling program

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.

Items you can recycle with Google

Device type

Details

Accessories

Examples: chargers, power supplies, cables, phone cases & keyboards

Streaming devices

Examples: Chromecast & Fire Stick

Fitness trackers

Example: Fitbit

Home speakers

Laptops

Includes Chromebooks

Nest Smoke & CO Alarms

Google Nest devices only

Nest Thermostat

Google Nest devices only

Security cameras & smart locks

Smartphones

Examples: Google Pixel, Samsung & iPhones
Smartwatches

Tablets

Examples: Pixel Slate & iPad mini

VR headsets

Examples: Google Cardboard & Meta Quest 2

Home network equipment

Examples: Wi-Fi routers & Wi-Fi access points

Wired & wireless earbuds

Pointy boxes (2G)

Google-branded Pointy box only

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.

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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:

  1. Ask for a shipping label.
  2. Place your device in a sturdy box.
  3. Attach the label to the box.
  4. Follow the shipping instructions.
    • You can also drop the package off at a collection site near you.
  5. 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 recycled

For Google users, Google offers a mail-back program through its partner, RLG, at no cost. To use the mail-back program:

  1. Request a shipping label from RLG.
  2. After you receive the label, safely pack your product.
  3. Attach the label to the box.
  4. Send your eligible electronic devices for responsible recycling.
Find local collection sites

To find local collection sites in certain states, go to the RLG website.

Recycling options for District of Columbia residents

Google offers a mail-back program through its partner, Reverse Logistics Group Americas, Inc. (RLGA), which allows Google’s customers to return Google-branded products and any other manufacturer brand on a one-to-one basis with the purchase of the same type of equipment for recycling at no charge. To use the mail-back program:

  1. Request a shipping label at no charge from RLG.
  2. After you receive the label, safely pack your product.
  3. Attach the label to the box.
  4. Send your eligible electronic device for responsible recycling.
Recycling options for Illinois residents

For more info on recycling options for Illinois residents, refer to the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency electronic waste recycling page.

Recycling options for Maryland residents

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:

  1. Request a shipping label from RLG.
  2. After you receive the label, safely pack your product.
    • If you need packaging, you can request it at no charge to Maryland consumers.
  3. Attach the label to the box.
  4. Send your eligible electronic device for responsible recycling.
Additional recycling information for Virginia residents

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