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, as well as 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 |
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Accessories |
Examples include chargers, power supplies, cables, phone cases, and keyboards |
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Streaming devices |
Examples include Chromecast and Fire Stick |
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Fitness trackers |
Fitbit is an example |
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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 include Google Pixel, Samsung, and iPhones |
| Smartwatches | |
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Tablets |
Examples include Pixel Slate and iPad mini |
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VR headsets |
Examples include Google Cardboard and Meta Quest 2 |
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Home network equipment |
Examples include WiFi routers and WiFi 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, perform a factory reset and clear your data to protect your personal information. 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 RLGA.
- 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.
- Your device will be recycled responsibly.
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 Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, and 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 recycledGoogle offers a no-cost mail-back program through its partner, Reverse Logistics Group Americas (RLGA), for Google users. To use the mail-back program:
- Request a shipping label from RLGA.
- 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 RLGA's website.
For more information on recycling options for Illinois residents, refer to the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency's electronic waste recycling page.
Google offers a US-wide mail-back program through its partner, Reverse Logistics Group Americas (RLGA), for users to return some Google-branded products for no-cost recycling. To use the mail-back program:
- Request a shipping label from RLGA.
- 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 information, read the annual report for computer recovery and recycling in Virginia.
