Did you know that billions of phones are thrown away each year? This holiday season, as we focus on giving and spreading joy, consider the impact your old phone or tablet could have. By donating or recycling your used electronics, you’re offering more than just a gift—you’re creating real change, from providing a lifeline for someone in need to contributing to environmental conservation efforts.
With Big Sky Recycling, donating your old smartphones and electronic devices is as easy as printing a shipping label, choosing a charity, and sending your devices to us.
Why Donate Your Old Cell Phone?
Big Sky Recycling partners with a variety of nonprofit organizations that make positive impacts on the world. When you donate an old cell phone or device you get to choose the organization you’d like to support.
Every smartphone and electronic device donated makes a meaningful impact including:
- Support Beyond Monetary Value: Donating an old phone can offer someone in need access to essential services, support networks, and job opportunities, providing life-changing resources that go far beyond its monetary value.
- Environmental Impact: This act of giving helps reduce the environmental impact of e-waste, keeping toxic materials out of landfills and reusing recyclable materials.
- Enabling Connections: In the spirit of the holiday season, donating your old phone becomes a powerful gesture of connection and care — allowing individuals to stay in touch with loved ones, access support, and more.
Where Your Phone Donation Makes a Difference
How to Donate Your Old Smartphone & Other Electronics
Donate and Recycle for Charity in 3 Simple Steps.
Host a Cell Phone Drive For Bulk Cell Phone Donation
Make this season one of collective giving by organizing a cell phone drive in your community. Bulk donations can make an even greater impact, helping multiple organizations at once. Recycling cell phones through Big Sky Recycling allows you and your community to support sustainable practices and protect the confidentiality of personal data.
Tips To Host A Successful Cell Phone Drive
- Find a secure and convenient place for people to donate by setting up a collection bin in a high-traffic area
- Promote the drive through posters, emails, or social media to spread the word
- Ask friends, family, colleagues, and other group members to join your effort
- Make it clear what kind of devices are accepted