Free shipping, certified data erasure, and donation or buyback options for stadiums, arenas, and event venues.
Certified Data Erasure
Free Prepaid Shipping
Donation and Buyback Options
Why Venues Choose Big Sky Recycling
Unclaimed cell phones can quickly accumulate in lost & found storage areas. Big Sky Recycling provides a simple, secure solution for responsibly managing these devices.
How it Works
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Gather Unclaimed Devices
Collect cell phones and small electronics that have exceeded your organization's lost & found retention period. We accept devices in any condition, including locked, damaged, and non-functional phones.
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Request a Free Shipping Label
Request a prepaid shipping label online. Simply pack your devices in a box and drop them off at a carrier location or schedule a pickup.
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Secure Processing & Reporting
Devices are evaluated for reuse, securely erased using certified data-erasure software, or responsibly recycled. Certificates of Data Destruction are available upon request.
Data Security
Data Security You Can Trust
Lost and found phones often contain personal information, account credentials, photos, messages, and other sensitive data. Big Sky Recycling follows a secure process designed to protect customer privacy and reduce liability for your organization.
Certified Data Erasure
Functional devices are processed using PhoneCheck® certified data-erasure software, which permanently removes personal information in accordance with industry best practices.
Physical Destruction
Devices that cannot be securely erased due to damage or failure are physically destroyed through approved downstream recycling partners.
Certificate Available
Certificates of Data Destruction are available upon request for organizations that require documentation of secure processing.
Responsible Recycling
Devices that cannot be reused are responsibly recycled through certified downstream partners, ensuring materials are recovered and processed properly.
Managing customer data responsibly matters.
Whether a device is locked, damaged, or fully functional, Big Sky Recycling provides a secure pathway for processing lost and found phones while helping your organization reduce storage and privacy concerns.
Accepted Devices
What Devices Can Be Sent?
We accept lost and found cell phones in almost any condition. Whether devices are locked, damaged, outdated, or fully functional, Big Sky Recycling provides a secure path for reuse, recycling, or buyback evaluation.
We Accept
- Cell Phones iPhones, Samsung Galaxy devices, Android phones, flip phones, and older mobile phones.
- Tablets iPads, Samsung tablets, and other small tablets may be included with your shipment.
- Accessories Chargers, cables, cases, and small related accessories may also be sent with your devices.
- Locked or Damaged Devices Locked, cracked, non-functional, and water-damaged phones are accepted.
Please Do Not Send
- Laptops or desktop computers
- Large electronics or household e-waste
- Loose batteries
- Non-electronic lost and found items
Have a mixed electronics inventory? Contact us before shipping and we’ll help confirm what can be included.
Still Have Questions?
Everything you need to know about securely recycling lost and found phones.
Functional devices are processed using PhoneCheck certified data-erasure software. Devices that cannot be securely erased due to damage or failure are physically destroyed through approved downstream recycling partners.
Yes. We accept locked devices, damaged phones, and non-functional phones. If a device cannot be securely erased through software, it is physically destroyed and responsibly recycled.
Yes. Eligible smartphones and tablets may qualify for payment through our buyback program. Devices that do not qualify can still be securely recycled or donated.
Yes. Big Sky Recycling provides prepaid shipping labels and there are no recycling fees for accepted devices.
Every organization has its own lost and found retention policy. We recommend following your established policy before sending devices for recycling or buyback.
Yes. Certificates of Data Destruction are available upon request.
We work with stadiums, arenas, museums, schools, ski resorts, event venues, businesses, and other organizations that manage unclaimed devices.
Ready to Get Started?
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Clear Out Your Lost & Found Phones Securely
Big Sky Recycling makes it simple for stadiums, arenas, and event venues to responsibly process unclaimed cell phones with free shipping, certified data erasure, and donation or buyback options.
Free Shipping
Certified Data Erasure
Donation or Buyback
No Recycling Fees
Questions? Contact us at info@bigskyrecycling.com or call 971-200-5141.