Everything is bigger in Texas, including the amount of unused electronics tucked away in drawers. Every year, Texans replace millions of phones and handheld devices, many of which still have value or contain materials that should never end up in a landfill.
At Rescue Recycle, we make it easy for anyone in Texas to recycle or donate old cell phones, tablets, and handheld electronics using our nationwide mail-in program. Whether you’re in Houston, Austin, Dallas, San Antonio, El Paso, or a small rural community, you can responsibly recycle your devices from home.
Why Electronics Recycling Matters in Texas
Texas is one of the largest contributors to electronic waste in the U.S. Old cell phones contain:
- Valuable metals like copper, gold, and silver
- Reusable components that can extend the life of other devices
- Hazardous materials that should never enter Texas landfills
Recycling your old devices keeps harmful materials out of the environment and reduces the need for new raw materials.
An Easy, At-Home Option for Texans
Drop-off locations aren’t always convenient, especially across large and rural areas of Texas. That’s why Rescue Recycle offers a simple mail-in recycling option for the entire state.
How it works:
- Request a shipping label
- If you’re sending 4 or more devices, we provide a prepaid shipping label for free.
- If you’re sending 1–3 devices, we can send you a label (you simply add postage).
- Send in your devices
We accept phones, tablets, handheld gaming devices, smartwatches, cameras, e-readers, and more — working or broken. - We recycle or refurbish them responsibly
A portion of the proceeds from refurbished devices goes to animal welfare organizations. - Your data stays secure
We include simple instructions to help you remove Apple or Google accounts before you ship your devices. If a device arrives locked or we’re unable to remove the account, it is sent directly to our R2-certified recycling partner, where the remaining data is securely destroyed as part of their certified process.
It’s a fast, secure, responsible way to recycle electronics, without needing to drive anywhere.
What Texans Can Recycle
We accept most handheld electronics, including:
- Smartphones (iPhone, Samsung, Google Pixel, Motorola, LG, etc.)
- Tablets
- Smartwatches/fitness trackers
- Handheld gaming devices
- Cameras
- E-readers
- Flip phones and older models
- Broken or non-working devices
If it fits in your hand, we can usually take it.
Why Texans Choose Rescue Recycle
Texans love our program because it offers:
- Convenience — no drop-off required
- Eco-friendly processing — devices reused whenever possible
- Security — clear account-removal steps
- Impact — proceeds support animal shelters and rescue efforts
It’s a simple way to clean out drawers and help protect Texas communities.
Texas Cell Phone Recycling Made Simple
If you have old devices collecting dust, now is the perfect time to send them in. Recycling with Rescue Recycle helps reduce e-waste, supports sustainability, and makes a difference for animals in need.
Visit RescueRecycle.com to request your shipping label and get started.
Give your old devices a second life — and help protect Texas at the same time.