Accepted
Gaming Consoles Recycling and Drop-Off Guide
Gaming console recycling should include account sign-out, storage backup, and factory reset where possible.
- Accepted?
- Accepted
- Fee
- No standard drop-off fee for typical residential drop-off.
- Item type
- Data-bearing entertainment device
- Business pickup
- Available for qualifying quantities
Description
Game consoles, handheld systems, and controllers are accepted for recycling or reuse.
Considerations before bringing it
Remove discs, game cartridges, memory cards, controllers, cables, or accessories you want to keep.
Data and privacy prep
Back up saved data, sign out of gaming accounts, deactivate the console from your account if required, and factory reset if you can. We handle remaining data-bearing devices securely.
Best way to bring it to us
Bring consoles with power supplies if recycling them. Controllers and accessories can be included.
What happens after drop-off
Consoles are evaluated for reuse, storage media, parts, circuit boards, plastics, and responsible recycling.