Trade-In & Recycling

Best Buy offers these options for getting rid of your old electronics.

Trade-in

Our Trade-in program lets you trade in gently used electronics for Best Buy gift cards. There are two Trade-in options.

• In-store Trade-in

  Bring your laptop, iPod or mobile phone purchased at Best Buy to the nearest Best Buy store. Get a Best Buy gift card instantly. (Or have a check for a lesser value mailed to you).

  To be eligible for In-store Trade-in:

  • You must be at least 18 years old.
  • You must have a valid Best Buy receipt. If you don't have one, we'll make every effort to locate it for you.
  • You must show a government-issued photo ID.

  Products eligible for the In-Store Trade-In program:

  • Apple iPods
  • Apple laptops
  • Mobile phones
  • PC laptops

• Online Trade-in

  Use our online Estimator to get an estimate of what your item may be worth. Add the item to your Trade-in cart, print a prepaid mailing label, and mail your item to our Trade-in Center. A Best Buy gift card or check will be mailed to you.

  Use Online Trade-in if you:

  • Choose not to use the In-store Trade-in program.
  • Purchased your item at another store.
  • Can't recover your receipt.
  • Have items not covered by the In-store Trade-in program.

  Products eligible for the Online Trade-In program:

  • Apple desktops
  • Apple iPods
  • Apple laptops
  • Camcorders
  • Car audio receivers
  • Flat-screen computer monitors
  • Game systems
  • GPS receivers
  • HD DVD players
  • Home audio receivers
  • Mobile phones
  • Multimedia projectors
  • PC desktops
  • PC laptops
  • PDAs & handheld computers
  • Servers
  • Digital cameras

See full Trade-in details.

Recycling

We offer electronics recycling at all Best Buy stores nationwide. You can drop off most electronics at any of our 1,000 stores.

What we take:

• Three items per household per day.
• Nearly everything electronic, including tube TVs and monitors 32" and smaller, flat-panel TVs and monitors 60" and smaller, peripherals, DVD players, home and car audio, cell phones, MP3 players, and cables.
• Desktop or laptop computers.
• Small electrics, fans and vacuums.

What we don't take:

• Console TVs, or TVs and monitors larger than 32". Use our haul-away or pickup programs for these items.
• Electronics containing refrigerants, such as mini refrigerators or air conditioners. Please contact your local waste disposal department.
• Appliances. Use our haul-away or pickup programs for refrigerators, freezers, dishwashers, washers, dryers, ranges and microwaves.
• Disassembled TVs and monitors.

See full details on Best Buy's recycling program.