Phone recycling

Trade in old phones

Safely trade in your old business phones and tablets with Holland Recycling. We ensure responsible recycling, certified data destruction and sustainable processing of the batteries.

"Every phone or tablet contains valuable raw materials and confidential company data."

Luuk Bongers

Sales Manager

Phone recycling: How does it work?

Have your old business phones and tablets picked up and recycled in five simple steps. We arrange the entire logistics and ensure responsible processing.

In the first step, you simply let us know how many phones and/or tablets are involved and what the key specifications are.

In the second step, our specialists provide you with a fair, no-obligation offer based on the current market value.

In the third step, we schedule a pickup in consultation with you.

In the fourth step, the incoming phones and/or tablets are processed into secondary raw materials.

In the fifth and final step, you receive our purchase invoice, which we then pay immediately.

Recycling smartphones and tablets: manual work for safety

Smartphones and tablets are fitted with batteries that must be removed by hand. After the battery is removed, the devices are further dismantled manually. The batteries are hazardous and are transported separately to a licensed battery processor.

Recycling old phones and tablets

Old phones and tablets are full of valuable raw materials needed to produce new devices. Yet phones are often not recycled properly. Besides the raw materials, they also contain a lithium-ion battery that can ignite if damaged. Moreover, they are usually full of personal or confidential data. Having old phones and tablets recycled by a certified company is therefore essential. Holland Recycling achieves very high recycling rates and provides businesses and government institutions with maximum peace of mind when it comes to phone and tablet recycling.

Besides recycling phones and tablets, you can also come to us for the processing of other electronics. We offer a suitable solution for recycling old laptops, computers, servers and monitors.

Trading in old phones safely and responsibly

By trading in your old phones and tablets with Holland Recycling, you can be certain these devices are processed correctly. Devices eligible for recycling are depolluted by us: all hazardous substances, such as the lithium-ion battery, are removed. The phones are then shredded and refined into new raw materials.

Would you like to know more about having visible and hidden company data securely destroyed? Then check out our page on data destruction. After processing, you will receive an official destruction statement as conclusive proof for your internal records and GDPR accountability.

What our clients say:

“As the European market leader in network solution rentals, related services, and hardware buyback, IRENT offers organizations flexibility within their data centers. To achieve a fully circular and sustainable IT cycle, sustainable IT recycling is essential. For this reason, Holland Recycling’s commitment to sustainability makes them a key partner.”

IRENT IT systems

“For ICT vanaf Morgen, Holland Recycling is a valuable partner for the orderly recycling of IT equipment. Just like ICT vanaf Morgen, Holland Recycling views partnerships as opportunities to make the world a better place together.”

ICT vanaf Morgen

“As a cooperative bank, Rabobank has integrated sustainability into our business operations. Holland Recycling’s services manage a unique waste stream for Rabobank, ensuring that old IT hardware is professionally recycled into raw materials for new products.”

Rabobank

Reusing phones and tablets

Is your organisation ready for new phones or tablets, while the current devices are still perfectly usable? Then reuse is the most sustainable and financially attractive choice. Old devices are fully inspected by us, certified data-wiped, and given a second life. By having your devices reused, you actively contribute to the circular economy and your organisation’s CSR goals.

We can buy your old phones and tablets. After purchase, you receive full and clear reports and official data-wipe certificates per device. Contact us for a no-obligation valuation of your batch of devices.

Transparent processing and conclusive reporting

Insight and accountability are essential when disposing of phones and tablets within larger organisations and government institutions. Holland Recycling registers each device on arrival by brand, model and serial number, and processes everything in accordance with statutory environmental standards and our WEEELABEX certification.

After processing, you will receive an official destruction statement per device, as conclusive proof for your internal records and external accountability. This way, you demonstrably comply with your GDPR obligations, CSR goals and applicable environmental regulations.

Have more IT equipment recycled?

Laptop recycling

The most circular solution for your old laptops. We reuse as many components as possible and recycle whatever is no longer usable.

Server recycling

Specialist in high-quality network equipment such as servers, switches and UPS units. Highly recyclable materials with high raw material value.

Computer recycling

Secure computer recycling for businesses and institutions. Including certified data destruction and a fast pickup service.

Monitor recycling

Monitors can contain hazardous substances. WEEELABEX-certified recycling guarantees responsible processing of flat panel and CRT screens.

Frequently asked questions

Find direct answers here to the most frequently asked questions about recycling your old phones, tablets or other IT hardware.

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What happens to the data on my old phones?

At Holland Recycling, data security is our top priority. Depending on the condition of the device, the data is either certified wiped using special software, or the device is physically destroyed (shredded). Afterwards, you receive an official destruction certificate or a report of the wiped data, so you can be sure sensitive company information doesn’t fall into the wrong hands.

Can I also trade in my old mobile phone as a private individual?

No, Holland Recycling focuses exclusively on the business market (companies, institutions and government bodies). Private individuals can usually trade in old phones at their municipal recycling centre or at collection points in supermarkets and electronics stores.

Do I receive a payment for the phones and tablets I trade in?

Yes, that’s possible. If the devices still have value for reuse (refurbishment), Holland Recycling can buy them. The value is determined based on the brand, type, specifications and outward condition. If the equipment is no longer suitable for reuse, the valuable raw materials are recycled.

Are the phones recycled or reused?

Holland Recycling aims for the highest possible step on the “circularity ladder”. This means we first check whether a device can be refurbished for a second life. If this is no longer technically possible or desirable, the device is recycled in an environmentally friendly way according to strict WEEELABEX standards to recover raw materials such as gold, silver and copper.

Do you have any more questions?

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