Donate Your Old Electronics
Support Victims and Survivors of Domestic Violence
With the help of our partnership with Cellular Recycler, the National Domestic Violence Hotline receives a portion of funds from the sale of refurbished electronics, like cell phones, laptops, and video game systems. These donations go directly to furthering The Hotline’s programming and projects that support victims and survivors of domestic violence and the advocates and allies that support them.
It’s as easy as…
Step 1
Print Labels
Generate a shipping label for 3 or more phones
Print an address label for 1 or 2 phones
Free shipping for 3 or more phones! Ask your friends if they have one lying around.
Step 2
Pack & Ship
Securely pack the phone(s) into a box that is only as large as needed.
IMPORTANT: If using shipping label generated for 3 or more phones, include a label inside the package.
Adhere the battery and shipping/address labels to the outside of the package.
If you are shipping 3 or more phones, drop your labeled package off at any FedEx for free delivery.
If you are shipping 2 of fewer phones, use your carrier of choice.
Hazardous material shipping code – UN3481. See label for contact info.
Step 3
Recycle & Support
You’re helping protect the environment and supporting survivors!
Your phone(s) and/or the batteries within will be reused or recycled and any proceeds will be donated to the National Domestic Violence Hotline according to this price list: Cellular Recycler Price List
Thank you!
Bonus Step
Share
Printable Poster
Link for social sharing: www.thehotline.org/get-involved/donate-electronics
Frequently Asked Questions
- How does the program work?
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You ship your old cell phones and electronics to Cellular Recycler. They will refurbish and resell the collected items on your behalf. A portion of the proceeds will come to the National Domestic Violence Hotline to support our services that help victims and survivors of domestic violence.
Roughly 60% of the collected items will be refurbished and resold. The remaining items are recycled according to the highest environmental standards.
- What does the National Domestic Violence Hotline use the donated funds for?
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Provide more survivors the hope they need on their journey to safety.
Expand our abuse prevention and healthy relationship education for youth through love is respect.
Build additional pathways to lifesaving information and resources for those not feeling safe enough to wait or reach out.
Help raise awareness of domestic violence and the intersectional issues that also affect victims and survivors on their path towards safety.
- What electronics do you accept for recycling?
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We accept:
- Any cell phone in any condition as well as their accessories
- Tablets and iPads
- Apple and Android watches
- Laptops
- Mp3 Players
- Digital Cameras
- Video Game Systems
- Chargers, accessories, cords, GPS systems, phone cases, etc. (these items are recycled only; no value granted)
- Which electronics are not accepted for recycling?
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We do not accept:
- Printers
- Desktop Computers
- Computer Monitors
- Scanners
- How much are my items worth?
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The value of all donated electronics is based on the current wholesale value of that item. The total amount received by The Hotline (approximately 1/3 of the wholesale value) from your donation. If you have any questions on the tax deductibility of your gift, please consult your tax advisor.
Review a list of current values on Common Electronics:
If you have questions about the estimated value of your donation to The Hotline, please contact [email protected] or call your 1.877.CR.GIVES (1.877.274.4837) and press option 1.
- Want to hold a collection?
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Thank you for your support! Click here to order free collection boxes and posters. Ship your donations using the information under “Donating three or more phones.”
Have questions about holding a collection? Email [email protected].
- What about my data and privacy -- do I need to “wipe” information from my device before donating?
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Yes. Every device that is received must successfully pass our data-clear process. If it fails this process, the device is physically destroyed to ensure the data is unrecoverable.
Below are the links for an Apple and Samsung device reset:
- Will I receive a donor acknowledgement?
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All donations are received directly by our recycling partner, Cellular Recycler. Please download this acknowledgement letter and fill it out for your taxes. If you need something more detailed, email [email protected].