Portable devices

What items can we take?

We can take both working and broken devices. Please return working devices to factory settings if possible! We can also take the chargers that go with your devices, but please save any other chargers for our cords and chargers category!

Cell phones

Tablets

Laptops

E-readers

MP3 players

Remote controls

Gaming devices

GPS devices

External hard drives

Cameras

Modems and routers

Smart watches

Keyboards and mice

Wireless or corded

What isn’t in this category?

Cords and cables

Monitors

TVs

Computer towers

Appliances

Lamps & lighting

Portable devices.

Every year, there is a new upgrade or the next best version of your devices.

Sitting around the house are obsolete tablets, e-readers, phones, laptops, music players, and GPSs that just don't get used anymore.

These devices can still be used by others or broken down to be recycled over and over again. Don't just let your Walkman collect dust!

Why use Ridwell?

Some devices can be reused while others are taken apart to be recycled into new things.

Please return your devices to factory settings if possible, but if you're not able to not then don't worry! Our partners will securely wipe the information from every single device we give them.

Partnering with Recycle Dismantle IT Solutions

Established in 2014, RDI has been a reputable e-waste recycling company in the Greater Chicago Area and provides their services around the Country. RDI specializes in IT solutions with a focus on on-site dismantling and refurbishment. RDI’s goal is to have a positive impact on the environment through responsible recycling that includes the conservation of metal, plastic, and other non-renewable resources. RDI has certifications in R2v3, ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001, and ISRI. Electronics provided by Ridwell members can be refurbished for resale or donation, or hand dismantled by RDI’s skilled technicians into base commodity parts for recycling.