# Verizon Wireless Trade-In Program: Recycling Made Easy - Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2011/11/verizon-wireless-trade-in-program-recycling-made-easy/ - Published: 2011-11-28T19:36:55-05:00 - Author: greenlivingguy ## A Green Holiday Season: Verizon Wireless Trade-In Program This year’s Black Friday was a win-win for shoppers and also retailers alike. As you enjoy your new wireless phone or tablet, you might be wondering what to do with your old device. Enter the Verizon Wireless Trade-In Program. It’s your eco-friendly solution for recycling old gadgets. ### How the Trade-In Program Works Recycling your old devices is as easy as 1-2-3. So simply visit the Trade-In Program online. In addition and then assess the value of your device. Boom 💥 and receive a Verizon Wireless gift card in return. The program also accepts devices from all carriers. So that’s including phones and tablets. Within two weeks of sending in your device, you’ll receive a gift card that can be used towards new purchases or to pay your [Verizon Wireless](https://greenlivingguy.com/register/update-billing-card/) bills. Even if your device has no appraised value, it will be recycled responsibly through HopeLine® from Verizon, supporting victims and survivors of domestic violence. ### Impact of Customer Participation Since its launch in September 2010, the Verizon Wireless Trade-In Program has recycled and reused half a million phones and tablets, keeping 70 tons of electronic waste out of landfills. This holiday season, you can contribute to environmental conservation while enjoying the benefits of a gift card for your old devices. For more information and to participate in the program, visit [http://www.trade-in.vzw.com](http://www.trade-in.vzw.com). ### Related Eco-Friendly Initiatives 1. Verizon Says Donate Your Old Cell Phones: Donating old phones prevents toxins from entering landfills and water tables. Give spring cleaning a new meaning by recycling unused devices and supporting a good cause. 2. Sprint’s Green Achievements: In 2010, Sprint ranked No. 6 in Newsweek’s green rankings, recognized for using renewable energy sources like hydrogen fuel cells. 3. Recycle Batteries at Staples: Staples offers a [battery disposal service to safely recycle](https://greenlivingguy.com/2026/06/circular-ev-battery-recycling-for-a-cleaner-planet/) old batteries, preventing harmful chemicals from entering the environment. This holiday season, make a positive impact on the environment while upgrading your tech. Let’s embrace sustainable practices together! #GreenLiving #TechRecycling # VerizonTradeIn #EcoFriendlyHolidays ### Original Post This year’s Black Friday proved to be a big success for both shoppers and retail stores. Did you pick up a wireless phone or tablet on Black Friday? Looking for an environmentally friendly way to get rid of your old device? For holiday shoppers looking for a quick and easy way to recycle old devices after purchasing new ones, recycling is as easy as 1-2-3 with the Verizon Wireless Trade-In Program. ![Verizon Wireless recycling ](https://i0.wp.com/greenlivingguy.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2024/09/IMG_5131-400x400.jpeg?resize=400%2C400&ssl=1) Source: Verizon Wireless ## Verizon Wireless Trade-In Program Here’s how it works – wireless users simply visit the Trade-In Program [online](https://www.verizonwireless.com/od/trade-in/), determine the value of their devices and receive a Verizon Wireless gift card in return. The program accepts any devices from all carriers, including wireless phones and tablets. Gift cards arrive within two weeks of receipt of the device and can be used towards the purchase of phones and accessories, or to pay Verizon Wireless bills. Devices that have no appraised value can still be sent in and will be recycled properly through HopeLine® from Verizon, Verizon Wireless’ long-running recycling program which supports victims and survivors of domestic violence. ### Customers Efforts on the Verizon Wireless Trade-In Program Thanks to our customers’ efforts, since the [online Trade-In Program’s launch](https://greenlivingguy.com/2011/10/organic-bouquet-launches-worlds-first-online-eco-certified-florist/) in Sept. 2010, we’ve recycled and reused half a million used phones and tablets and kept 70 tons of [electronic waste](https://greenlivingguy.com/2014/09/iphone-6-launch-should-not-forget-to-recycle-your-phones/) out of landfills. ![Reducing E-Waste: No Longer Mission Impossible?](https://i0.wp.com/greenlivingguy. com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/board-electronics-computer-data-processing-50711- 2.jpg?resize=589%2C400&quality=52&ssl=1) This holiday season, give back to the environment while receiving a gift card for your old devices and enjoying your new ones! For more information on the Verizon Wireless Trade-In Program, and to trade-in your no-longer-used device, visit: [www.trade-in.vzw.com](https://www.verizonwireless.com/od/trade-in/). **_[Source: Verizon Wireless](https://web.archive.org/web/20171228155151/https://www.verizon.com/about/news/vzw/2011/11/pr2011-11-22b)_** ![author avatar](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/df91669667126e1290c21ee0342c386e2da19d588d4d9ca6560bd82ed59a9641? s=300&d=monsterid&r=g) greenlivingguy The Green Living Guy, Seth Leitman is an independent power producer, a green living expert, and Editor of the McGraw-Hill, TAB Green Guru Guides. Seth is also an Author, Radio Host, Reporter, Writer and an Environmental Consultant on green living. The Green Living Guy writes about green living, green lighting, the green guru guides and more. 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