Electronics recycling
How to Recycle Cables and Cords
Power cords, USB and Lightning cables, HDMI, Ethernet, and similar interconnects. Copper and connectors are recoverable. Retail e-waste is the convenient path; scrap yards are the cash path for sorted wire.
RecyclableRetail drop-off $0; scrap yards may pay by copper grade for sorted wireUpdated Jul 2026
Quick answer
Bundle USB, HDMI, Ethernet, and power cords and drop them free at Best Buy or Staples. Scrap yards may pay for clean copper wire if you sort it. Do not put cords in curbside bins where they tangle sorting equipment.
- Recyclable
- Yes
- Typical value
- Retail drop-off $0; scrap yards may pay by copper grade for sorted wire
- Donate / take-back
- Available
How to Prepare
- 1Unplug and coil or zip-tie cords into bundles
- 2Remove attached devices
