Electronics recycling
How to Recycle Gaming Consoles
Home consoles, handhelds, and controllers. Storage and accounts need a real wipe before resale or recycling. Working systems often sell or trade better than scrap.
RecyclableTrade-in often beats scrap; dead consoles are usually $0 at retail recyclingUpdated Jul 2026
Quick answer
Factory-reset the console, unlink Microsoft, Sony, or Nintendo accounts, then trade in at GameStop or drop at Best Buy or Staples (free for residents). Controllers hold Li-ion cells. Best Buy rejects game discs as media content, chairs, and arcade cabinets.
- Recyclable
- Yes
- Typical value
- Trade-in often beats scrap; dead consoles are usually $0 at retail recycling
- Donate / take-back
- Available
How to Prepare
- 1Back up saves you want to keep
- 2Sign out and unlink platform accounts
