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Less Than 40% of Us Recycle Old Tech. Some Are Even Taking a Risky Route, CNET Finds

Less Than 40% of Us Recycle Old Tech. Some Are Even Taking a Risky Route, CNET Finds

Published: April 21, 2026 · CNET

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Your old smartphone can be recycled or traded in for extra cash. Yet, 29% of Americans are stashing devices at home, while others throw them away.