Compare & Recycle

Compare & Recycle provides comparisons for selling devices to recyclers, as well as a comparison tool for buying refurbished phones.

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Quick overview

Its categories include mobile phones, tablets, smartwatches, digital cameras, games consoles and audio equipment.

Search for a device to use the comparison service.
Some iPhone listings include condition and storage selections.
Digital camera comparisons include DSLR, point-and-click, damaged and non-working cameras.
The site has an iCloud removal guide and phone unlocking information.
Businesses and organisations can use a personalised device recycling service with a dedicated account manager.

Introduction

Compare & Recycle is a comparison service for people looking to sell devices to recyclers. It also has a comparison tool for buying refurbished phones.

Its device comparisons cover mobile phones, tablets, smartwatches, digital cameras, games consoles and audio equipment.

What Compare & Recycle offers

You can search for a device and choose a recycler through the comparison service. Once a recycler has been chosen, Compare & Recycle passes the details to that company, which assesses the device.

There is also a personalised device recycling service for businesses and organisations, with a dedicated account manager.

Product and service categories

Mobile phones

The mobile phone comparison covers phones from Apple, Samsung and other brands. Some iPhone listings include selections for condition and storage capacity.

Tablets

Tablet comparisons include iPads and Android tablets. You can search for a tablet by its model.

Smartwatches

The smartwatch service includes Apple Watch and other smartwatches. The site also describes a service for broken devices in this category.

Digital cameras

The digital camera comparison covers DSLR and point-and-click cameras. Non-working or damaged cameras are included too.

Games consoles and audio

Games consoles are included among the devices covered by the service. Audio equipment includes earphones and headphones, while smart home gadgets include Bluetooth speakers.

Browse the full range on the Compare & Recycle website.

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Brands named on the site

Phone brands named include Apple, Samsung, Xiaomi, Sony, Oppo, OnePlus, Motorola, Huawei, Honor and Google. Camera brands named include Tamron, Sigma, Pentax, Panasonic, Olympus, Nikon, Leica, GoPro, FujiFilm, Casio and Canon.

Using the website

Use the search to find a device. For some iPhone listings, you can select its condition and storage capacity; a network lock filter is also described for an iPhone listing.

The site includes an iCloud removal guide and information about unlocking a phone.

Notable features

The business device recycling service is personalised for businesses and organisations. A dedicated account manager works with a panel of recyclers on devices being handled in bulk.

Frequently asked questions

What does Compare & Recycle do?

It provides a device recycling comparison service. It also has a comparison tool for buying refurbished phones.

Which devices are covered?

Categories include mobile phones, tablets, smartwatches and digital cameras. Games consoles, earphones, headphones and Bluetooth speakers are also named.

How can I find my device?

Use the site’s search to find it. The tablet service, for example, allows you to search by model.

What happens after I choose a recycler?

Compare & Recycle passes the details to the chosen recycler. The recycler then assesses the device.

Are damaged digital cameras included?

Yes, the camera comparison includes damaged and non-working cameras. It also covers DSLR and point-and-click cameras.

Is there a service for business devices?

Yes, businesses and organisations can use a personalised device recycling service. It includes a dedicated account manager and covers devices in bulk.

Key takeaways

Compare & Recycle compares device recyclers.
Categories include phones, tablets, smartwatches and cameras.
Some iPhone listings have condition and storage selections.
Damaged digital cameras are included in the camera comparison.
A personalised service is available for business devices in bulk.

Summary

Compare & Recycle brings together device recycling comparisons across several categories, alongside a refurbished phone comparison tool and a business device service.