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this is CNET and here are the stories that matter right now have unwanted tech gifts from the holidays or maybe you're making room for new gear get rid of gadgets responsibly by recycling big-box retailers like Best Buy staples and Game Stop all offer in-store options some retailers like Amazon also have financial incentives like gift cards for trading in working devices check with your carrier to is Verizon and AT&T offer account credit for eligible phones Apple lets you turn in any Apple device at a store or online recycling robots take apart old iPhones and separate components for reuse you can also resell devices online through sites like gazelle swapper or you sell eBay offers a valet service that will list your item for you if your device is broken or damaged ecoATM physical kiosks will assess its condition and offer an on-the-spot cash exchange locations can be found across the US before you recycle or sell make sure to delete your data from the device this includes backing up photos contacts and securely wiping the phone you can stay up to date with the latest way downloading the CNET tech today app in the Apple App Store