Phone Recycling Montreal — Why Recycle When You Can Get Paid?
Before dropping your phone for free recycling, check its value. SubSell pays for most devices, even broken.
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Free recycling vs paid resale in Montreal
| Feature | SubSell | ARPE-Québec | Montreal Écocentres | Bell/Rogers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pays you for your phone | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Free recycling (if non-resellable) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instant cash possible | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Secure data deletion | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| No appointment needed | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Tree planting commitment | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
Which devices still have value?
You might be surprised. Many devices you think are "too old" or "too broken" still hold substantial resale value:
- • iPhone X and newer — always paid for, even broken
- • iPhone 8 / 8 Plus — $30-$80 depending on condition
- • Samsung Galaxy S20 and newer — always paid for
- • iPad Pro / Air / mini (5+ years) — $50-$200 depending on model
- • MacBook Pro/Air 2018+ — $200-$2,500
- • Apple Watch S5 and newer — $30-$200
- • PS4, Xbox One and newer — always bought
If unsure, bring it for free evaluation. If truly worthless, recycling is free. You lose nothing.
100% free recycling for non-resellable devices
For very old iPhones (iPhone 5/6/7), feature phones, broken dongles, or completely destroyed devices, SubSell offers free recycling. No fees, ever. The goal: prevent these devices from ending up in landfill. Precious materials (cobalt, lithium, gold, rare earth elements) are recovered by our recycling partners compliant with Quebec environmental standards (ARPE-Québec, Recyc-Québec).
SubSell environmental commitment
For every transaction (buyback, sale, recycling), SubSell is committed to funding the planting of a tree. Over 50,000 devices have been diverted from landfills since 2017. Learn more about our commitment →
Secure data deletion
Before resale, all devices undergo a complete factory reset. For non-resellable devices sent to recycling, storage components are physically destroyed by our partners. For businesses, data destruction certificates available on request.
For businesses and organizations
Bulk trade-in program for fleets of business devices (10+ units) with: on-site evaluation, compliant data destruction certificates, environmental reporting (CO₂ avoided, devices diverted, trees planted in your company's name). Ideal for businesses with ESG commitments. Contact us at 438-258-7895.
🌳 Our environmental commitment
For every transaction at SubSell, we plant a tree. Since 2017, over 50,000 devices have been diverted from landfills thanks to our Montreal customers. Selling or trading instead of throwing away is circular economy in action.
Frequently asked questions — Paid phone recycling
Why recycle when I can get paid?
If your phone works or can be repaired, it has resale value. Rather than dropping it off for free recycling (at ARPE or écocentre), bring it to SubSell — we pay $50 to $1,950 depending on model and condition. Free recycling remains available for devices truly without resale value.
Which devices truly have no value?
iPhone 6 and older, old Android phones (5+ years with broken screen and dead battery), feature phones, broken dongles. For those, we offer free recycling, no questions.
Is my data really erased?
For any device resold, we perform a factory reset and confirm all data is wiped. For recycled devices, storage components are physically destroyed by our recycling partners.
Do you work with certified recyclers?
We are committed to working only with recyclers compliant with Quebec environmental standards (ARPE-Québec, Recyc-Québec). We track every non-resellable device through to final processing.
Are there hidden fees for recycling?
None. Recycling is 100% free, regardless of device condition. No evaluation fee, no handling fee, no post-fee. Drop in and leave without paying.
Trade-in for businesses or organizations?
For fleets of business devices (10+ units), we offer bulk trade-in with data destruction certificates and environmental reporting. Contact us at 438-258-7895 for a custom quote.
Free recycling or cash payment. Your choice.
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