Every Device We Buy
Keeps e-Waste Out of Landfill
Electronic waste is the fastest-growing waste stream in the world. South Africa generates over 360,000 tonnes of e-waste per year. We're doing something about it.
The e-Waste Problem in SA
generated in SA per year
recycled or refurbished
one smartphone
a single device
How SellYourDevice Makes a Difference
Device Refurbishment
Devices in good condition are refurbished and resold through our partner network, extending the product life by 3–5 years and displacing the need to manufacture new devices.
Responsible Recycling
Devices that can't be refurbished are sent to SABS-certified e-waste recyclers in South Africa. Hazardous materials like lithium, lead, and mercury are extracted safely — never landfilled.
Circular Economy
By consolidating devices through one platform, we create scale for responsible recycling and refurbishment — reducing per-device transport emissions compared to individual disposal.
Our South African Commitment
South Africa faces a growing e-waste crisis, with informal recycling (often toxic and exploitative) dominating the sector. SellYourDevice is committed to building a formal, safe, and fairly-priced alternative — one that benefits sellers, the environment, and the communities around our recycling partners.
We partner exclusively with South African-based recyclers who comply with the National Environmental Management: Waste Act (NEMWA) and hold valid waste management licences.
What Your Sale Does
Prevents toxic leaching
Lithium batteries discarded in landfill leach acids and heavy metals into groundwater. Every device you sell with us avoids this.
Reduces mining demand
Recovering gold, cobalt, and rare earth metals from old phones reduces demand for environmentally destructive mining.
Supports affordable tech access
Refurbished devices re-enter the market at lower prices, making smartphones and laptops accessible to more South Africans.
Saves CO₂
Manufacturing a single new smartphone produces approximately 70kg of CO₂. Refurbishing an existing one produces a fraction of that.