How to Recycle Your Old Apple Watch in the UK
As technology moves quickly, it’s common to upgrade devices and leave older ones behind. If you’ve recently replaced your Apple Watch and are wondering what to do with the old one, recycling is a sensible and responsible option. Recycling helps reduce electronic waste and ensures your device is handled safely instead of ending up in landfill.
Why Recycling Your Apple Watch Is a Good Idea
Apple Watches, like other electronic devices, contain components and materials that shouldn’t be thrown away. Recycling your watch helps:
Reduce electronic waste
Prevent harmful materials from entering landfill
Allow valuable components to be reused where possible
Lower the demand for new raw materials
Choosing to recycle is a simple step that makes a positive environmental difference.
Check the Condition of Your Apple Watch
Before recycling, it’s worth taking a moment to assess the condition of your Apple Watch. Some devices may still be suitable for reuse, while others are better recycled due to faults or damage.
Gadget-Recycle accepts Apple Watches in a wide range of conditions, including devices that are old, used, broken, damaged, or faulty. You can begin by selecting your model on our Apple Watch recycling page.
Back Up and Remove Your Data
Protecting your personal data is an important step before recycling your Apple Watch.
To prepare your device:
Back up your Apple Watch using your paired iPhone
Open the Watch app on your iPhone
Go to General → Reset → Erase All Content and Settings
Remove the watch from your Apple ID
This ensures your information is fully removed before the device is processed.
Recycling Your Apple Watch with Gadget-Recycle
Using Gadget-Recycle, recycling your Apple Watch is straightforward and secure:
Select Your Device Online
Choose your Apple Watch model and condition via our Apple Watch recycling service.Send Your Watch for Recycling
Delivery or collection options are provided during checkout, and your parcel is fully tracked.Assessment and Responsible Processing
Once received, your watch is checked and either refurbished for reuse or recycled safely in line with environmental standards.
Why Choose Gadget-Recycle?
Accepts old, used, broken, and faulty Apple Watches
Clear and simple recycling process
Secure handling and responsible processing
Helps reduce electronic waste in the UK
If you’re recycling more than one device, you can also use our bulk device recycling service.
Why Responsible Recycling Matters
Electronic waste is one of the fastest-growing waste streams globally. Recycling devices like Apple Watches helps reduce pollution, conserve resources, and support a more sustainable approach to technology use.
Recycling Other Apple Devices
If you have other unused Apple products, Gadget-Recycle also supports recycling for:
Ready to Recycle Your Apple Watch?
If your Apple Watch is no longer in use, recycling it is a responsible way to move on. You can start by visiting our Apple Watch recycling page and selecting your device. Recycling your watch helps protect the environment and ensures it’s handled the right way.