Help & Guide

Recycle iPhone

Have an iPhone you no longer use? Recycle your iPhone for cash with Meelie Mobile and put its remaining value towards something you need. Select your model, storage capacity and condition to get an iPhone recycling quote. Whether you want to sell an iPhone that still works or explore recycling a damaged device, start with a valuation and check your options.

What Is Your iPhone Worth?

Your model, storage, network status and condition affect its value. Describe scratches, damage and faults accurately so your quote reflects the phone you’re sending. Searching for the best price for recycling an iPhone? Compare the final payment, postage cover and any fees to find the best value for you.

Our expert inspection checks your device against your description. Quotes are provisional and conditional on receipt within 10 days. If we issue a revised offer, you have seven days to reject it and request your phone’s return; no response means acceptance.

How to Recycle Your Old iPhone

  1. Find your device. Visit Sell My iPhone, or go directly to models such as iPhone 15 and iPhone 17 Pro Max.
  2. Get your quote. Select the matching details, register your sale and choose your payment method.
  3. Prepare and post. Back up your files, erase personal data, remove activation locks and remove your SIM or eSIM. Package your phone securely.
  4. Receive payment. We inspect your phone before processing the agreed payment. 

Give Your Phone Another Purpose

Looking for an environmentally friendly alternative to throwing away old tech? Old iPhone recycling helps keep devices and materials in use. Meelie Mobile refurbishes suitable phones for resale and recovers parts or recycles devices that cannot be refurbished.

Material Focus reported in 2025 that UK homes held over 880 million electrical items, while over 100,000 tonnes of electricals were still being thrown away. Choosing reuse and recycling helps address this waste. 

Frequently asked questions

Can I recycle a broken or damaged iPhone?

Eligible damaged phones are accepted. Check the Faulty criteria in our device condition guide. Some iPhones with power or Face ID faults may receive a parts valuation.

What happens to my iPhone after I send it to Meelie Mobile?

Once your iPhone arrives, we remove any case and screen protector, then professionally clean it before carrying out a 90-point inspection using ‘Phonecheck’ software. We also erase any personal data remaining on the device, although you should always back up and remove your data before sending it to us.

If your iPhone matches the condition you described, we’ll process your quoted payment. If our checks reveal any differences that affect its value, we’ll contact you with a revised offer. You’ll have seven days to decline it and request your phone’s return; otherwise, the revised offer will be treated as accepted.

Once the selling process is complete, we assess whether your iPhone can be refurbished for another owner or used for parts to repair other devices. If neither is possible, we send it to an accredited recycling partner for responsible processing and material recovery.

Which iPhone models can I recycle with Meelie Mobile?

You can recycle iPhone models from the iPhone 11 through to the iPhone 18 series with Meelie Mobile, including the iPhone 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17 ranges. We also accept selected older iPhones. Choose your model, storage capacity and condition to get your recycling quote and see how much your device could be worth.