Best Buy offers a robust , allowing customers to responsibly dispose of old units regardless of where they were originally purchased. This service is particularly "interesting" because it often includes financial incentives for upgrading your equipment . Recycling Methods & Incentives

Best Buy frequently offers "Recycle and Save" promotions. For example, bringing in any old battery backup for recycling can earn you a 10% to 20% discount coupon toward a new APC or CyberPower unit.

While Best Buy generally accepts the entire UPS unit , they often have strict rules against accepting loose batteries or those that are leaking or damaged ("spicy pillows").

While most Best Buy locations participate, regional laws in states like California or New York may slightly alter what specific battery types are accepted at the front-door kiosks.

You can bring up to three qualified items per day to the Customer Service counter for free recycling.

($22.99–$29.99) to ship smaller electronics for recycling.

Best Buy has recycled over 2.7 billion pounds of e-waste since 2009, ensuring hazardous materials like lead and acid from UPS units are handled by vetted partners rather than ending up in landfills.