Recycle & Reward

Want to support our troops and wounded veterans while keeping America free of electronic waste? WeSalute (founded as Veterans Advantage) is doing just that, and we need your help! Send us your old cell phone, and we will recycle it and use the funds from your donation to Give the Gift of WeSalute+ to those who need it most.

Our Recycle & Reward campaign was first launched in partnership with the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority on September 11th, 2003, to help support our troops overseas and serve as a memorial to the lives we lost in the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001.

Today, the Recycle & Reward campaign has expanded to give the gift of WeSalute+ to wounded veterans, Medal of Honor recipients and their spouses, student veterans, and other deserving men, women, and families who have served.

Interested in recycling your old cell phone, used laptops or tablets, empty inkjet or toner cartridges, e-readers or other electronic devices for a good cause? It’s easy - just mail your unwanted electronics to WeSalute (founded as Veterans Advantage), described below.

Shipping Guidelines: Sending a lot of stuff? Our recycler will pay for your shipment!

Laptop, Phones, Palm
  • To have our recycler send you a shipping label for free, the 15/15 Rule applies, meaning, send in 15 cell phones, OR 15 laser cartridges, OR a combination of the two in one box, PLUS any other items on our pricelist.
  • Please email [email protected] or call 1.800.420.0235 for a free shipping label, or if you have any questions.
  • If you do not meet the requirements for 15/15 criteria, you have the option of mailing the items at your own cost to:

         WeSalute (founded as Veterans Advantage) 

         C/O Cartridges for Kids

         130 Prestige Park Road

        East Hartford, CT 06108

phone: 1-800-420-0235

Recycle & Reward appreciates your efforts and understanding as the guidelines change to help reduce shipping costs.

From Our Member Community

Scott Higgins Military & Veterans Life Scott's View: Honoring Our Sacred Anniversaries and the Legacy of Service As the days of August shorten and we look toward September, my thoughts always turn to reflection, history, and gratitude. This season is a deeply meaningful time for our country β€” a period marked by milestones that defined our nation's birth, secured global peace, and tested our national resolve in the modern era. Today, I want to step away from our regular platform updates to focus entirely on these critical anniversaries, honoring the generations of patriots who have kept us free.
Dolly Parton WeSalute Awards VetFamily: Honoring the Legacy of Dolly Parton (1946–2026) Music and entertainment icon Dolly Parton, a world-class musician, singer-songwriter, and philanthropist, passed away on August 25, 2026, at the age of 80 following a brief battle with cancer. Beyond her legendary status in the entertainment world, Parton was a devoted VetFamily member, fiercely proud of her connection to the U.S. military through her late husband, Carl Dean, and her own decades of steadfast support for service members.

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