CST Launch the 2nd Phase of the “Recycle your Device” Initiative

The Communications, Space & Technology Commission (CST) launched the second edition of the "Recycle Your Device" initiative in partnership with Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, National Center for Wase Management, Aramco, Roshn Group, Ertiqa, Jahez, Zain, Smsa, Saudi Green Initiative, SIRC, CO Kitchens and EADA, which targets both individuals and businesses. This initiative supports environmental sustainability by promoting the circular economy through e-device recycling, helping to cut down on waste and emissions. It also seeks to foster social responsibility and solidarity by making digital services accessible for needy families.

CST provided a digital platform outlining how devices can be handed over, along with a list of qualified devices including; landline and mobile phones, tablets, modems, printers, desktops, and laptops. The initiative follows two main paths: one focuses on safely disposing of the devices and donating the value of recovered raw materials, while the other involves repairing the devices and donating them to families in need. CST also emphasized that all data will be completely erased from the devices to ensure no possibility of data recovery, reaffirming its commitment to protecting users' data and privacy.

CST launched the 1st phase of the initiative in 2022 in collaboration with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, the National Center for Waste Management “Mawan,” and several private sector entities. More than 100,000 devices were donated with a market value estimated at over 30M SAR, representing a tangible step toward reducing e-waste, conserving natural resources, and enhancing the sustainability of the Kingdom's digital economy.