First things first: if your RSP is irreversibly damaged , and the other strategies listed below aren’t helpful or feasible, please recycle your RSP.  You can do this by visiting a local recycling centre.  Since every country differs, an internet search for “Local recycling centre” will guide you.

You might check your local council or municipality website to see if a recycling event is coming up. Additionally, some local recycling centers accept technology and appliances for recycling, so if there’s one near you, find out what items they accept. 

Also, some cities with particularly thorough recycling programs allow some appliances to be put in mixed recycling bins alongside bottles and cans —  For example, New York City residents can put small appliances that are mostly metal or rigid plastic in their recycling bins.

Alternatively, SDRplay resellers might give you the option to return your device to get a discount on a new RSP.  Remember that RSPs are made of scarce components that should be appropriately recycled. So, whatever you do, don’t chuck it in the bin!

Even if you aren’t wanting a deal on a new unit, your local SDRplay reseller may also have ways of recycling your unwanted RSP: Here’s the list of our resellers worldwide: https://www.sdrplay.com/distributors/

If you have damaged your RSP or it is no longer functioning and out of warranty, check out our authorised repair centres – they would be happy to take your unwanted unit and make use of the components for their repair work.  Visit: https://www.sdrplay.com/repairs/

If you unit is still functional then you can always sell it on eBay or donate it to a local Radio Club.  Clubs like to have SDRs to lend out to new members as a great way to learn about radio reception. Forums like QRZ.com have links to clubs around the world: