Staples Canada and Allstate Protection Plans have introduced Staples Trade-in by Allstate, allowing Canadians to exchange unwanted electronics for Staples e-gift cards. The program’s launch is timed to the start of the back-to-school season and is designed to help families and students by save money while reducing e-waste.
Customers seeking to trade in smartphones, laptops and tablets must answer a few questions online to receive an instant quote. Once it’s accepted, the trade-in value is issued as a Staples e-gift card that’s immediately redeemable at any Staples location in Canada. The devices can be dropped off at a Staples store or shipped directly to Allstate using a prepaid shipping label.
“We’re committed to making it easier for customers to access the latest technology in a smarter, more sustainable way,” said Rachel Huckle, CEO of Staples Canada in a statement.
Allstate will power the trade-in program, leveraging the company’s expertise in circular economy enablement and electronic lifecycle management, including device valuation, logistics coordination, secure shipping, certified refurbishment and responsible recycling. The new program builds on the existing partnership between the companies, which includes the Staples Protection Plans by Allstate.
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“Tech trade-ins should be simple, fast and sustainable,” said Karl Wiley, CEO of Allstate Protection Plans in a statement. “Together with Staples Canada, we’re making it easier to cut waste and create real value from old devices.”
Only a few retailers have tackled the growing e-waste problem in any major way. In April 2023 Best Buy debuted recycle-by-mail technology boxes in an effort to simplify e-waste recycling, and Goodwill Keystone Area began offering no-cost electronics recycling at its 42 stores in May 2024.
