Modern Economics & Management Forum

Against this backdrop, this paper focuses on the used mobile phones from major universities in Nanning, Guangxi Province, with a particular emphasis on the attitudes of university students towards the recycling and disposal of these devices. The aim is to provide a data foundation and scientific basis for the rational recycling and disposal of used mobile phones in Nanning, Guangxi Province, and society at large. An empirical study was conducted on the recycling behavior, behavioral intentions, and influencing factors among university students. This study employed a combination of survey research and literature review, primarily using sampling surveys. Through a combination of stratified sampling and cluster random sampling, and utilizing statistical software SPSS, factor analysis and regression analysis were performed. The results indicate that the behavioral intentions and actions of university students regarding the recycling of used mobile phones have a significant positive impact. Based on these findings, appropriate and scientifically sound recycling recommendations are proposed.