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There is usually a bin at your local cell phone store, some grocery stores have them and so do some schools.
E-Waste Recycling LawsThere are special laws regarding cell phones and other used electronics that may contain toxic metals-so the best way to recycle your phone is-
1.contact the cell phone company (Samsung, nokia etc) and they can tell you what to do with your model cell phone- It may be safe to throw out, the phone company may re-use the parts etc...
2. Give it to an organization as charity such as 'cell phones for soldiers'
3. Recycle. A good company in the United States is All Green Electronics Recycling. They offer free service and have over 100 drop-off locations and do free pick-ups all across the country.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoFind a nearby electronics recycling service and make sure they are reputable. There has been issue with e-waste (electronic waste) being exported to developing countries that can not properly handle it.
A good company in the United States is All Green Electronics Recycling www.allgreenrecycling.com. They offer free service and have over 100 drop-off locations and do free pick-ups all across the country.
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∙ 11y agoThe plastic case can be shredded and combined with new raw materials - to save on costs and re-mould into new products. The metals can be melted down and reclaimed - again - reducing the cost against smelting metals from ore.
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∙ 12y agoInstead of disposing your cell phone you can recycle them. There is information on how to recycle your cell phones on the Environmental Protection Agency website, epa.gov. A great way to recycle your phones would be to donate them to Cell Phone for Soldiers.
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∙ 16y agoyou put it in the recycling bin you put it in the recycling bin
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∙ 12y agoYou can recycle it at almost every cell phone store or take it to an electronic recycling drive (e drive)
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∙ 11y agothey can be melted and smooshed together and then you put them in a template to take a new shape.
that should work.
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∙ 13y agoThere are several private and government programs available for recycling your ued cell phone. I would check out www.epa.gov or www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com.
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∙ 12y agoToss it in the trash. Really just do it.
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How do I recycle my used cellular phone?
There are companies that will buy old cell phones to either recycle them or donate them for other uses. Example: http://www.cellforcash.com/
Reuse and Recycle?
Have you recently upgraded your cell phone? There are a myriad of ways your former phone can be put to use. Consider selling the phone; if it is broken, you could even sell it for parts. You can also donate your used phone to a soldier or to the 911 Cell Phone Bank. Or simply recycle your phone--keep its materials from damaging the environment by placing it in the proper recycling bin.
Why should you recycle a cell phone?
You should recycle cell phones, because in some places it sends minute cards overseas to the troops in Iraq or other places!!
Can you get paid for cell phone recycling?
Yes! There are many different organizations around the world that pay you to recycle your old or unused cell phones. Recycling used cell phones is much better on the enviorement then sending them into landfills.
Buy Refurbished Cell Phones?
Why would you want to buy a refurbished cell phone? The easiest answer is that they are usually cheaper than purchasing a new phone. Another good reason to buy a refurbished cell phone is that it helps recycle materials and conserve resources. Simply repairing a used phone is not only cheaper for the cell phone company but also is better for the environment. It is a win-win for the company and for the consumer.
How do you dispose of an old phone?
You can recycle it at almost every cell phone store or take it to an electronic recycling drive (e drive)
Where can one go online to find information about cell phone recycling?
To find more information on cell phone recycling, one can go to the EPA website. The EPA website offers places to recycle or donate your used cell phones. The Apple website also offers information on recycling cell phones.
What is used cell phone?
A cell phone that has already been used.
Can you recycle a old cell phone?
Yes you can by sending it back to the carrier to be refurbished and then reused by someone else.
Can you recycle mobile phones and what happens?
You certainly can recycle mobile phones! There are actually several ways a mobile phone COULD be recycled. How you choose to recycle your cell phone may depend on what shape your phone is in when you recycle it. If your cell phone is still in a usable condition with few scratches or dents in its body, you could donate the phone to charity or your local church where it would be reconditioned and either sold or given away in a third world country. If your cell phone does not work, but still appears to be in good condition otherwise, you could give the phone to a reconditioning shop or the original manufacturer so the phones component parts can be salvaged and re-used to manufacture cheap reconditioned phones or the parts themselves may be sold by themselves. If your cell still works but is in terrible condition, the whole phone may be reduced to its component parts, the parts added to similar parts from other phones, melted down and new component parts made which may be built into a totally new phone!
Where can you recycle used Verizon phones?
There are a wide range of locations that will recycle Verizon phones. Some of the more common places to recycle the phone are local retail stores such as Best Buy, Verizon Wireless stores, and Walmart locations. There are also several online retailers that will accept used cell phones to recycle.
Are cell phones recycablle?
Yes they are. most cell phone companies send you an envolope to recycle your old phone in when you buy a new one. but alot of retail stores recycle phones too. like office depot, office max, wal-mart(i think), Sam's Club (i think)
