Cell phones and smart devices (in addition to most electronics) are/can be recycled. This occurs through some devices being refurbished, resold and even donated to those in need. Certain materials such as the batteries contain precious metals that need to be recycled, as they are toxic to the environment.
There are lots of places where you would be able to recycle your mobile phones. Most electronic stores would be happy to take any old mobile phone that you want recycled.
You can recycle it at almost every cell phone store or take it to an electronic recycling drive (e drive)
You Can Only Recycle Certain Parts Of An I-Phone.
another phone
why is it important to recycle your mobile phoneits good to recycle your mobile phone - it helps the environment. need more info? go and google search this, hope it helped!!
Phone recycling companies
There are a number of recycling locations in Edmonton that are equipped to recycle phones. The GEEP Electric and Electronic Waste Recycling Centre, for example, is able to provide this service.
By selling it to mobile phone recycling companies.
Someone can recycle an ITX Motherboard by using it when building a new PC. Alternatively one can recycle it at most Best Buy stores where they take computers or parts for recycling.
There are often charity organizations who take old cellphones and give them to the needy. You may also find a recycling site online which would recycle them properly.
Your local Best Buy store in Mechanicsburg, PA will recycle almost any electronic device you own. They will take two items per day per household. If you have another electronic you'd like recycled, take that with you too!
When you buy a new phone, you are usually replacing an old one. You may be replacing not only the phone, but the company as well, so you won’t ever have a use for that old phone now. Since most people upgrade their phones, they may not know what to do with the one they had been using. One solution is this- recycle it so that it can be used by someone else, or used for parts by the company. Check with the company that is your cell phone carrier to see if they offer any type of phone recycling program. You may be able to turn in your old phone as a credit towards your new one. They may also be able to direct you to a place that will take your old phone, either for free or for a small bit of cash. Don’t worry about turning in a worn cell phone, as the companies are generally aware that cell phones get a lot of wear and tear on them. No matter what, you can diminish your piles of unwanted items when you recycle your old cell phone. Turn to the Internet when you want to recycle your old cell phone, which you really won’t have a use for anymore. There are dozens of websites that will give you a decent price for your old phone, even if it is outdated and worn. Before you look into a recycling program online, you will want to make sure you know the exact make and model of your phone, and you may want to even look at the model number as reference. You will be able to get an estimated figure for how much your phone is worth if you recycle it through the website by typing in your phone’s information. When you do recycle your phone, be sure to take out all important phone numbers and then delete them. This is also important for any old text messages you wish to get rid of as well. When you are ready, you may be surprised at the amount of cash you can get by recycling your cell phone. Even if it’s just a few dollars, you’ll feel good knowing you did your part for the environment!