how to dispose of old phones

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Goodwill: Drop off your phone at a Goodwill and it will be sold at a low cost, with the money going toward the community. National Coalition Against Domestic Violence: This organization puts phones into the hands of domestic abuse victims.

If possible you should remove the battery from your cell phone for separate recycling. There are cell phone drop box recycle bins at many large retailers. Check the list below for a local store with a drop center near you and dispose of that old phone; broken or working.

Cell phones actually contain hazardous materials that should not be dumped into our landfills, and since only about 10% of them are being recycled every year we should be doing our part. Recycling your cell phone saves energy, resources, and prevents the pollution of our air and water. What happens to recycled mobile phones?

Another option for recycling your cell phone and still making some extra cash is a mail-in program like Gazelle. You can visit their site and enter some basic information to get an immediate quote. They accept all the major brands like: Apple, Google, HTC, LG, Motorola, and Samsung.