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bonacera
March 8th, 2005, 10:09 AM
What do you do with your old cell phones?
As we all do, we get a new cell phone even though the old one is working just fine. I feel little bit guilty to throw it away since there is a battery.

Is there any place where they recycle? Your input would be appreciated. :)
LostinLaMancha
March 8th, 2005, 10:59 AM
Sell it on Craigslist if it is still functional?
LostinLaMancha
March 8th, 2005, 11:00 AM
Also I remember The Body Shop and The Radio Shack sometimes come up with promotions where you can donate a cellphone. If you don't want to sell it, that is the way to go
Pacific Blues
March 8th, 2005, 11:20 AM
Check out this link: http://www.wirelessfoundation.org/index.cfm

If you donate it, you can get a tax deduction.
wishiwas
March 8th, 2005, 09:51 PM
Please donate it! Women's shelters can give used mobile phones to battered women so that they have access to 9-1-1.
bonacera
March 9th, 2005, 01:05 PM
Please donate it! Women's shelters can give used mobile phones to battered women so that they have access to 9-1-1.

I took out the SIM card; however, can they still call 911? :confused:
ercarta
March 9th, 2005, 09:07 PM
Does anyone have an i860 they're looking to get rid of for a few bucks? I may or may not be interested depending on the asking price. :) PM me if you do.
Lrn2dnc
March 19th, 2005, 11:09 PM
http://pages.ebay.com/rethink/
moriart
April 5th, 2005, 08:24 PM
I used to have an i860, but donated it to charity.
LostinLaMancha
April 15th, 2005, 08:48 AM
The Body Shop is collecting old cellphones.


http://www.thebodyshopemailing.com/email_cellphone/DonatePhone2005_EmailFINAL2.gif
cornerhound
May 14th, 2005, 04:48 PM
Old cell phones, computers and other consumer electronics will be collected at the HCIA Household Hazardous Waste Recycling tomorrow May 15 at Bayonne and North Bergen.

http://www.hcia.org/
embee
May 17th, 2005, 10:14 AM
Verizon Wireless store in the mall has a recycle bin right behing the technical assistance desk. I am sure that they will accept even if you are not a VW customer.

Most retailers have some kind of recycling program.. I am sure Staples and Target had these programs as well... not sure though if they have such programs in this area.

Here are some other resources.
http://www.recyclewirelessphones.org/
http://www.oldcellphone.com/
http://www.recyclefirst.com/
http://www.phonefund.com/
http://www.collectivegood.com/
http://www.wirelessfoundation.org/index.cfm

I think that Collective Good works with Staples and you can drop your cell at any of their stores.