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Wireless phones and their accessories are recyclable. By taking those old phones out of your sock drawer, you can help our environment, help a charity or get some cash. This website can help you locate a local donation center, find a charity you want to support, direct you to a mail-back program or direct you to an on-line auction where you can sell your old mobile phone(s).





How to Recycle
Your Wireless Device

You can recycle your wireless device through a drop-off location, mail back programs, through an internet auction site or by donating it to a charity. Three things to remember before you recycle your wireless phone:

1. Terminate your service,
2. Clear the phones memory of contacts and other stored information,
3. Remove your phone’s SIM card, if it has one. Phones that operate on GSM networks use SIM Cards. If you are not sure if your phone uses a SIM card or if you need assistance removing your SIM card contact your wireless provider.

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The Rethink Initiative offers a fresh perspective on the challenge of e-waste, with information, tools and solutions that make it easy to sell, donate, or recycle used cell phones, computers and electronics.
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