In 2001, there were approximately 180 million cellular phones in the United States. The average American buys a new cell phone every 18 months. This translates into millions of used cell phones that are either in storage or disposed of in landfills or incinerators. Cell phones are recyclable.
In addition to this list, many wireless service providers take back cell phones. Contact your service provider for more information about recycling your cell phone.
| Recycler | Contact Information | Donation? | Pay for phone? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cartridges For Kids | Yes | Yes | |
| Cells for Cash (RMS) | No | Yes | |
| Charitable Recycling Program | (888) 300-1052 x301 | Yes | No |
| Collective Good Mobile Phone Recycling | (770) 856-9021 | Yes | No |
| Global Cartridge Technologies | (866) 865-5322 | No | Yes |