Get rid of it, but don't throw it in the trash. Cell phones are the perfect example of e-waste. Most of us, go through them like candy. If it's not broken, we want something that has a better feature or just looks nicer. What happens to our old phones? Well, we hope you donate them to your favorite local charity, but just in case you need some inspiration, we've found a few ideas to help those homes plagued with old cell phone clutter.
Locally:
Drop them off at your local Best Buy kiosk.
On the web:
Recycle for Breast Cancer will send you a free mailing label.
For profit:
Cell For Cash will pay you for your old phones, but be forewarned...not much (our current phone was priced at $22.)
http://www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com/
This is where I've donated my old phones.
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I've recycled my old phone for alarm clock duties...anyone know where to get rid of an alarm clock?
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munckee: If it still works, give it to goodwill or another good local charity thrift store-type place, or freecycle it!
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This is another great resource looking for working cell phones: http://www.wirelessfoundation.org/CalltoProtect/
Phones are refurbished and become lifelines for domestic violence survivors when faced with an emergency situation.
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