How Should I Dispose of My Old Cell Phone?
Before you throw that old cell phone in the trash, or hide it away in a drawer, think again. There are actually many ways to safely and charitably dispose of an old cell phone. First you should be aware that in many states, throwing away cell phones is actually illegal. This is because the batteries in cell phones from the 1980s were made with nickel cadmium, which is considered toxic. Newer cell phones often have lithium batteries, but there are better places to get rid of them than your trash can. You certainly don’t need to pay to recycle an old cell phone. In fact, most companies that recycle an old cell phone get paid to do so. This had led to numerous charities making a small amount of money by collecting old cell phones. There are large organizations like the Verizon Wireless Hopeline, but you might also want to think locally. Many schools and local charities now have recycling programs for your old cell phone, and they do make a little bit on each donation. The saying that one
