What Can I Do With My Old Cell Phone?
Many cell phone users do not know what to do with an old cell phone when a contract ends. In most cases, cellular providers will replace an old cell phone with a newer model, but provide no information on how to safely dispose of the old cell phone. If a cellular subscriber is switching providers, the old cell phone is made doubly useless because it often will not work with the new provider. There are a number of options for properly disposing of an old cell phone, starting with the manufacturer. In recent years, many manufacturers have begun to take responsibility for their obsolete products, and it is possible to return an old cell phone to the manufacturer for recycling. Most cell phone manufacturers have corporate websites that you can visit to get information on how to turn in an old cell phone. An old cell phone can also be donated. A number of programs around the world refurbish cell phones for a variety of uses. In some areas, cell phones are distributed to victims of domestic
