Note: The following post is sponsored.
Like with computers, people are getting new cell phones and not sure what to do with their old ones. Also like computers, you can't just throw it away due to some potential toxic materials present. Some lawmakers are even passing laws in response to environmental impact saying that old cell phones can't be tossed away. Plus, you don't want to be contributing to the disposable society, but want to make a contribution to society and not be so wasteful. One drawback is that it isn't as well known where you can take your old cell phones to do better. You may have heard something on TV or the radio, or even read it online, but you can't recall any details, or at least details that are sufficient for you to take your old cell phone and have it do some good.
Well, I can tell you that if you don't plan to act on this information right now, at least make note of this so that you can consult it when needed. Wirefly can help you with recycling your old cell phone. Whether you wish to comply with the regulations of your city or state, or you merely don't want to cause any damage to the environment by pitching your old cell phone, they can help you out. Plus, many charities collect cell phones to recycle, either by raising funds from recycling, or forwarding them for emergency use. For example, domestic violence victims can still call 911 from a deactivated phone. Or your phone may be refurbished and sold to a country that is behind in technology, so it is still of use. Or if it can't be used either way, the phone can have the potentially toxic materials removed and recycle the reusable materials.
So for whatever reason you wish to recycle your cell phone, even if it's to get it out of your junk drawer, Wirefly can help you out.