How to Recycle Your Old Cell Phone
Published: December 07, 2009
If you're looking for a new cell phone under the tree, you may be wondering how you can get rid of your old one without sending more trash to the landfill. We're on your side with what to do. First make sure that you back up any photos or contacts or anything else you want from it.
Then make sure you move your wireless service from your old phone to your new one. Now it's time to "wipe" your phone or totally erase it. There's either a button sequence somewhere on the phone or it's a menu choice. This will get rid of all your call history, contacts, and text messages.
if your phone is functional you can donate it to a charity that will get it in the hands of low income seniors or victims of domestic violence.
If your phone is really old or broken just recycle it. The major wireless carrier and big electronics or office chains will take it.
If you want try making a few bucks off it, there's eBay, Craigslist or used electronics sites like Gazelle.
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