Over 100 million cell phones are retired every year. Most of them have value; all of them pose a hazard to the environment if they are not disposed of properly.
More and more people are becoming actively involved in the recycling movement, taking the small, everyday actions that add up to a big impact overall. One way you can participate in this movement is by recycling your used cell phones . . .
Many people wonder what happens to used cell phones that are recycled. The answer depends on the age and condition.

What Recycling Cell Phones Can Do?

• Keep harmful chemicals from reaching groundwater and polluting the air
• Reduce the amount of resources extracted from the earth
• Help ensure a healthy environment for future generations
• Prolong the life of a cell phone
• Introduce cell phones into new markets with limited communication capability

Used cell phones and batteries that are not working or repairable can and should be processed in a way that keeps the sometimes toxic materials out of the environment.