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Recycle Your Cell Phone. It's an Easy Call.
Plug-In To eCycling Podcasts
- Greener Computers: A Look at Energy Efficiency and Recycling (MP3) (24.9 MB, 21 minutes, 45 seconds)
Listen to the podcast to learn more about the greening of new computers and common questions consumers ask when they recycle their used computers. - Cell Phone Recycling (MP3) (22.3 MB, 19 minutes)
Listen to this podcast to learn about the lifecycle of a cellphone, benefits of recycling, and where you can drop off a cell phone for recycling. - Consumer Electronics: Trends in Recycling (MP3) (25.7MB, 25 minutes, 6 seconds)
Listen to this podcast to hear about the growth in the electronics waste stream, the simultaneous expansion of electronics reuse and recycling, and how current trends in the management of electronic wastes will dictate what lies ahead.
In today’s high-tech world, we are constantly upgrading our computers, cell phones, televisions, and other electronic devices. As a result, many of us are left with old, outdated devices that clutter storage space or are thrown away.
Fortunately, we can reduce this clutter and waste by eCycling—recycling electronic devices. Many electronic devices are made out of recyclable materials such as precious metals, copper, and plastics that can be used again. In addition, eCycling reduces greenhouse gas emissions and conserves natural resources.
Did You Know?
Recycling just a million cell phones reduces greenhouse gas emissions equal to taking 1,368 cars off the road for a year?Recognizing this recycling opportunity, the Plug-In To eCycling program teamed up with AT&T Wireless, Best Buy, LG Electronics, Motorola, Nokia, Office Depot, Samsung, Sony Ericsson, Sprint, Staples, and T-Mobile to launch a cell phone recycling campaign: “Recycle Your Cell Phone: It’s an Easy Call.” This campaign encourages Americans to recycle or donate their unwanted cell phones.
Cell phone recycling is easy to do and doesn’t take much time or energy. Many cell phone retailers, manufacturers, or service providers have ongoing collection programs where cell phones can be dropped off or mailed in. Some charitable organizations and state or municipal solid waste program also offer cell phone recycling. In most cases, cell phone recycling is free.
Visit www.epa.gov/cellphones to learn more about cell phone recycling and recycling locations.
Plug-In To eCycling is an EPA partnership working to increase the reuse and recycling of old electronic equipment. Manufacturer and retailer partners commit to collecting, reusing, or recycling old electronics.
For More Information:
- Where to Recycle Your Cell Phone
- Plug-In To eCycling
- eCycling
- Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT)
- Read more about how your can donate your computers for reuse:
- Find out where to donate or recycle your old computer and other electronic equipment
