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Recycle Wireless Phones

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Think Outside The Bin

Cell phone recycling is easier than ever with manufacturers, retailers, and charities all working together to keep cell phones out of the landfill. DID YOU KNOW? According to the EPA: Recycling one million cell phones saves enough energy to power … Continue reading →

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Only 10% of cell phones are recycled

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Think Outside The Bin

Did You Know? Only 1 in 10 cell phones is recycled each year, and that means valuable—and toxic— materials like copper, plastics and heavy metals are being burned in trash incinerators or buried in landfills. Toxic materials are getting into … Continue reading →

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Donate cell phones and plant a tree!

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Think Outside The Bin

Today is Data Privacy Day, so when you are ready to donate cell phones, remember first to remove all private photos, texts and contacts.  Read more… FLIP SWAP Flip Swap will pay you a small amount of cash; if your … Continue reading →

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Phones, cameras and iPods are easy to donate to charity

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Think Outside The Bin

RECYCLING FOR CHARITIES Recycling for Charities recycles your old electronic devices and makes a donation to a charity (you choose from a list on their website) for each item you collect and send to them. They accept digital cameras, PDAs, … Continue reading →

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