RECYCLE YOUR OLD CELL PHONE AND HELP THE TROOPS

Answers to frequently asked questions about your cellular phone:

Q: Do I need to have all the attachments and accessories that came with my old cell phone?
A: If you have them, great! But just the phone will do.

Q: Does it matter what kind of cell phone I have?
A: All wireless cell phones of any make or model are appreciated.

Q: What if I don't have a cell phone? Is there some way I can help out?
A: Sure. There are millions of used cell phones all around us. Ask your office colleagues, parents, kids, relatives or neighbors…you'll be surprised how many you can find by just asking.

Q: What happens to these used cell phones?
A: They are shipped to our recycler who refurbishes and resells them in developing countries around the world as a low-cost alternative to a brand new phone. This is an important way to provide affordable telecommunications technology to those who desperately need it.

Q: What happens to those phones that cannot be used or resold?
A: In those cases…about 25% of the time…the cell phones are recycled here in the United States. The plastics are melted down and the metals are extracted and reused. Any remaining waste is disposed of in an environmentally friendly way.

Q: Can I go and sell my used cell phone to someone for cash?
A: No, there is no market in the US for them and the reason is quite simple. The only way that we can raise funds for the troops from these cell phones is to process and sell them in bulk…thousands at a time in most cases.

You can help by recycling your old cell phone today. For more information, visit here: