Recycle Old Cell Phones to Celebrate Earth Day

Join Us in Celebrating Earth Day by Recycling Your Old Cell Phones
This post is part of the Verizon Ambassador program #vzwbuzz. The views expressed are entirely my own.

Can you believe Earth Day is just around the corner?

On April 22, 2015, we’ll be joining others by decluttering our home of outdated electronics.

If I were to ask you about any unused smartphones or cell phones at home, I bet you’d likely have some.

Countless individuals replace or upgrade their devices, often stashing the old ones in drawers and forgetting they exist.

I’m guilty of this as well. While my pink Razr may not be the oldest, it certainly reflects the extent of my gadget collection.

Instead of letting these devices collect dust, why not donate them?

Each year, over 130 million Americans discard their old phones, and I suspect many of those devices are still in working condition.

Consider donating your functional phones to programs like Hopeline.

By gathering unused wireless devices and accessories, Verizon is transforming them into support for domestic violence shelters across the country.

Additionally, Verizon offers a Device Recycling Program where you can earn rewards! By submitting your old gadgets, you could receive a Verizon Wireless Virtual Gift Card or have a credit applied to your account, subject to eligibility.

Did you know recycling one million phones can extract around 75 pounds of gold, 772 pounds of silver, and 35,274 pounds of copper? This initiative not only conserves energy but also mitigates water and air pollution, including the emission of greenhouse gases.

Let’s work together to make a positive impact.

How about you… What is the oldest device hiding in your drawer?

Are you planning to donate it this Earth Day?

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Sarah L
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My city is hosting an electronics recycling event tomorrow. I plan to take a few items.

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Shelly Peterson
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I never considered recycling our old cell phones, but this is an excellent suggestion.

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Nicole Dziedzic
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I love Earth Day! It’s a wonderful opportunity to involve the kids in learning about our impact on the environment. I believe the Recycle Bank online program allows you to send in old phones and devices in exchange for redeemable points.

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Karen Glatt
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I’ve got a device in my drawer that’s probably more than five years old! It’s time to recycle it, not just toss it. I appreciate the recycling information for Earth Day.

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Susan McNeill
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What a smart idea! I have several old phones lying around that I was unsure how to deal with!

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Courtney B
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Thank you for this information! I’ve got quite a few old phones to recycle!

Thanks again! xoxox

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Marcie W.
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This is a fantastic concept, emphasizing environmental awareness in our daily lives. I would wager most people have at least one old cell phone at home.

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Jerry Marquardt
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Thank you for sharing how to manage those old cell phones! They no longer serve a purpose for me, and I want to contribute positively.

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Karen Propes
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Thank you for sharing this information! We have several old devices accumulated, and I didn’t know what to do with them. I plan to share this with others.

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