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Cell Phones and Accessories - Donation
AT&T
wireless.att.com/about/community-support/recycling.jsp
Website lists AT&T-operated stores and participating dealer stores for dropping off cell phones, chargers, handsets, and NiCd, lithium-ion, SSLA and NiMH batteries. You also have the option of downloading a postage-paid mailing label or requesting a postage-paid mailing envelope through the website. Program supports Cell Phones for Soldiers.
Best Buy
bestbuy.com
Recycling kiosks at all stores for cell phones, rechargeable batteries, inkjet cartridges, CDs, DVDs, PDAs, smart phones and gift cards.
Cell Phones for Soldiers
cellphonesforsoldiers.com
Go to the website to print a free postage-paid shipping label.
Desert Wireless Recycling, Inc.
desertwr.com
(352) 624-2253
Offers fundraising programs for organizations and scrap recycling and asset recovery for businesses. Also accepts cellular handsets and PDAs.
Funding Factory
fundingfactory.com
Educational and nonprofit fundraising organizations can earn funds for technology, classroom equipment and cash. Accepts inkjet cartridges, laser cartridges and cell phones. See website for registration information.
IKEA
1800 E McConner Pkwy, Schaumburg
(847) 969-9700
ikea.com
Also accepts batteries and compact fluorescent bulbs.
Motorola's Race to Recycle Program
racetorecycle.com
Printable pre-paid postage shipping labels are available on the website. Earn money for your company, school or organization by mailing in cell phones.
RadioShack
radioshack.com
Drop off cell phones at any RadioShack store. For every phone refurbished and resolt, $1 will be contributed to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
Recycle for Breast Cancer
recycleforbreastcancer.org
Also accepts inkjet and laser toner cartridges, printer fuser cores, PDAs, digital cameras, Ipods and other MP3 players, laptops (Pentium 1 or higher only), and most storage media. Go to website for information and pre-paid shipping labels.
Recycling Avenue
(847) 951-1607
recyclingavenue.com
Provides support for adults with developmental disabilities. Accepts cell phones, ink cartridges, laptops, digital cameras, game consoles and MP3 players. Call for locations in Winnetka, Wilmette, Northbrook, Northfield, Morton Grove, Lincolnwood, Buffalo Grove and various business offices throughout the area.
Recycling for Charities
Accepts cellular phones, PDAs, Palm Pilots, digital cameras, and iPods for value that is then donated to the charity of choice.
recyclingforcharities.org
Sprint Stores
sprint.com
Pick up free postage-paid envelope at participating stores or print one from the website.
Staples
staples.com
Offers free recycling for cell phones, PDAs, pagers, digital cameras, chargers and other small electronics. Also offers $3 in Staples Rewards for select inkjet and toner cartridges. There is a charge of $10 apiece for computers, monitors and printers. Dell-branded items are free to recycle.
T-Mobile
t-mobile.com
Drop off wireless phones, batteries, PDAs and accessories at most T-Mobile stores.
Verizon
verizon.com
Hopeline program refurbishes and recycles any brand cell phones. With funds raised, Verizon donates wireless phones and airtime to victims of domestic violence. Go to website to print free postage-paid label.
Wireless Alliance
(866) 366-5791
thewirelessalliance.com
Value of recycled phone donated to charity of your choice.
Wireless Foundation’s “ Call-to-Protect” Collection Program
(888) 901-SAFE (7233)
calltoprotect.org
Aids victims of domestic abuse. Go to website for a collection point in your area.
This information is not an endorsement of any company, product, or service.