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Sprint, Verizon Recycle Cell Phones for Charity
Are you planning on taking advantage of holiday deals and picking up a new smartphone this month? Both Sprint and Verizon offer trade-in programs to help you get credit for your old cell phone or – if your device isn’t in working condition – they’ll recycle it for a good cause.
Sprint’s buy-back program accepts unwanted cell phones and aircards from any wireless carrier or manufacturer at Sprint stores or through the mail. Depending on the model and condition of the phone, you may be eligible for an instant credit of $50-$275 that you can use to purchase a new phone … read more
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Cell Phones
Certain components of cell phones are highly recyclable, while others need to be properly disposed of due to their hazardous nature. While cell phones are not generally collected curbside, it’s still fairly easy to recycle them by utilizing take-back or mail-in programs.
