How many cell phones have you been through since you got your first one? I think I’m on my fifth. And I think I can probably dig through a few boxes and come up with all of them. What are you supposed to do with all of those phones?

Don’t throw them out! Bring them to a recycling drop off point, or an organization that refurbishes phones to give to a good cause.

Go to Earth911 and enter your zip code to find recycling and donation centers near you. Your old cell phones can go to our troops, women in domestic violence situations, or people in nursing homes. Many organizations also use funds generated from recycling the parts.

Before you turn your phone in, make sure the phone is no longer on a service plan, erase any information you’ve stored (phone numbers, pin numbers, etc.), and remove the SIM card (if there is one).

Another Eco-Friendly Tip from Allie.

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