Cell phones


Close up photo of a cell phoneAccording to industry experts, 30 million used cellular telephones have been discarded in the U.S. Phones and phone parts, like batteries and cords, can be recycled. Old phones should not be thrown away because they contain toxic materials. There are at least four benefits in donating your old wireless phone.

  • You help the environment.
  • The phone can be converted for use in the developing world where there is no regular telephone service.
  • There are more than 50 organizations that raise funds for charity.
  • You can get a tax-deduction for your phone donation.

Collective Good is a nonprofit organization that collects used cell phones, equipment, and accessories to support a variety of charities including: American Humane Association, Children's National Medical Center, Operation Kindness, Ronald McDonald House, Sierra Club, and YWCA.

Sprint PCS also recycles cell phones. Through Sprint Project ConnectSM, donated wireless phones will be recycled and resold with a portion of the proceeds benefiting Easter Seals and the National Organization on Disability. You can donate a phone or accessories at the Sprint Sales and Service Store, 1406 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, Tel: (925) 974-1430.

The Wireless Foundation is a national initiative of the wireless industry and the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Their Call to Protect program rovides refurbished phones to domestic violence shelters, law enforcement agencies and others fighting domestic violence. Each phone is specially programmed for emergency service and equipped with free airtime. You can drop off phones at Bill Jones Tae Kwon Do Academy, 1500 Monument Boulevard, Suite D7, Tel: (925) 686-5425.

There are seven places in Concord that recycle old cell phones:

Cell phonesAmeritel Mobile
1 Sun Valley Mall, Suite 224
Concord, CA 94520

Digicom Wireless
1701 Monument Boulevard
Concord, CA 94520

Gizmo Wireless
412 Sun Valley Mall
Concord, CA 94520

Mobile Systems Wireless
RMU 36 Sun Valley 1Mall
Concord, CA 94520

Rhino Wireless
1957 Arnold Industrial Hwy
Concord, CA 94520

Stand Against Domestic Violence
1410 Danzing Plaza 2nd Floor
Concord, CA 94520

Donate Online

If you would like to donate your cell phone you can print a shipping label and send your phone directly at:  http://www.911cellphonebank.org

 
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