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Recycle Your Phone for Fun + Profit

Got a shiny new wireless phone or PDA from Saint Nick's loot sack this holiday? Keep your castoff out of the landfill, where millions of U.S. cell phones end up each year. You might even rake in some dough or make a positive impact in the process. Besides locating a mobile recycler in your neighborhood via Earth911.org, here are some of your options:

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7 Ways to Make a Cell Phone Stand from Junk Drawer Materials

    Caring for a cell phone is part and parcel of keeping it for a long time, which is one of the traits of a green gadget owner.Pencils and Rubber Bands A handful of pencils and rubber bands can transform into a cool little stand in just a few minutes.

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    Recycle Your Phone for Free

      There are loads of ways to recycle your cell phone. But if you're looking for an easy way to recycle it without even leaving the house, check out a service provided by Cricket, a wireless voice and broadband Internet service provider.

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      Prep Your Cell Phone for Recycling

        Simple steps to erase the data from your cell phone in preparation for sending it in for recycling or resell.

         
         
         
         
         
         
         

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