A lot of people have no idea what to do with their old cellphones, and oftentimes this results in a cluttered junk drawer full of old devices. But freeing up your home from clutter is not the only reason to recycle that old e-waste. Let’s discuss some of the biggest advantages of recycling that old cell phone.
Sell It
This option is probably the most attractive one because not only does it keep your phone out of your junk drawer or landfill, but it also makes you a little cash back. This may save you a little on your next cell phone upgrade, and for newer smartphones, this can be a particularly attractive option.
Help the Environment
Cell phones have numerous chemicals and minerals that can be dangerous for the environment. No part more so than its battery. These can leach out of landfills and cause considerable harm to the surrounding environment. This is why cell phones should never be thrown straight into the trash bin. Instead, there are numerous businesses and nonprofit groups which are willing to take your phone for either a small fee or free and dispose of them in a safe and responsible manner.
Unclutter Your Home
Most of us have more than enough clutter without useless old gadgets sitting around taking up space. This is why it is a good idea to commit to recycling your old cell phone before you ever upgrade to a newer model. This will help keep you from building up a lot of old clutter before it ever becomes a problem.
Give to Others
You can get rid of your old junk and help those in need at the same time. There are a number of charities that take used cell phones and give them to the needy. Plus, if there are no charities in your area, you can always consider if there are any younger family members who may be able to use your old cell phone as a starter phone.
Recycle Parts
Even if your phone is not working and as a result, you cannot sell it or give it to charity, parts of it may still be useful. This includes the rare metals that make it up as well as commonly the lithium batteries. This means you may still be able to recycle it for parts, and there are a number of organizations willing to take cell phones just to disassemble them for parts.
Final Thoughts
As you can see, recycling your phone is not only a great way to keep the clutter down but also to give to others, make some extra money, and protect the environment. If this is not enough to convince you not to throw your old cell phone away, we don’t know what will. Just make sure to delete all of your personal information before you give it away or recycle it.
Contact Us
If you are looking to recycle old electronics, then look no further than ABH Services Inc. We can help both businesses and homeowners recycle a variety of electronic waste from televisions to cell phones and everything in between. So, call us at (781) 941-2422 and connect with us on Facebook.