Donate Your Used Cellular Phone
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According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 130 million cellular phones were put out of commission in 2005—all of which contain metals (like mercury) and materials (like lead) that are hazardous to both human beings and the environment in which we live.

Imagine 130 million cellular phones per year, dumped in our landfills, seeping into our water supply and into our soil (in which we grow our food and where our children play)? What if that landfill were next to your home? Would you be willing to compromise your health or that of your children simply because you wanted a newer, more technologically advanced cellular phone?

Think RECYCLING.

The next time you are ready to toss your old cell phone, think of the environment.

Some cellular phone users sell their cellular phones to earn cash, but what if you could change the world by donating your cellular phone instead?

There are many wonderful non-profit organizations willing to take your cellular phone off your hands. And in exchange, you’ll get a nice little tax write-off and the organization, of your choice, will receive the necessary funding to keep its cause alive.

You can donate your cellular phone to one of the following organizations, or you can contact your favorite charity to find out if they have a program in place.

Eco-Cell provides fundraising opportunities while protecting gorillas in the Congo. (Also check your local zoo and wildlife park as many organizations are joining forces to fight this cause.)

Prostate Cancer Foundation helps raise funds for cancer research.

Special Olympics of Wisconsin helps fund sports training and competitions for those with cognitive disabilities.

The March Of Dimes helps continue research to stop premature births.

The Race To Recycle helps raise funds for local schools.

The Wireless Foundation helps domestically abused families stay protected.