Also, what do they exactly do with them?
Thanks!
Wayne
2006-11-30 04:18:04 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cell Phones & Plans
The ones that are still in working condition are donated to charities (a big one is Hopeline that gives the phones to battered women so they can call 911 if needed).
The ones that are not in working condition and their batteries are just recyled and used for new materials.
2006-11-30 04:21:13 · answer #1 · answered by Amanda S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I heard they can donate old phones to the elderly. They program them for emergency calls only, such as 911 and there is no monthly cost to them.
2006-11-30 04:20:23 · answer #2 · answered by Kimber 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are recycled to help others that are in need.
They donate them to women's shelters etc. so they can call 911 if needed.
2006-11-30 04:22:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
old cell phones normally do for emergency call only, if demage ,do recycle ,crashing and reclaim back the gold . majority of component they contain gold (plated)
2006-11-30 04:32:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think some companies will get them working and use them for emergency phones.
otherwise I think they just take them apart and grind it up separately
2006-11-30 04:20:36 · answer #5 · answered by You may be right 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they are full of toxic and rare metals.
2006-11-30 04:21:49 · answer #6 · answered by Kelly L 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋