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  Recycle unwanted cell phones and accessories by dropping them off at retail locations sponsoring a take-back program. Under State (not City) law, the New York State Wireless Recycling Act requires all wireless providers who sell cell phones within the state to accept cell phones for recycling. Many wireless providers have in-store collection programs and mail-back programs, where a cell phone can be sent back to the wireless provider for recycling at no cost. In addition, some cell phone manufacturers and general retailers have voluntarily set up take-back programs for cell phones. Please check, prior to taking cell phones to a location. If a provider refuses to recycle your cell phone, contact the NY State Department of Environmental Conservation  online or call 1-800-TIPP DEC (1-800-847-7332).  provider take-back programs
manufacturer take-back programs
retailer take-back programs
ALSO SEE:
cell phone donation options
electronics recycling
cell phone takeback requirements for retailers
Provider Take-Back Programs back to top | back to take-back
Manufacturer Take-Back Programs Motorola (mobile phones, cordless phones, modems, routers) Palm (mobile phone, handheld, and accessories)
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Retailer Take-Back Programs Local retailers participating in cell phone recycling programs include: Best Buy
Accepts cell phones, rechargeable batteries, and other electronics Call2Recycle
Organization that allows many retailers in NYC to accept rechargeable batteries and cell phones for recycling Green in BKLYN
Accepts cell phones, #5 plastics, and alkaline batteries Staples
Cell phones, PDAs, pagers, used computers, monitors, laptops, printers, faxes, all-in-ones, ink and toner cartridges, and rechargeable batteries Office Depot
Accepts consumer cell phones and electronics for recycling in pre-purchased Tech Recycling Boxes available at participating stores Lowes collects cell phones in their stores for recycling
Cell phones can be sold or traded in at various online materials exchanges; visit the NYC WasteLess products and service page for info. back to top | back to take-back
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