Most people I know don’t even have a home phone anymore. Many folks have cells only nowadays. While cell phones are smaller, thus create less waste than a big standard phone, they still do create a lot of waste. Especially when you consider their short life span. While you may have had a big cordless home phone for years and years, typically folks go through a new cell every one to two years.
Some studies note that about 65,000 tons of landfill waste is created by cells alone – each year. Some of this waste is toxic too – from mercury and lead that cells can have.
You can cut down on this large number by using your cell until it’s lifespan is over and or recycling it.
Where to recycle your cell phone:
Check with Earth 911
Don’t forget that the places above may be able to help you recycle all kinds of cells – from pda phones, to Blackberry, to camera phones, to Trio to your basic cell.