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Where to donate old cell phones
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Jun 27, 2005, 12:02 AM
 
I have an old cell phone. I think places use this old phones and program them to dial 911 in case of an emergency for people that need them.

Does anyone know where to bring them?

I live in NYC if you happen to live there too.
     
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Jun 27, 2005, 12:18 AM
 
Look up the Women's Shelters in your area.

I have donated a few phones to a local shelter and they are VERY happy to receive them.
     
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Jun 27, 2005, 12:21 AM
 

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Jun 27, 2005, 07:31 AM
 
Oh good, I have a little collection of these going actually...I'll donate them immediately.
     
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Jun 27, 2005, 09:12 AM
 
Originally Posted by Mallrat
I have an old cell phone. I think places use this old phones and program them to dial 911 in case of an emergency for people that need them.
Pfff, donating old cell phones.
This is what they do in Europe with old cell phone:

Mobile Phone Throwing
World Championships - 2004


http://www.savonlinnafestivals.com/MMkuvat_04.htm

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Jun 27, 2005, 09:20 AM
 
Originally Posted by turtle777
Pfff, donating old cell phones.
This is what they do in Europe with old cell phone:

Mobile Phone Throwing
World Championships - 2004


http://www.savonlinnafestivals.com/MMkuvat_04.htm

-t

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Jun 27, 2005, 09:34 AM
 
some schools also get money from cell phone recycling.
     
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Jun 27, 2005, 10:17 AM
 
The last phones that we donated were at the Verizon Store. Churches also take donations.

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