Phone Graveyard or Goldmine? Your Old Phone's SECRET Second Life!  pen_spark    tune  share   more_vert

1. – Trade-in for credit at carriers.pen_spark

2. Sell working phones online or to stores.

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3. – Donate to charities (working or not).pen_spark

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4. Use e-waste drop-off centers.

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5. Use e-waste drop-off centers.

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6. Mail-in programs (Call2Recycle, etc.).

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7. Recycle kiosks at stores (Best Buy)

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8. Wipe personal data before recycling.

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