It could be embarrassing for someone, especially a teen, to carry a phone that is “so last year”. On average, mobile phones are upgraded every 12-18 months. Most current plans allow for upgrades at 21 months (it used to be straight 2 years) but many people simply don’t want to wait.
That being the case, where do those old out of style phones go? The sad answer is that most of them sit around collecting dust when they could be recycled for charity or profit.
It is estimated that 130 million mobile phones are tossed aside every year and that, on average, every home in the U.S. has five or six just lying around. The PaceButler Corporation, based in Edmond, Oklahoma, is one of the companies that operate mobile phone collection programs in various schools and charitable organisations. For every collected phone, PaceButler pays up to $50 back to the organization although, some phones have no value.
When asked why there are so many mobiles lying around the house, a common response from people is that they are trying to keep the phones out of landfill or are waiting to recycle several handsets at once. However, many of the phones hold their value and can fetch a decent price as long as one doesn’t wait too long to recycle.
There are many worthy causes to which mobile phones can be donated. Some include Cell Phones for Soldiers, Planet Green, Cerebral Palsy, domestic violence organisations, educational facilities and many more. For making a profit off your old phone, try websites such as CellForCash or PaceButler.com.
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