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2. Mobile phone recycling - Wikipedia

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   Mobile phone recycling describes the waste management of mobile phones, to retrieve materials used in their manufacture. Rapid technology change, low initial cost, and planned obsolescence have resulted in a fast-growing surplus, which contributes to the increasing amount of electronic waste around the globe.

3. CWG (repurposing company) - Wikipedia

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   In the United States, it is estimated that over 130 million cell phones are thrown away each year, creating over 65,000 tons of electronic waste every year. [4] However, the repurposing of mobile handsets keeps electronic waste down, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, keeps toxic metals and plastics and out of landfills, and conserves natural ...

4. Electronic waste recycling - Wikipedia

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   Computer monitors are typically packed into low stacks on wooden pallets for recycling and then shrink-wrapped. [1]Electronic waste recycling, electronics recycling, or e-waste recycling is the disassembly and separation of components and raw materials of waste electronics; when referring to specific types of e-waste, the terms like computer recycling or mobile phone recycling may be used.

5. Recycling old phones is easy and Earth Day-friendly

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   In spring cleaning, it's tempting to discard old cellphones. Here's a better way. You might just save a few gorillas ...

6. Cell Phone Recycling Week makes it easy to go green - AOL

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   The EPA is continuing its popular Cell Phone Recycling Week, which runs from April 6 through April 12, and aims to educate consumers about the impact cell phone recycling can have on our environment.

7. Electronic waste in the United States - Wikipedia

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   These centers accept and recycle electronics from the public, including mobile phones, laptop and desktop computers, digital cameras, and home and auto electronics. Companies such as Staples, [102] Toshiba, [103] and Gateway [104] offer takeback programs that provide monetary incentives for recyclable or working technologies.