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Donate 1-19 Used Cell Phones
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Shelter Alliance recycles cell phones through “Reuse” and “Refining” programs.

Reuse of old cell phones1. REUSE: How we recycle working phones with resale value.

Approximately 60% of recycled cell phones have resale value as refurbished cell phones. Through our Reuse program, Shelter Alliance distributes cell phones to wireless markets worldwide in need of affordable communication. The reuse of used electronics is applauded by many environmentalists as an essential step in the electronics recycling process.

2. REFINING: How we recycle non-reusable cell phones.

Rifining of unusable cell phones

Approximately 40% of recycled cell phones do not have resale value, and are processed through our environmentally responsible “Refining” program. Through the Refining program, phones are shredded and smelted at our copper refiner, and various metals are “reclaimed” back to their natural state. This process, often referred to as “above ground mining”, is applauded by many environmentalists as an essential step in the replenishment of our natural resources.

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Donate 1-19 Used Cell Phones
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Shelter Alliance has established a socially responsible, zero landfill environmental policy. Our environmental policies are consistent with the policies outlined by the EPA's Guidelines for Materials Management and the Basel Action Network. Our policies are highlighted by the following:

Wireless e-waste ZERO LANDFILL FOR E-WASTE:  No wireless e-waste (non-working handsets, boards, batteries, and accessories) will be sent to solid waste landfills.
Wireless e-waste NO E-WASTE REFINED IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES:  No wireless e-waste (non-working handsets, boards, batteries, and accessories) will be refined in developing countries. Shelter Alliance will make every conceivable effort to ensure that all downstream smelting and refining operations meet all applicable environmental regulations.   
Wireless e-waste RECHARGEABLE BATTERY RECYCLING: Batteries are processed according to EPA guidelines for the proper disposal and recycling of rechargeable batteries.
Wireless e-waste

CARDBOARD RECYCLING:   No cardboard boxes (e.g. shipping boxes) are processed in landfills.  All cardboard is responsibly recycled.

Shelter Alliance's environmental memberships and credentials include:

We at Shelter Alliance take our commitment to the environment seriously.

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Shelter Alliance is a program of GRC Wireless Recycling, the largest cell phone recycling network in North America.   Over $7,000,000 has been earned by thousands of participants in 50 states and Canada.