How can I recycle my old phone?

Consumer Cellular understands the importance of recycling. When you recycle your old or unwanted cellphones and tablets, you help protect the environment and conserve natural resources.

To demonstrate our commitment, Consumer Cellular has partnered with uBreakiFix by Asurion® to recycle cell phones and tablets, along with their cords and chargers, at uBreakiFix stores nationwide. uBreakiFix will safely and responsibly recycle them for you free of charge. You can find the nearest uBreakiFix location in your area by searching the uBreakiFix store locator at ubreakifix.com/locations.

To learn more about how to recycle your cell phone or tablet, visit asurion.com/sustainability/recycle.

Consumer Cellular knows recycling mobile phones offers several significant benefits:

• Environmental Protection: Mobile phones contain various harmful materials, such as lead, mercury, and cadmium. Recycling helps to prevent these substances from contaminating soil and water, reducing environmental pollution.
• Resource Conservation: Phones are made from valuable materials like gold, silver, copper, and rare earth metals. Recycling recovers these resources, helping to reduce the need for new mining, which can be environmentally damaging and energy intensive.
• Energy Savings: Recycling metals from old phones requires less energy compared to mining and processing new raw materials. This helps in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and conserving energy.
• Reduces E-Waste: Mobile phones contribute to the growing problem of electronic waste (e-waste). Recycling helps manage and reduce e-waste, mitigating the impact on landfills and promoting responsible disposal practices.
• Economic Benefits: Recycling can create jobs in the recycling and refurbishment industries. Additionally, recovered materials can be reused in new products, contributing to a circular economy, and reducing costs for raw materials.
• Prevents Health Hazards: Proper disposal and recycling of mobile phones can prevent the release of hazardous substances into the environment, protecting public health.
• Supports Sustainable Practices: By recycling, individuals and organizations contribute to a more sustainable and eco-friendlier lifecycle for electronic devices, promoting responsible consumption and waste management.