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If you live in New York and have old phones or other handheld electronics lying around, recycling them is one of the best ways to help the environment and keep harmful materials out of landfills. New York has plenty of options - from city programs to nonprofit events to retail drop-offs. But one option stands…
If you live in Florida, chances are you’ve got a couple of old phones tucked away somewhere, maybe a sun-faded Android you used during hurricane season, or an old iPhone that survived a beach trip but never quite recovered. Instead of letting them take up space (or worse, tossing them out), you can put them…
Everything is bigger in Texas, including the amount of unused electronics tucked away in drawers. Every year, Texans replace millions of phones and handheld devices, many of which still have value or contain materials that should never end up in a landfill. At Rescue Recycle, we make it easy for anyone in Texas to recycle…
If you live in California, you already know the state leads the nation in environmental action, yet millions of old cell phones, tablets, and handheld electronics still end up in junk drawers or landfills each year. What many Californians don’t realize is that these devices can easily be reused, refurbished, or responsibly recycled, helping reduce…
We hosted an E-Waste collection event, and Hemphill turned out big! Hemphill residents showed up in force at Rescue Recycle’s latest e-waste collection drive, donating 1,800 pounds of unwanted electronics for responsible processing. All material was transported to STS Electronic Recycling, Inc. in Jacksonville, Texas, for downstream handling, ensuring devices are kept out of landfills…
September 15 was a big day for our small, family-run business. On that date, Zach and I made Rescue Recycle’s very first donation from our mail-in program, and it went straight to the animals. We gave $1,000 to the Sabine Animal Shelter in Many, Louisiana to support their spay/neuter program. The gift included $500 raised…
If you’re like most folks in New Jersey, you probably have a few old phones gathering dust in a junk drawer somewhere. Maybe it’s a cracked-screen iPhone from 2017, or that Android you swore you'd use as a backup. Either way, it’s time to clear the clutter—and do it in a way that helps your…
Have a drawer full of old cell phones? You’re not alone. Many Mainers hang on to outdated devices after upgrading, unsure of the best way to part with them. Tossing them in the trash, however, isn’t the answer—cell phones contain materials that can be harmful to the environment if left to degrade in landfills. The…
If you’ve recently upgraded your phone and are wondering what to do with the old one, recycling your device in Oregon is a smart and easy choice. Whether you’re interested in eco-friendly cell phone disposal, want to support a charitable cause, or simply clear out your drawer of outdated tech, Oregon offers several accessible ways…
If you have an old cell phone collecting dust, you don’t have to let it go to waste. Donating your cell phone in Washington offers an easy and impactful way to extend the life of your device while doing good for the environment and your local community. By giving your old phone a second life,…