Where Cellphones Go After They Die ?

[mauricio]

If you've recently replaced your cell phone, you're not alone. More than half a billion cell phones were swapped for newer models in 2007, according to a study by the research firm Gartner. In the past, these phones might have been tossed in the garbage or just stashed in a drawer, but an increasing number of cell-phone vendors are promoting take-back programs, which make recycling an easier option for consumers. A discarded phone has a good chance of landing at ReCellular, the nation's largest cell-phone recycling facility, which is based in Dexter, MI. If the phone's in good shape, it'll be refurbished. Otherwise, it will head to Sims Recycling Solutions, a smelter outside of Chicago.

VIA : technologyreview

[Manoj.J]

any one know s where dead phone goes in india ?

[samar69]

Phone recycle?
Good thing if they are recycling my old phone!
I think its a nice thing!
"One day my phone will recycle & come back to me"

[Aikonik]

"One day my phone will recycle & come back to me"

they will give feet to your cell when they will reclyce it

[samar69]

Good One my friend!
They can simply give a small sports bike too for my cellphone!
This way we can go on & on...

[mvagusta]

i think the bad cellphone goes to hell and good cellphone goes to heavens

bad cellphone : that are not user friendly and the features a crap you can buy and throw them any where .they are not that worth . eg : indian iphone that cost 36000

good cellphone :that not user friendly and the features are great that you want in mobile and above that it is reasonable like china phone