Take your old cell phone with you when you purchase a new one! Most retailers and cell phone companies offer collection and recycling programs for old phones.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency maintains a list of locations where cell phones can be recycled. For more information, click here.

Earth911 also maintains a listing of locations where cell phones can be recycled. Residents can search this web site by zip code or town to find the nearest location.

In addtion, many charitable organizations collect cell phones. Check with your favorite to see if a collection program is offered.