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When a cell phone is recycled through a site such as Sell Cell, it goes on to lead a different life.  Some phones are refurbished while others are taken apart and their working parts used to create new phones.  These cell phones are often sold at reasonable prices to developing countries.  Precious metals of unused parts are extracted and go on to become a part of electronic circuit boards.  Reusing metals such as gold and silver also reduces the need for extracting raw materials \u2013 a process that is itself damaging to the environment.<\/p>\n

After all of the above has been done, what is left over is sent to reputable companies to be disposed of properly.  This includes extracting precious metals from heavy metals, recycling plastics, etc.<\/p>\n

While we must be aware that there are still disreputable companies out there \u2013 companies who buy e-waste, reuse what they can and then dump the rest on poorer countries, here at Sell Cell, we only work with reputable companies.  When you recycle for cash through us, you can rest assured your cell phone will be recycled properly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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