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Maxim Industries - Recycling Specialists
05 Jan
Posted by rebex as Brokers & Dealers, Electronics Recycling
Electronics contain heavy metals which are dangerous to the environment. Maxim Industries recycles them in an environmentally safe manner while maximizing the reuse of their core composition.
Maxim Industries USA, Inc.’s environmental liability risk reduction program includes recycling the following products:
- Cellular Phone Recycling - We buy all models, conditions and quantities of cellular phones and circuit boards. We pay shipping! Recycle with the largest end-of-life cellular phone and pager recycler in the United States. Sell us your scrap, broken and obsolete cellular phones.
- Computer Recycling - We want scrap and excess inventory pc’s, motherboards, printers, hubs, etc. We pay shipping on large quantities!
- PDA Recycling - We recycle all models and quantities of PDA’s, palm pilots and handheld device circuit boards.
- Test Equipment Recycling - We recycle all models and types of test equipment.
- Electronic Component Recycling - We recycle old, scrap and obsolete microprocessors, ic chips, capacitors, semiconductors and connectors.
- Telecom Equipment Recycling - We recycle PBX equipment, switches and telecom circuit boards.
For more information, go to: http://4scrap.com.
What were the best cell phones of 2007? Wirelessinfo.com has done the reviews and the votes are in.
The Wirelessinfo.com Best Cell Phones of 2007 Awards:
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Best Verizon Cell Phone: LG Chocolate VX8550
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Best AT&T Cell Phone: Apple iPhone
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Best T-Mobile Cell Phone: BlackBerry Curve 8320
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Best Sprint Cell Phone: Palm Centro
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Best Unlocked Or Other Carrier Cell Phone: Nokia N95
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Best Camera Cell Phone: Nokia N95
For complete award listings and reviews, view the Wirelessinfo.com’s Awards.
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Human-powered search engine, ChaCha.com, is launching a new service that allows you to ask questions and get the answers via text messages.
ChaCha.com lets you try this service for free. Simply text any question to “242242″ (which is “chacha”) and a live ChaCha Guide sends you the answer.
Pretty cool, huh?
A good example of a question to text would be if you were on the road somewhere and wanted an address or a phone number. The questions and uses are countless.
What’s better is that if you’re not finding what you need with a search engine you can get a free ChaCha Guide – a real person who asks you questions, understands exactly what you want, and sends you results that are dead-on.
Pace Butler Corporation Programs
30 Dec
Posted by rebex as Brokers & Dealers, Consumer Programs, Donation Programs, Recycling Fundraisers
When it comes to used cell phones, Pace Butler Corporation has been providing fast, fair and friendly service since 1987.
After doing business with this company a couple years back, I recommend them. These folks are experienced professionals.
Pace Butler provides the following solutions for used, inactive and/or end-of-life cellular phones:
- Consumer Buy-Backs. Sell your used cell phones and get cash.
- Cellphone Fundraisers. Complete fundraising solutions for non-profits, schools, clubs, etc…
- Donation Programs. Donate your used cell phone to your favorite charity/cause.
- Cell Phone Broker Program. Want to buy used cell phones? Pace Butler provides and online Wireless Phone Inventory.
For more information, go to: http://www.pacebutler.com/.
Founded in 1999, Phones for Life, Inc. is the leading, nation-wide non-profit organization seeking to improve the lives of senior citizens, victims of domestic violence and adults with serious disabilities through cell phone technology.
Phones4Life.org Programs & Services:
- Phones with Minutes come loaded with free, pre-paid minutes. This phone is specifically designed to bring peace of mind to active seniors. Each phone will make and receive calls like a regular cell phone. Once the free minutes are used, the Phones for Life phone automatically reverts to a “9-1-1″ only phone. Recipients have the option of loading more minutes for an additional charge.
- In Case of Emergency (”ICE”). Phones with Minutes are programmed with In Case of Emergency “ICE” numbers. ICE numbers are a powerful tool that allow emergency responders to reach out to the specific doctors, relatives or care providers who know a Phones for Life user the best. In the event that someone carrying a Phones for Life with ICE numbers experiences a medical emergency, and if a Phones for Life user is non-responsive or impaired, the emergency responder can locate and dial ICE contacts who are simply designated as ICE-1, ICE-2 without need to know their name, phone number or relationship. These ICE contacts are often critical in access medical history or treatment details or to simply advise the responsible relative or caretaker that their loved one has been hurt.
- Phones for Life “9-1-1 Only” Emergency Cell Phones. These phones come pre-programmed to dial 9-1-1 at the touch of a button in the event of an emergency. These phones provide free access to emergency “9-1-1″ service without membership in any commercial phone service or program.
To donate a phone to Phones4Life.org or to apply for a free phone, go to: http://www.phones4life.org/
It’s really no surprise, or is it? Government and industry officials have reported that 2007 is likely to be the first year in which U.S. households spend more on cellphone services than on land-line and residential companies.
“The most recent government data show that households spent $524, on average, on cell phone bills in 2006, compared with $542 for residential and pay-phone services. By now, though, consumers almost certainly spend more on their cell phone bills, several telecom industry analysts and officials said.
“What we’re finding is there’s a huge move of people giving up their land line service altogether and using cell phones exclusively,” said Allyn Hall, consumer research director for market research firm In-Stat.
As recently as 2001, U.S. households spent three times as much on residential phone services as they did on cell phones. But the expansion of wireless networks has made cell phones more convenient, and a wider menu of services, including text messaging, video and music, has made it easier for consumers to spend money via their cell phone.”
I’m certainly not surprised. Cell phones are simply more convenient and provide a wider menu of services, including text messaging, video and music.
Created and started by a pair of teenage siblings after hearing a news report that a soldier had an $8,000 phone bill, CellPhonesForSoldiers collects old/used cell phones for recycling and uses the money to buy prepaid phone cards for our troops.
The goal of this charitable organization is to make sure that every soldier can call home for free.
This program has gotten a major boost from AT&T. The company has donated nearly $300,000 worth of phone cards and has provided cell phone drop-off points at Cingular stores around the country.
To donate your used cellphone, go to: http://www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com.
God Bless these kids!
I found site today that’s pretty handy. FundraisingWeb.org lists hosts of companies to that can help you get started with your next recycling fundraiser.
New on their list is an environmentally-friendly fundraiser called Smencils. Smencils are gourmet scented pencils made from recycled newspapers - are a truly unique and very effective fundraising product.
Besides the obvious reason of paying a lower cost, there are other reasons people decide to buy a used cell phone rather than a new one.
Other reasons to buy a used cell phone:
- To replace a lost or stolen phone.
- As parts - to replace broken or missing parts and/or components.
- Upgrading to a newer model.
- Use for prepaid cell phone service.
- To activate a carrier network contract.
- Use a an Emergency - 911 Phone.
Have you purchased a used cell phone? What were your reasons?
Recycle Cell Phones
Technological advancements providing users with improved reception through integrated antenna systems, reduced size and weight of cell phones, along with numerous feature sets, and storage improvements have caused the bulk of cellular phone users and enthusiasts to upgrade to new and improved handsets. The low cost of cell phones and the added technological improvements mean that the majority of cellular phone users are on their 2nd or 3rd generation hand set.
Environmental Concerns
What many don’t realize is that in many cases, the materials used to construct cell phones are toxic. Toxic elements found in many of today’s cell phones can include arsenic, in semi-conductors and lead in the solder material. While the materials in a single phone are minimal consider the number of discarded cell phones in the relatively short time the technology has been available. The placement of these devices in landfills will cause long lasting damage and harm to the environment.
Recycling aged wireless equipment is a sensible alternative. Valuable materials can be recovered from used wireless devices in a number of different ways. In some cases, certain components may be separated by manual or simple mechanical means. The components can often be reused or melted down for alternative uses.
Cell Phone Disposal - What Options Exist?
Cell Phone Disposal - What Options Exist? The cell phone industry, understanding concerns related to the disposal of cell phones and PDAs have created alternatives to both refurbish and recycle the materials in older style cellular phones.
Wireless Recycling - http://www.wirelessrecycling.com - ReCellular Inc. is the largest recycler and reseller of used wireless phones and accessories in the wireless industry. A pioneer in charitable recycling arrangements, ReCellular has well-established partnerships with Easter Seals, the March of Dimes, and National Organization on Disability, Goodwill Industries, and The Body Shop. In addition, over 2,000 grassroots organizations from Boy Scout troops to religious organizations around the country work to collect wireless phones to support their philanthropic efforts. Charities can raise funds by increasing community awareness and acting as a wireless collection center.
Wireless Foundation - http://www.wirelessfoundation.org/DonateaPhone/index.cfm
Wireless Foundation refurbishes and provides cell phones to victims of domestic violence so that they can be used in the event of an emergency. The Call To Protect campaign also collects wireless phones to benefit victims of domestic violence. Proceeds from the sale of phones help fund agencies that fight domestic violence and are used to support educational efforts of the Wireless Foundation. Other phones are refurbished and become lifelines for domestic violence victims when faced with an emergency situation.
Recycle Wireless Phones - http://www.recyclewirelessphones.com
Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association (CTIA*) and its member companies are committed to the goal of sustainable development and the environmentally sound management of their wireless products at end-of-life. Through its Wireless . . . The New Recyclable program, CTIA is educating the public on the options available for properly recycling used wireless devices. The program seeks to promote the collection of used wireless devices and ensure that collected wireless products will be managed properly. The site provides a directory of collection options.
AT&T Wireless - http://www.attwireless.com/our_company/cares/recycle_program.jhtml
Through the AT&T Wireless Reuse & Recycle program, consumers are invited to bring unwanted wireless phones, accessories and batteries (regardless of the manufacturer or carrier) to an AT&T Wireless retail store for recycling. AT&T Wireless is the first wireless carrier to partner with Keep America Beautiful, a nationally recognized nonprofit organization that focuses on waste impact minimization, litter prevention, beautification, community improvement and improvement of public places. Proceeds from the recycling of wireless phones, batteries and accessories are donated to Keep America Beautiful.
Call2Recycle - http://www.call2recycle.org/
RBRC’s Call2Recycle™ program collects used cellular phones to benefit the environment and charitable organizations. With the help of consumers and 30,000 participating retail locations, RBRC’s do their part in helping to keep cell phones out of the landfills.
HopeLine - http://www.verizonwireless.com/hopeline
The HopeLine phone recycling program is an exclusive program that uses wireless services and equipment to assist victims in emergency domestic violence situations. HopeLine collects wireless phones that are no longer being used. The used phones are either refurbished and recycled or sold. With the funds raised from the sale of the refurbished phones, Verizon Wireless purchases wireless phones and donates airtime to victims of domestic violence through human services and law enforcement agencies.
About The Author
Sharon Housley manages marketing for NotePage, Inc. http://www.notepage.net a company specializing in alphanumeric paging, SMS and wireless messaging software solutions. Other sites by Sharon can be found at http://www.softwaremarketingresource.com, and http://www.small-business-software.net
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