An estimated 500 million old cell phones are taking up space in consumers’ homes all over the country. Even more are making there way into our landfills, taking up precious space because they can’t decompose. Used cell phones are single-handedly becoming one of the biggest garbage problems in our country - and it would be so easy to break the vicious cycle.

Most families have an average of three old cell phones sitting around their house for no purpose. Perhaps they’re broken, or you just don’t need them anymore. Instead of wasting space, you can return these used cell phones to your mobile provider, often in return for a discount on your service or next cell phone purchase. Mobile providers and third parties then refurbish the phones, making them usable again, and sell the refurbished cell phones to consumers at a discounted rate.

Beyond turning in your old cell phones, you can also start purchasing used cell phones to help the growing problem. Refurbished cell phones can be found at steep discounts, compared to their brand-new counterparts, and are a great way to keep cell phones out of landfills. Plus, when more people begin to purchase refurbished cell phones, the demand for new cell phones will drop, causing manufacturers to cut back on production - saving our planet from even more waste and pollution.

New cell phones are expensive, and are becoming less and less affordable. Switch to used cell phones, and recycle your old cell phones at the same time. Not only will you save you and your family hundreds of dollars a year on cell phones, you’ll also make a significant positive impact on the environment at the same time.