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For those looking to safely get rid of an old or unwanted cell phone in the Havertown area, there are a number of recycling options.
Bring It In
The following stores offer varying recycling programs for old cell phones and accessories.
- AT&T accepts phones and accessories of any make or manufacturer at its stores. The company also provided postage for mail-back services.
- Verizon accepts phones and phone batteries at its locations.
- Best Buy: Area Best Buys will accept two computer items per day. Check the following locations for recycling:
- Office Depot: Office Depot accepts cell phones that are not cracked or covered in liquid. Customers must purchase special recycling boxes from the store (between $5 and $15, depending on size) to dispose of items.
- Staples: Staples locations will cell phones.
Check the Manufacturer
Many computer and electronic manufactures offer take-back and recycling programs to allow consumers to return their products safely.
The following phone manufactures offer mail-back programs for their products:
Let the County Handle It
- Delaware County holds several electronic recycling events that accept cell phones. Check the county's website for the dates.
- Montgomery County holds a number of electronic recycling events that accept cell phones. Check their info on hazardous household waste here.
- Philadelphia County holds several events throughout the year for collecting household hazardous waste, including cell phones. Check the schedule here. Residents can also drop their computers off at the Northwest Philadelphia sanitation station on Domino Lane.
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AT&T Wireless
37 E City Ave, Bala Cynwyd, PA (Space 4) -
AT&T
230 E Lancaster Ave, Wayne, PA -
AT&T Wireless
1067 W Baltimore Pike, Media, PA -
AT&T
1991 Sproul Rd, Broomall, PA -
AT&T
8500 Henry Ave, Philadelphia, PA -
Verizon
7126 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA
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Verizon Wireless
19 Woodside Rd, Ardmore, PA -
Verizon Wireless
1067 W Baltimore Pike, Media, PA -
Verizon Wireless
303 W Lancaster Ave, Wayne, PA -
Best Buy
2010 Chemical Rd, Plymouth Meeting, PA -
Office Depot
1122 Baltimore Pike, Springfield, PA (Olde Sproule Shopping Village) -
Office Depot
2400 Chemical Rd, Plymouth Meeting, PA -
Staples
1305 West Chester Pike, Havertown, PA -
Staples
933 Montgomery Ave, Penn Valley, PA -
Staples
755 W Lancaster Ave, Bryn Mawr, PA -
Staples
789 E Lancaster Ave Ste 200, Villanova, PA -
Staples
8500 Henry Ave, Philadelphia, PA -
Staples
7700 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA
MJP
11:49 am on Thursday, April 19, 2012
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Computer and Electronics Recyclers and Reusers in Pennsylvania