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Donated cell phones can benefit Oklahoma City metro area charities

 
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Published: April 7, 2009

In recognition of Earth Day April 22, PaceButler Corp., an Edmond-based reseller of used cell phones worldwide, is holding an April drive, with the aim of collecting 100,000 old cell phones and benefiting countless nonprofits, including the Salvation Army and Feed the Children in Oklahoma City.

photo - Lois Green, volunteer coordinator with the Salvation Army Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area Command, accepts donated cell phones. Photo Provided
Lois Green, volunteer coordinator with the Salvation Army Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area Command, accepts donated cell phones. Photo Provided

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Why recycle?
Experts say recycling cell phones reduces greenhouse gas emissions, keeps valuable material out of landfills and conserves natural resources. Studies by the

Environmental Protection Agency found many cell phones contain lead, arsenic, beryllium, mercury and other elements. Yet, only 10 percent of cell phones are recycled each year, according to the EPA.

Consumers may drop their old phones at the Salvation Army, 311 SW 5, or PaceButler, 13915 N Harvey in Edmond, where they can request the purchase price of the phone go to the Salvation Army, Feed the Children or another nonprofit of their choice. PaceButler pays from 50 cents to $50 for working, used phones and up to $100 for Blackberries, spokeswoman Brandy Sprague said.

The company also pays shipping for used phones. Donors may print and download a free prepaid shipping label on www.pacebutler.com

Founded in 1987, PaceButler for years has encouraged cell phone collections to raise money for nonprofits, Sprague said.

For more information about the campaign, call (800) 248-5360.

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