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Cell phones and smartphones

How to extend the life of cell phones

Smartphones

Examples of cell phones

  • Cell phones, flip phones, phablets and smartphones
  • Pagers
  • Satellite phones
  • Cell phone chargers and cables

How to dispose

There are two ways to dispose of cell phones depending on whether they are usable or broken.

Usable cell phones

  • Extend the life of this item by reusing, selling, or donating

Reuse working cell phones by:

  • Giving to family and friends
  • Posting on online websites like Facebook Marketplace

Donate usable cell phones and smart phones to local charities. Contact your preferred charity to confirm what type of donations they are accepting. Options include: 

Old and broken cell phones

  • Take to an electronics recycling drop-off

Take old and broken cell phones for free to an electronics recycling drop-off. You can also take these items to a City Eco Centre for free – if you bring with other garbage, charges will apply.

Special instructions

  • Delete all personal information from your cell phone before recycling it.
  • Do NOT put electronics in your blue cart as these items can damage equipment at the recycling facility.

Map of electronics drop-off locations

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