Cell phones contain toxic substances that can contaminate water and soil. Lead, mercury and other potentially dangerous elements are used in the manufacture of cell phones.
Best: Don't throw away an old cell phone.
Instead, talk to your service provider or a third-party cell-phone recycler, such as Collective Good (www.collectivegood.com), about recycling it.
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