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Article: Old cell phones recycled for new uses
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- October 3, 2005
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Susan Thomas
University Wire
10-03-2005
(The Oracle) (U-WIRE) TAMPA, Fla. -- Junior David Michael Svatik has recently purchased a new cell phone. He has several old cell phones sitting at home, unused and unwanted.
When you purchase a new cell phone, you might be faced with the dilemma of finding a use for your old phone. However, before you throw the used phone away, whether it is broken or not, you should consider recycling it for a better cause.
"I already have a cell phone, and I don't need my old ones," Svatik said. "Recycling them in the future would be a good idea."
According to the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the Cellular Telecommunications and Internet ...