EcoPhones actively supports the protection of the environment by pioneering the large scale recycling of America’s cellular waste. Cellular phones contain toxic materials such as lead and cadmium, which while harmless during the usable life of a phone, become hazardous to our soil, air and water supply when disposed of improperly. In addition to toxic metals, wireless phones contain flame retardant plastics, precious metals, glass and other materials. All of these materials are reclaimed for reuse in other applications, and any remaining hazardous waste is disposed of through a certified environmental waste disposal facility.

Depending on the material involved, EcoPhones works with a variety of recycling partners to recycle the material that cannot be reused. These partners meet stringent requirements with respect to the disposal of this material and provide us with Certificates of Destruction for the material we send to them