There are many companies willing to take your used cell phones eco-green fundraising idea.
Usually, you can get started in just a few easy steps with NO upfront costs.
- Chose the recycling company you want to work with.
- Set up an account with them.
- Obtain a list of items they are willing to take (some will take more than just cell phones).
- Obtain shipping instructions. (Most will pay for the shipping.)
- Determine if you want to run this as an ongoing fundraiser or for only a set period of time.
- Set up collection barrels in your community.
- Publicize the fundraiser letting people know what you are trying to raise money for.
Depending on the item, the company either repairs and resells it, takes it apart and sells the components, or disposes of the item in an environmentally friendly way.
Check out these companies to see how each will partner with you on your fundraising drive.
Phoneraiser – www.phoneraiser.com
GRC Wireless Recycling – www.grcrecycling.com
EcoPhones – www.ecophones.com
Pace Butler – www.pacebutler.com
Eco-Cell – www.eco-cell.org
Phone Fund – www.phonefund.com
If you know of other phone recycling companies or have experience with this type of fundraiser, please leave a post.
Just came across another company offering to recyle your gadgets for cash – http://www.gazelle.com/gazelle-for-good. They let you personalize a webpage that you can use to promote your cause.
Here’s a video that explains how easy the phone recycling fundraiser can be. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pud03Tmtlxs