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Old 01-01-2017, 09:32 AM
 
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I have several old cellphones that I am about to toss. They are about 15 years old or more. I have removed the Sim cards. Should these be donated or are they too old?

If they can be donated to help someone, where can I drop them off?

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Old 01-01-2017, 09:48 AM
 
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Smithsonian Institution. Happy New Year!
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Old 01-01-2017, 10:31 AM
 
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If I recall correctly, when you first walk into Best Buy they have bins to drop off old phones and batteries for recycling. And maybe Staples too.
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Old 01-04-2017, 07:23 PM
 
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Put it up for free on Craigslist. I'm sure someone who is hurting for cash could use a decent used phone.

Those phones donated wind up on eBay for hefty profit.

Give it direct to those who truly need a device.
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Old 01-04-2017, 07:36 PM
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That old? Garbage. Toss them in the creek.
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Old 01-04-2017, 07:55 PM
 
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Put it up for free on Craigslist. I'm sure someone who is hurting for cash could use a decent used phone.

Those phones donated wind up on eBay for hefty profit.

Give it direct to those who truly need a device.
I guess you are not familiar with phones or their resale values but anything over 10 years old is practically useless. The OP wants to unload phones that are 15 years old. They aren't worth a penny and are probably unusable since they work on primitive cellular frequencies.

OP, just throw them out if you don't want them.
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Old 01-05-2017, 09:00 AM
 
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I've seen donation boxes at the supermarket.
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Old 01-07-2017, 03:41 PM
 
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There is gold in cell phones
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Old 01-08-2017, 06:40 AM
 
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You can donate it to survivors of domestic abuse.

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Old 01-08-2017, 10:07 AM
 
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all cell phones can call 911 even without a plan activated. donate them to beaten wives
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