Did you know?

In 2008, Americans dumped about 180 million cell phones into U.S. landfills, and many more just tossed them in the drawer, and they can stack up quickly. Clean out the cell phone drawer, reduce waste and donate any cell phone to Cell Phones for Soldiers. Every phone you donate will provide a soldier serving overseas with a valued gift − talk time with family and friends at home.
Cell Phones for Soldiers is a nonprofit organization that recycles cell phones to raise funds to purchase prepaid calling cards for U.S. soldiers serving in combat. Donated phones are sent to Michigan-based Re Cellular, which pays Cell Phones for Soldiers for each donated phone – enough to provide an hour of talk time to soldiers abroad. The organization was founded in 2004 by two Massachusetts teens, Robbie and Brittany Bergquist, with only $21 dollars. Today Cell Phones has received donations of more than $2 million dollars and provided more than 500,000 60-minute calling cards to soldiers.

How can I donate to Cell Phones for Soldiers?
There are two ways to donate. Just drop your old cell phones, chargers, and other accessories at any of these convenient drop-off locations, and the soldiers of A-CO 2/198th CAB receive phone cards for our troops.
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Visit Cell Phones for Soldiers and print a free-shipping label to mail phones directly.
Can I designate my donation be awarded to a specific soldier or unit?
Yes, phones donated at the Hernando drop-off locations will automatically be credited to the A-CO 2/198th CAB based in Hernando. Those using the Web site to donate phones can designate specific recipients or units.
Does the phone have to be working?
No, you may donate any phone in any condition.

Do I need to donate the battery?
No you do not have to send the battery or accessories, but you may donate those items also.

Is my donation tax-deductible?Yes, Cell Phones for Soldiers is a 501c3 non-profit organization, you may print a donation receipt on the Web site.

Why should I donate cell phones?
The average cell phone user upgrades every 18 months. That's a lot of cell phones. Electronics like cell phones, computer equipment and audio/video components often contain metals that can be toxic when they begin to breakdown. Useful materials such as glass, copper, aluminum, plastic and other components can often be extracted and reused when electronics are disposed of properly.

Can I donate other electronics?
No, Cell Phones for Soldiers only accepts cell phones and accessories. However, companies like Apple, Best Buy,and Office Depot sponsor electronic recycling programs.