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      Cell Funds Buyback Program is based on the simple premise that recycling should be rewarded.

      Cell Funds pays the maximum recovery payout for your handsets. We absolutely want to encourage you to do it again! Every unused handset should be recycled.

      Recycling is the only safe alternative for the toxic substances used in their construction.

      How do you turn a cell phone into cash?
      For you, we have made it easy. Simply sell your old, unused handset to Cell Funds.

      Cell Funds…

      1. Sorts the submitted handsets.
      2. Refurbishes and repairs usable handsets for resale in secondary markets.
      3. Breaks down damaged (unusable) cell phones into recyclable components:
        1. Metal parts are melted down to recover the base metals.
        2. Plastics are separated and recycled.
        3. Batteries are sent to a licensed recovery facility that cleanly recovers the materials.
      4. All recovered materials are sold to the appropriate markets for reuse.

      This sale allows Cell Funds to… Pay you for recycling!

      Cell Funds makes it fast, easy and profitable to keep our air, water and soil clean for the next generation.

      Recovery Payout

      The value of used handsets varies widely based on make, model, condition and market demand. Therefore, Cell Funds quotes the range of pricing available for each model.

      For example:

      SAMPLE FAIR GOOD LIKE NEW
      My Model PDA $20 $30 $45
      My Model Handset $5 $10 $15

      CONDITIONS: LIKE NEW ⇒ Perfect condition
      GOOD ⇒ Minor scratches
      FAIR ⇒ Some wear on casing

      Cell Funds will determine the final condition and valuation of your handset when we receive and sort your shipment.

      Phones with unacceptable damage or operational faults do not qualify for payout. Examples of unacceptable damage would be cracked screens, water damage, crushing of the case, missing battery or parts, etc. However, even if your phone has been run over by a truck — send it in to be safely recycled.

      Handsets that have no buyback / resale / salvage value will be disposed of in an environmentally safe method by Cell Funds. In this case, the value of the recycled materials pays for the recycling and no payout is possible.

      Quick Steps to Recycling Your Phones

      Start here:

      First, determine whether you are interested in a:

      1. Small Single Transaction (Less than 10 phones) – Follow the steps below for Individuals.
      2. One Large Shipment (10 or more phones) — See Large Shipments below.
      3. Cell Funds Drive – Go to Cell Funds Drive section.

       

      Large Shipments

      1. 1. Large shipments have additional resources for estimating the Recovery Payout:
        1. Use the Recovery Payout Generator below to make your own estimate.
        2. Send us a listing of the handsets and ask your Cell Funds representative to generate a written quote.
        3. “I want these old phones out of my office now!” — Ship us the handsets. Cell Funds will sort them for you. We’ll send you a detailed report which quotes their final Recovery Payout.
      2. Contact Cell Funds regarding your large shipment.

      Individuals

      1. Go to the Recovery Payout Generator at the bottom of this page.
      2. Enter the manufacturer and model number.
      3. Select the link for “Estimate Your Recovery Payout”
      4. The Recovery Payout is listed for fair, good and like new conditions. Your estimated payout will be within this range.
        See Recovery Payout above for full details on
      5. Send us your phone.
        1. Small shipments do not qualify for free shipping. However, the postage is very inexpensive for a 5 ounce phone. Please believe that our environment is worth a stamp, because IT TRULY IS!

      Business

      Recycling is good for business!

      • It’s profitable.
      • It’s responsible.
      • It gives back to your community.

      Whether your recycling effort is a single transaction or an ongoing recycling program, Cell Funds is committed to providing you with the best support possible. Please contact us whenever you require assistance: (866) 874-6759

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      Cell Funds Drive

      For-Profit Organizations
      Registration with Cell Funds is required. For-profit organizations must supply a W-9 to their Cell Funds representative in order to run a Cell Funds Drive. This will be part of your registration process.

      Cell Funds will assign a service representative to your account as soon as your registration is processed. Generally, your representative will contact you within 48 hours.

      Your Cell Funds representative will answer your questions, and “dot the i’s and cross the t’s” for you.

      Non-Profit Organizations
      Registration with Cell Funds is required. You must document your 501C3 as part of your registration.

      Cell Funds will assign a service representative to your account as soon as your registration is processed. Generally, your representative will contact you within 48 hours.

      Your Cell Funds representative will answer your questions, and “dot the i’s and cross the t’s” for you.

      Your Cell Funds representative will also explain the additional benefits available to non-profit organizations.

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