Cell recycling program grows in popularity

OTTAWA – The Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association is encouraging Canadians to celebrate Earth Week by recycling their old cell phones via its free ‘Recycle My Cell’ program.Run by the CWTA in conjunction with cell phone carriers and handset manufacturers, the goal of the program is to keep handsets and accessories from entering Canada’s landfills. Proceeds from the recycled devices are donated to local charities. A visit to the bilingual website allows consumers to enter their postal code to locate the ten drop-off locations closest to them where their devices will be accepted, regardless of brand or condition. If a person...