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Recycling Used Cell Phones
October 16, 2012 | National Science Foundation

Used cell phones and tablet PCs contain precious and rare earth metals that can be recycled and many phones that are retired are suitable for another owner. The National Science Foundation is supporting a kiosk method for collecting used phones and offering compensation to their owners.


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