Since it’s summer, why not go with a colorful refurbished Blackberry curve 8330? A refurbished Verizon Blackberry is available for $115.95 plus shipping--used cell phones reconditioned to be like new are a great deal! Refurbished Verizon Blackberries come in great colors like purple, red, white, titanium, green, and, of course, classic.

You can also get a refurbished Blackberry 8330 on Cricket or US Cellular for 159.95 plus shipping. 

What else makes a refurbished Blackberry awesome? A full QWERTY keyboard, the ability to surf the web, manage (and sync up) tasks, calenders, and contacts, and to choose from all the great Blackberry apps! Plus, use your refurbished Blackberry to take great pictures of all your summer fun with it’s built in camera and LED flash. Why not use the bluetooth feature of your refurbished Blackberry for roadtrips? Among used cell phones, refurbished Blackber ries are always popular since they’re such a great deal, so don’t wait long to pick up your colorful refurbished Blackberry!

Plus, when you choose among our great used cell phones right now, you can take advantage of our current used cell phones promotion! Just type in “Summer” into the discount box at checkout, and receive 10% off any order (used cell phones or accessories, etc.) over $30 through the end of August!

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Instead of throwing your used cell phones away, consider donating it to a senior citizen.  There is a never ending enormous demand for emergency life lines for the elderly.

Most seniors prefer to have their independence of living on their own as long as possible but most live on a very tight fixed income so extra funds cannot be allowed for such a luxury as a cell phone.  However, falls and accidents can happen while the are getting their daily exercise walking around the block or driving to the grocery store.  Also, the elderly are very vulnerable to abuse, theft and attacks.

Even without a connected wireless service plan, a donated used cell phone is perfect for them because they can still dial 911 for an emergency.  Therefore, your recycled phone could ultimately save the life of a senior citizen that cannot afford their own phone.

Your recycled used cell phone can also be an emergency link to be used by victims of domestic violence for women shelters, giving them a peace of mind of having access to emergency service.

Preparing Your Phone

Before donating your used or refurbished cell phone, erase all stored information including text messages, incoming and outgoing numbers, contact list and pictures.  Many phones will have a master reset you can use to make it easy.  You should also verify with your service provider that the phone service is canceled.

Cell Phone Donation

Place your phone in a padded envelope and mail it to your local iPhones For Life center or you can drop it off, if a location is close enough to you.  They will distribute them to seniors, giving them access to emergency help when needed.

Additionally, you could send them to The Wireless Foundation who will distribute them to domestic violence shelters.

Cell Phone Recycling

Phones that are a bit too old to be reused should be taken to a recycling center to stop poisonous lead, mercury and other toxins from hurting the environment.  Many electronic stores offer recycling centers that you can toss your phone in and they will dispose of it according to EPA guidelines.

Environmental Impact of Throwaway Cell Phones

Each year, discarded cell phones account for approximately 65,000 tons of horrible toxic waste every year.  It is imperative that everyone participates in cell phone recycling because every one of them can potentially pollute 132,000 liters of water.

Over 500 million used cell phones are either sitting at home or leaking hazardous mercury, lead, arsenic and flame retardants into the environment.

Since 18 months is the average cell phone lifespan, that means that an additional 125 million cell phones will be added to landfills each year.  Thankfully, most mobile phone manufacturers are aware of the recycling needs and will accept unwanted phones at their retail location or provide mail back envelopes to make it easy for you.

Next time you upgrade your phone, don't throw your old one away.  Donate it to a senior citizen or someone in need of an emergency access line. If it is not reusable, recycle it at a location that will assure that it won't end up in a landfill.