Communications Electronics collects used cell phones as part of poison prevention week

Communications Electronics, a 27-year-old family-owned wireless communications dealer, reminds cell phone users to drop off their old phones in coordination with National Poison Prevention Week, March 16 - 22. When not properly disposed of, cell phone batteries can break down, releasing hazardous materials that contaminate the environment. With over 135 million Americans using cell phones, it is important for users to recognize the environmental risks of improper disposal. Within three years, Americans will discard hundreds of millions of cell phones, accounting for 65,000 tons of potentially dangerous trash.

Cell phone batteries can release toxins such as arsenic, beryllium, cadmium, copper, lead, nickel, and zinc, into the environment when they are thrown into landfills or burned in incinerators. These chemicals, which are also associated with certain forms of cancer and neurological disorders, can pollute the air and water. Recycling and reusing the batteries can substantially reduce the amount of chemical waste.

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Communications Electronics collects used cell phones as part of poison prevention week