Donate old cell phones and printer cartridges.
Those electronics and empty cartridges aren't doing anyone any good sitting in the drawer or in the trash, but they can do a lot of good to some Houston families! Recycle 4 Fundraising will donate money to ESCAPE for each cell phone, used inkjet cartridge or used laser cartridge that is recycled through our efforts.
Protect the earth while helping Houston's families. The average cell phone user upgrades every 14-18 months in the U.S., but only about 8% of cell phones are recycled today. With over 110 million cell phones in use, this high turnover rate creates a very large source of used and discarded electronics. Keeping phones out of landfills protects ground water and ultimately protects you. And did you know that more than 75 percent of all inkjet cartridges used in North America are thrown away when empty? That means more than 450 million of these cartridges are thrown away each year.
What we take: cell phones, laser cartridges and inkjet cartridges. The collected phones and cartridges do not need to be in working order. All makes and models are welcomed. All donations are tax-deductable. It's a win-win!
- Place collection boxes around your office or school - help us collect!
- Ask your friends, neighbors and family to donate their old electronics.
- Put a notice on your website/facebook/myspace page encouraging others to help!
- Bring your old phones and cartridges to our office and drop them in our collection box.
- Hosting a party or event? Ask people to bring an old cell phone for entry!
If you would like to set up a donation box at your location to help collect items for ESCAPE , please contact Sandi Mercado at 713-942-9500, ext. 14.