The Weibel PTO collects cell phones again this year and small electronic devices.  Not only will we be raising funds for Weibel but we will keep this hazardous waste out of our landfills and water supply.   Program proceeds will benefit Weibel PTO…our kids.

 

We can accept & recycle the following items:

• Cell Phones (w/ batteries) -- All manufacturers and models accepted. NO accessories please.
• Ink Jet Printer Cartridges (no toner cartridges)
• DVD Movies & Videogames
• Portable DVD Players
• Laptop Computers
• MP3 Players
• X-Boxes, Sony Playstations, Wii
• Digital Cameras & Digital Video Cameras (DVRs)
• Digital Picture Frames
• Portable Navigation & GPS Devices (Garmin, Magellan, Tom-Tom)

NOTE:  For larger items please contact Jannet Benz (651-8549) to make arrangements so we don’t clutter up the school office. 

Eco Phones will pay Weibel PTO something for every item - working or not!

Visit www.EcoPhones.com for details on items you are donating.

 

PLEASE RECYCLE  BY DEPOSITING any items listed above IN THE SCHOOL OFFICE – IN THE BOX LABELED “CELL PHONES -- RECYCLING”

We will accept all items listed, working or not.  You may deposit your phones, etc., your neighbors, your company’s…  

Please DO NOT deposit chargers, cases, ear pieces, accessories.  These have no value and do not contain hazardous materials. 

 

Earnings example:  On average Weibel will earn about $3.00 per cell phone, although, we can earn up to $300 per phone depending on the phone model and if the phone is in working order. 

See details of the program on our PTO website at:

For price details visit:  http://www.ecophones.com/documents/pricelist.pdf

 

Your donation may be tax deductible.  Receipts will be available at the recycling box. 

Please consult with your tax advisor to determine tax deductibility of your donation.

 

Why it’s important to recycle our Cell Phones:

-  On average Americans replace their cell phones every 12 months.

-  Over 65 million cellular phones are stockpiled in U.S. households creating 30,000 tons of potentially hazardous waste.

-  Cell phones contain toxic substances including Arsenic, Antimony, Beryllium, Cadmium, Copper, Lead, Nickel and Zinc which leach into soil and groundwater from landfills and form highly toxic dioxins & furans during incineration.

These toxins have been associated with cancer and a range of reproductive, neurological and developmental disorders.

The cadmium from a single phone is capable of polluting 158,200 gallons of water.  (That’s 2.4 million 8-ounce sodas!)

Let’s keep all of this hazardous waste out of our water supply.  It all begins with us.