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phones can be turned in at any Parrot Cellular location
Sacramento,
CA (PRWEB) May 5, 2005 -- Parrot Cellular, an exclusive
agent for Cingular Wireless which operates more than 85
retail outlets throughout Northern California, announced
today it will partner with RecycleForCalifornia.com
to collect used cellular phones at all its locations throughout
the state.
RecycleforCalifornia.com,
an industry-funded statewide cell phone recycling initiative,
will pay a cash amount for each collected cell phone that
has a re-marketable value, and 50% of the funds raised will
go to support local charities. Phones that are not re-marketable
may be donated to shelters, senior groups or other emergency
services, or will be recycled in an environmentally responsible
manner.
“We’re
very excited about this program,” said Matt Fidiam,
Parrot Cellular’s CEO. “It not only benefits
local charities, but it also assists in preserving the environment
and bringing communications to people who could not otherwise
afford it.”
Conrad
Melancon, program director for RecycleForCalifornia.com,
said there are more that 500 million used cellular phones
in the U.S., with 100 million more being replaced each year.
“This
cellular phone collection program will help raise money
for use in the community and help keep hazardous materials
out of our landfills,” Melancon said. “Many
of these cellular phones will be sent oversees to countries
where a cellular phone may be the only means of long distance
communications.”
All
cell phones will be accepted under the program. Phones should
be deactivated and personal information should be removed
prior to being turned in at any Parrot Cellular location.
About
Parrot Cellular
Parrot Cellular is an exclusive agent for Cingular Wireless.
With more than 85 locations throughout Northern California
we are one of the largest wireless retailers in the state.
For more information on Parrot Cellular, or to find the
store nearest you, please visit www.parrotcellular.com
or call 1-800-700-TALK.
About
RecycleForCalifornia.com
Recycle for California.com is an industry initiative developed
specifically to combat the growing problem of waste generated
by the improper disposal of old cell phones. All consumers,
businesses, non-profit organizations and government entities
are encouraged to participate in this no-cost program. For
more information on how to become involved with RecycleForCalifornia.com,
please go to www.RecycleForCalifornia.com.
You may also contact Conrad Melancon directly at e-mail
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