How It Works

"In just a few months we have collected over 600 used cell phones! This is a great fundraising program and also a “win-win” partnership for the environment, local schools and community groups, PITCH-IN CANADA and the re-manufacturer.”
Alice Johnson Chair, Pacific Region, Women’s Community Institute

Why Collect + Recycle Cell Phones?

Help Protect our Environment – cell phones and rechargeable batteries contain hazardous and toxic materials which should not go to landfills
Re-Use – some of the 60 million plus old cell phones old cell phones sitting in a desk drawer or at the back of a closet! They can be refurbished or remanufactured for re-use in emerging countries where they rely on wireless communication
Recycle – cell phones and batteries that cannot be reused can be recycled to recover materials

Raise Funds with no Investment or Risk – PITCH-IN CANADA’s National Cell Phone Collection Program pays local community groups registered with PITCH-IN CANADA for every cell phone handset collected

The National Cell Phone Collection Program

Accepts all Cell Phone Handsets – new, old, broken or working – you receive $1.00 for every handset received
Refurbishes or Remanufactures Cell Phones – to ‘as new’ condition, They are then sent to emerging countries where the price of a ‘new’ cell phone is unaffordable for most people
Recycles – cell phones and batteries that cannot be reused to recover materials

What do you get when you Register?

Instructions – on what you can and cannot collect
Colour Posters – to help announce your collection program
Prepaid Shipping Labels – and details on how to pack and ship collected cell phone handsets
Promotional Materials – such as sample collection announcements, media releases, sample marketing and promotional aids, a variety of tips and ideas on the best places to collect old cell phones and suggestions on collection techniques.

How does the Program Work?

Register – on-line
Receive your free Starter Kit – within 10-14 working days
Publicize your Program – put up posters, use our suggested tips for promotion
Make-up collection Boxes – by reusing cardboard boxes
Package up Phones – when you have 50 or more, pack up the cell phones, affix the prepaid shipping label and call FedEx for FREE pick-up!
Cash your Cheque – for cell phones collected!

PITCH-IN CANADA's National Cell Phone Recycling Program is a partnership with PhoneBack, Canada, remanufacturers of cell phones. PITCH-IN CANADA is a national non-profit and charitable organization.