My sister-in-law writes to ask what she should do with her old cell phone:
What does one do with an old cell phone!? The phone was not traded in for an upgrade, but I wondered if a person just puts it in the garbage? Telus suggested that I take it apart piece by piece and hang it onmy wall or make some art!? It seemed to me that there were organizations which accepted them to re-furbish. I had once heard of a place in East Van that re-furbished phones for sex trade workers so that they could dial 911 in an emergency.
I didn’t have much luck with a Google search. Any suggestions?
DarrenBarefoot.com 
Most Verizon stores have a drop box in them for you to donate your old phone.
I let my son play with them, along with an old remote. It keeps the real things out of his hand and he is a happy kid. 🙂
Our local Bank of Nova Scotia has a drop-off box for cell-phones and ink catridges. I believe it has something to do with charity.
http://www.collectivegood.com/donate1.asp
http://www.recycleforbreastcancer.org
http://www.wirelessrecycling.com
http://www.phones4charity.org
http://www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com
Hope this is of some help…
Gastown Neighbours first also takes old cell phones and sends them off to be recycled to raise money for their Seniors’ safety programs.
http://www.vancourier.com/issues03/124203/news/124203nn6.html
Hey there, we posted about a whole ton of organizations back in December. Here is that post:
http://blog.ipipi.com/blog/_archives/2004/12/24/214975.html
You can recycle your cell phone at any Office Depot. They made the announcement last month: http://mediarelations.officedepot.com/
Apparently the Guy Lafleur cellphone-puck commercials are not having an impact.
http://www.call2recycle.org/pages/ca_locator.html
http://earthhopenetwork.net/Canada_Embraces_E-Waste_Recycling.htm
“Starting this week, cell phone and battery collection boxes will be shipped to over 4,000 participating retailers, communities, public agencies and businesses, providing a convenient service to all Canadians who own a cell phone.
Cell phones collected through the Call2Recycle program will be refurbished, recycled or resold when possible by ReCellular, Inc.
A national promotional campaign, including public service announcements featuring famous hockey player Guy Lafleur, formerly of the Montreal Canadiens, is underway. “
Thanks to everybody for the suggestions.
I would also add http://www.cellitused.com to the list.