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In 1991, my brother Allan and I recognized a trend - an increasing number of Americans were using cell phones, discarding them frequently, and creating tons of solid waste even though most of the used cellular phones were still functional. We saw the opportunity to start a new industry and help protect the environment. We founded ReCellular, Inc. to refurbish, reuse and responsibly recycle discarded cell phones.
Today, our firm based in Dexter, Michigan is the world's largest recycler and reseller of used cellular phones and accessories. ReCellular partnered with the Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association's (CTIA) Wireless Foundation on the original Donate a Phone charitable recycling program, and has since developed long-standing relationships with key industry players such as Verizon Wireless, Motorola, Sprint and Best Buy (to name a few).
ReCellular's comprehensive commitment to environmental protection has won numerous national and local awards. All phones and accessories that cannot be reused are recycled; the company recycles thousands of tons of electronic scrap every year. With millions of dollars donated to charities, tens of millions of phones recycled or reused and customers in more than 40 countries, ReCellular has developed a global network dedicated to finding the most responsible solutions for the handset industry.
ReCellular is the global leader in the used cellular phones industry because of our commitment to finding the best solutions for our wireless partners. Innovations in personal information protection, recycling programs and used handset market development will continue to fuel growth in the years to come.