Phone recycling programs are beneficial, as they take otherwise useless cell phones and find ways to keep them out of landfills. Most programs, such as the 911 Cell Phone Bank, will either reprogram or recycle the components of your phone. However, before you consider donating to such charities, you should always wipe your phone’s memory clean to prevent personal photos, music and contacts from ending up in the wrong hands. In only a few minutes, you can erase the data from your phone. Writer Bio
