Recycle My Cell includes the following programs:
Bell
- The national Bell Blue Box program (formerly known as the Bell Mobile Take-Back program) accepts all mobile devices and accessories for recycling at any Bell authorized retailers.
- Where the money goes: World Wildlife Fund Canada (WWF).
For more information regarding this program, please visit the Bell Blue Box site.
Motorola
- Motorola is a strong proponent and supporter of environmental sustainability and recycling programs. In partnership with our carriers, customers, retailers and recyclers, we operate or participate in take back programs across the globe. Motorola Canada offers a prepaid label for the return of mobile phones and accessories by mail. All brands of mobile phones and accessories will be accepted.
For more information regarding this program, please visit www.motorola.ca/recycling.
MTS
- MTS has partnered with GREENTEC to manage its discarded mobile devices.
- Where the money goes: Resource Conservation Manitoba.
For more information regarding this program, please visit MTS, the Environment, and You.
Rogers Communications Inc.
- Rogers Communications Inc. is the national wireless sponsor of the Phones-for-Food program which accepts wireless devices (regardless of carrier) and batteries for recycling through all Rogers Wireless and FIDO stores or through the pre-paid envelope program.
- Where the money goes: food banks across Canada.
For more information regarding this program, please visit phonesforfood.com.
SaskTel
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SaskTel's Phones for a Fresh Start program accepts any type of handheld wireless device (whether they are working or not), including data devices, regardless of the brand, model, age or carrier, as well as wireless chargers, batteries and accessories at any SaskTel Store or participating dealer.
• Consumers in Saskatchewan can also mail back their devices or accessories, free of charge, by taking them to a Canada Post outlet.
• Where the money goes: Any proceeds from the recycling process are used to support the PATHS community partnership, aiding victims of domestic abuse by providing phones and pre-paid phone cards to five Saskatchewan shelters.
For more information regarding this program, please visit SaskTel.com.
TBayTel
- Consumers can donate all mobile devices and accessories through participating TBayTel dealer store locations.
- Where the money goes: All collected phones are provided to P.R.O Kids, a service of the City of Thunder Bay Recreation and Culture Division, to support their fundraising initiatives. Money collected is used to provide youth and children in need with community-based recreational activities.
For more information regarding this program, please visit www.prokidsthunderbay.com.
TELUS
- TELUS’ Return & Recycle Program is a national environmental initiative to help divert hazardous materials (such as batteries) from landfills. The general public can return unwanted handsets and/or accessories, irrespective of the carrier. In an effort to increase TELUS’ commitment in environmental stewardship, TELUS has partnered with Tree Canada.
- Where the money goes: tree planting in your community.
For more information regarding this program, please visit TELUS’ Return and Recycle Program.
Videotron
- Videotron's and Quebecor's “Allo la Terre” program accepts all mobile devices and accessories for recycling at any Videotron stores, Le SuperClub Vidéotron or Archambault locations across the province of Quebec.
- Where the money goes: All profits from the sale and recycling of the phones go to support Earth Day Québec's green belt projects, which help preserve biodiversity by reconnecting natural habitats.
For more information regarding this program, please visit www.jourdelaterre.org (available in French only).
Virgin Mobile Canada
- Virgin Mobile Canada encourages you to do something good for the planet and recycle your old mobile phone. Simply hand in any unused or unwanted mobile phone and accessories by dropping them off with a sales associate or depositing them in the drop box at any Virgin Mobile branded retail location across Canada. Devices collected are sent to a central location, sorted, and then sent for responsible recycling. Virgin Mobile takes care of the rest so you can feel good.
For more information regarding this program, please visit www.virginmobile.ca/recycle
Click here and enter your postal code to find the nearest drop-off locations.
Click here to get a pre-paid shipping label and instructions for mailing in your device.