ReCellular announced the top 10 most recycled phones for
2009. .Of the total phones ReCellular has processed to
date:
- For the
second straight year, Motorola has four of the top 10 models. The
popular RAZR model now occupies the two top spots on the list. - None of the top 10 phone models are younger than three years old, reflecting the slower turnover of phones due to the recession.
- Overall phone recycling rates have not improved in the last year.
The second annual list illustrates how rapidly wireless
technology becomes outdated, and how consumers upgrade to new devices
to attain new technology rather than due to functional problems with
their existing phone.
ReCellular
is on track to collect five million used cell phones for reuse or
recycling in 2009
"Consumers continue to
migrate towards smartphones and multimedia-enabled phones," says Steve
Manning, CEO of ReCellular. "But people are clearly waiting longer
before making that new purchase due to the economy."
ReCellular
is seeing an increase in the number of Blackberrys, iPhones and other
smart phones being recycled, and anticipates those models entering the
Top 10 list within the next two years.
"The
average American replaces their cell phone every 18 months," says
Manning. "Unfortunately, most people throw them in their desk drawer,
or worse their trash, rather than recycling them. Recycling your phone
helps the environment and people in need around the world, something we
should all consider during this season of giving."
Top 10 Cell Phone Model Release Date 2008 Ranking
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1 Motorola RAZR V3 2004 2
2 Motorola RAZR V3M 2006 4
3 Nokia 6010 2004 1
4 LG VX5200 2005 9
5 Motorola C139 2006 5
6 Motorola E815 2005 -
7 LG VX3200 2004 6
8 LG VX8300 2006 -
9 Samsung A650 2003 -
10 LG VX6100 2004 -