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You can help us raise our goal of $5,000 — the final amount needed to place a foster child into a permanent home — through our cell phone donation program. Our year-round Phoneraiser™ campaign turns unwanted cell phones into needed funds to further the mission of Sierra Adoption Services while saving the environment from toxic technology waste contained in the cell phone batteries. We are asking you
to participate by placing unwanted cell phones into any drop
box conveniently located throughout Northern California, and
to spread the word about this unique fund raising event! There
are several reasons why we think you'll want to get involved:
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  Phoneraiser Drop Box located at IKEA West Sacramento Click Here to download our Phoneraiser flyer to learn more about our fund raiser! |
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Join our efforts by hosting a drop box of your own! We are always looking for destinations to host public-access cell phone drop boxes or organizations that will drive an employee cell phone collection campaign! Your organization may benefit from the recognition you’ll receive in our promotional efforts, if you so choose. By submitting your logo in a 234 x 60 pixel (IAB Half Banner) or resizable jpeg image to us, we will place it on the box artwork (see below), here on our webpage as a link to your site, and in our e-mail blasts listing our hosts. |
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BOX 138
New Mohawk Rd #200  4710
Natomas Blvd. 1529
Eureka Rd. Roseville, CA 95661  2255
Watt Ave. Suite 30  2729
Prospect Park Dr #117  1824
Tribute Road, Suite E  5501
Power Inn Rd., Ste 140
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Frequently Asked Questions:Q. What types of cell phones do you accept?A. The recycler, Phoneraiser, accepts every brand of cell phone that you donate, working and non-working. If a phone cannot be reused in another market, Phoneraiser will absorb the cost of properly recycling it in accordance with state and federal EPA guidelines. Q. Do you accept accessories such as earpieces, owner's manuals, and chargers? A. No, Phoneraiser does not accept accessories such as earpieces, chargers, manuals, etc. However, Phoneraiser encourages you to include the cell phone batteries with your shipment, as batteries contain many toxic substances and should be recycled properly. Q. What does Phoneraiser do with the cell phones it receives? A. If a cell phone cannot be reused in another market Phoneraiser will absorb the cost of properly recycling it in accordance with state and federal EPA guidelines. Used cell phones that have an economic value are refurbished and reused in markets utilizing compatible wireless technologies. Reuse reduces the depletion of our Earth's finite resources. The proceeds from the resale of these used items enable Phoneraiser to continually expand its recycling efforts and provide less fortunate people a means of obtaining an inexpensive technology. Q. What happens to information stored in the cell phones? A. Cell phones that are recycled are completely dismantled, and through this process the information is destroyed. Phones that are reused in other markets are "flashed" to allow new software to be loaded. This process erases the phone's memory and enables a new number to be assigned. However, Phoneraiser strongly recommends that donors clear the memories on their cell phones of any sensitive private information before donating them. In addition, donors should always ensure the service on any cell phone they donate has been disconnected, to prevent fraudulent use. Phoneraiser will not be responsible for any information left stored in the memories of phones donated or their fraudulent use. Q. Are phone donations tax deductible? A. The value of most phones qualifies as a tax deductible donation. Please contact your tax professional for more information. Q. Why are cell phones so harmful to the environment? A. Improper disposal of cell phones is a serious threat to our environment. Every cell phone contains no less that 8 hazardous materials including Arsenic, Antimony, Beryllium, Cadmium, Copper, Lead, Nickel and Zinc. Disposing of these phones in a landfill allows these substances to leach into groundwater and soil. Burning them in an incinerator releases chemicals associated with reproductive complications, cancers, and developmental problems especially in children. In 2006 alone, more than 130 million cell phones were discarded. One cell phone can pollute up to 132,000 liters of water. |
Jennifer Steele interviews our
Champions For Adoption team leader, Dan Root, along with Sara
Hanson of Sierra Adoption Services to promote adoption and
our Phoneraiser event!
Fox 40 promotes our efforts
from IKEA West Sacramento! Click here to see the 42 second Fox 40 news segment
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