Got Unused Cell Phones Laying Around? Donate them to us! 

 An independent research organization, issued a study explaining that there are more than 500 million used, out-of-commission, and obsolete cell phones in homes and offices across America.

Environmental hazards: If not disposed of properly, cell phones are damaging to our air, soil and water:

• One cell phone can pollute up to 132,000 liters of water.
   
• Cell phones (and other electronic devices) contain toxic substances such as arsenic, lead, cadmium, and beryllium that pollute the air when burned in incinerators and leach into soil and drinking water when buried in landfills.
   
• Cadmium can damage kidneys when transfered through air and food.
   
• Lead accumulates in land fills and can cause damage to the central and peripheral nervous systems.
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  Mercury gets into our water supply, accumulates in living organisms, and travels up the food chain. The principal exposure pathway is through our food, eventually causing brain damage. 

Our department is currently launching a large effort to attempt to collect as many unused cell phones as possiable in an effort not only to help save our enviroment but to help our small rural agency raise money to purchase needed equipment to help better serve our proud community and keep our firefighters safe. Please help us spread the word to all your family,friends and co-workers! In the upcomming week we will be announcing several local drop off locations where you can bring your phones and drop them off to us. The "Cell Phone Donation" icon above will take you to our Virtual Donation page where you will be able to donate your phone to our organization online.