We accept both smartphones and feature phones. We also accept broken or outdated phones for recycling or parts. This includes flip phones, android smartphones and Apple iPhones.
Yes you can include charging cables along with the phone
Yes you may include batteries with your phone. It is imperative that the terminals are not exposed. Cellphones are designed to keep batteries grounded when attached. Do not disconnect orremove batteries
It is highly recommended to erase your phone data before donating. Depending on your type of phone, please follow the steps to erase phone data
Yes. Please remove the SIM card before donating the phoneIf you are not going to use the SIM card, feel free to destroy the SIM. If your phone has an SD memory card, you may also removeit prior to donating.
No, we would not need any instruction manual, original box or any other paper work along with it. You can discard them in your regular Recycling bin
Yes we do accept phones with minor scratches or a broken glass. Feel free to ship them over to us if you wish to recycle them.
No problem at all. We understand that you may at time not be able to erase the data from your phone before donating it. We will still accept it as it is.At Phones For Veterans, we take data security strictly and ensure that all phones undergo thorough data erase processes. Your personal information is safeguarded until we completely erase it. Read more about our Data Security Policy.
We would highly appreciate you paying for the shipping if it is less than 5 phones. However we do provide pre-paid shipping labels to accept your valuable donations. Our goal is to create more impact in helping our Veterans and other people in need.In case you wish to proceed with the self paid shipping label, you can download it here- Self Paid Shipping Label
Once you have collected the phones/ charging cables to donate, please feel free to download a shipping label hereIf you are recycling five 5 or more cell phones, PFV will pay for your shippingcosts by providing a prepaid shipping label. Our self-paid shipping option, for less than five 5 cellphones, saves Phones For Veterans on shipping costsand allows us make a larger impact by providing more to charitable causes.
You can include the phones/ devices to be donated along with the original charging cables(optional). If possible, please use some paper padding or a bubble wrap if available so that thedevices do not get damaged in transit.
You can ship the phones/ devices donations to our location at- ADDRESS- Phones For Veterans, 5705 Commerce Blvd, Alpharetta, GA 30004
Yes Absolutely! Feel free to do so. We would definitely recommend you place the items in a box along with the your Name and email so we can confirm the receipt of the donations. Your emailwill also allow us to send you the tax-deductible receipt for your donation.
Yes you may do so. You might want to pack individual phones/devices in a bubble wrap so they do not scratch each other.In case of shipping more than 5 phones, feel free to use our PRE-PAIDShipping label
Yes you will receive a Tax deduction receipt via email once we receive your donation box.
Our impact report will mention the details of the impact created by your and other donors donation/s
Your precious donations of phones once received are carefully erased, cleaned and refurbished, so Veterans in need who connect with us can utilize it for their next opportunity.
No- there is no cost involved in donating phone/s. If you wish you can help us make a bigger impact by bearing the shipping cost. We also have our Pre-paid shipping label available to youin case you wish to use it.
Yes Businesses can donate phones in bulk. If you wish to donate a large number of phones/devices, please connect with us via our Contact form