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1 Every year, over 100 million cell phones are made obsolete. 2  The average life span of a cell phone is just 18 months. 3  The average American cell phone user owns three or more cellular phones.4  Up to 75% of obsolete phones are stockpiled in drawers, including the battery and the charger [8]. A global consumer survey released by Nokia reveals that only 3% of the total mobile phone users recycle their phones (6,500 people in 13 countries were interviewed, owning an average of 5 phones each) [5].
A cell phoneâs shelf life is only about 24 months for the average consumer. This means that newer cell phone models are constantly put up on the market to replace older ones. This is as a result of the rapid progression of technology in the mobile industry.n 2006, according to the study the average cost for U.S. cell phone refurbishers ReCellular, PaceButler and RMS was $2.10 while the average revenue from said phones was $17. Of the two recycling methods, refurbishment of cell phones is significantly more profitable than recycling the internal parts.