Recycling old cell phone?

[Paige55]

I recently bought a newer phone to upgrade a very old Huawei given to me by a friend before he moved. It was just for a pay-as-you-go plan here and I only used it for emergencies. It's not a true smart phone, it's an old android, likely not even able to get software updates. I moved to a cheap-ish Samsung and now would love to either donate or recycle this old Huawei (it doesn't have a charger, either). Are there stores that recycle old electronics, or a shelter or someplace that may take it to give to someone in need? Again, it's VERY basic (as I like them) but I'm sure someone, someplace could use it?

 

[Rich One]

Offer it to the waiter/waitress of the cafe where you frequent, for their family or friends. It will buy you some good will.

 

[Redpossum]

Go to your local McDonalds. Leave it on the table while you go to the restroom. Someone will adopt it before you get back.

 

[TruchoTango]

Walk down any of the narrow streets in San Telmo. Pretend like you are talking on it.

The phone will magically disappear. You might simultaneously hear a motorcycle. But ignore it.

 

[FrankPintor]

Walk down any of the narrow streets in San Telmo. Pretend like you are talking on it.

The phone will magically disappear. You might simultaneously hear a motorcycle. But ignore it.

And you could probably buy it back on Corrientes after a decent interval, so in theory you could repeat the procedure and you could feel good many times over.