Like computers, other forms of electronic waste contain hazardous materials such as lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium, and brominated flame retardants.  These should not be thrown away with regular trash.  Here are some companies you can work with to dispose of your electronics properly.

Cellular Phones

With ever-changing styles and short-lived battery lives, cell phone users are often looking for ways to take care of their old, no longer used cell phones.  If no family member, friend, or neighbor would like to take your phone off your hands, there are a number of businesses available to do it for you. 

CALL TO PROTECT
This program refurbishes old cell phones (working and non-working) and provides them with free 911 air time.  These phones are then distributed to victims of domestic violence. 
Local drop-off locations for the program include:

• Ann Arbor Wireless - 3069 Carpenter Road, Ypsilanti, Michigan 48198
• Ann Arbor Wireless - 2803 S. State Street, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104
• The Body Shop - 816 Briarwood Circle, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48108
• Cingular Wireless - 600 South Main St, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104
• Cingular Wireless - 3217 Washtenaw Boulevard, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Or, donations can be made by mailing the phone(s) directly to:
          CALL TO PROTECT
          2555 Bishop Circle West
          Dexter, MI 48130

ReCellular
This is a great solution for businesses and non-profits who are looking to recycle old cell phones and pagers in return for funds which can be given to charities, environmental initiatives, or towards the business' needs.
          ReCellular Headquarters
          2555 Bishop Circle West
          Dexter, MI,  48130
          Phone: (734)205-2200

Radioshack
All Radioshack locations accept old cell phones to be refurbished.

• 2453 Ellsworth Rd, Ypsilanti
• 880 Briarwood Circle, Ann Arbor
• 381 North Maple Road, Ann Arbor

TerraPass / RIPMobile
Recycle your old phone through the mail and offset your CO2 emissions at the same time thanks to this partnership.

iPods - Reuse

Instead of buying a new iPod, why not just fix the one you have?  Here are some options:

Apple
Apple will replace batteries in out-of-warranty iPods for a moderate charge.  Their service comes with a 90-day guarantee on materials and workmanship.

iPodResQ
iPodResQ sells a do-it-yourself replacement battery kit for all versions of iPods.  They also offer a 24 hour mail-in service for battery replacement.  They also repair hard drives, logic boards, ports, scroll wheels, screens, or anything else wrong with your iPod.

PDA Smart
PDA Smart sells a do-it-yourself replacement battery kit for all versions of iPods.  They also offer a 24 hour mail-in service for battery replacement.

iPods - Recycle

Apple Store
Bring your iPod into any Apple retail store for free recycling.  If you want to buy a new one, you will receive a discount towards your purchase.