Participating in the Children’s Organ Transplant Association’s Recycle for Life program helps COTA families in your community.

COTA Community Campaigns will receive 100% of the current recycling value for each recyclable cell phone and spent printer ink cartridge collected by the campaign volunteers. The amount received varies per item and is determined by the recycler based on current market values. No bag-type or analog phones are accepted.

 
How to Participate:

Follow these simple steps to make a difference for a COTA family!

1. Set up collection sites in your community.

2. Spread the word about the need for used cell phones/ink cartridges and promote the collection dates and locations.

3. Collect a minimum of eight used cellular phones, 18 inkjet cartridges or eight laser ink cartridges.

4. Submit your Recycling Results Form to COTA via mail, fax or email.

(To assure that these funds will be credited in honor of Patrick's Journey please use Campaign Name: COTA for Patrick H)

5. You will be sent mailing UPS paid shipping labels containing identification specific toyour group. Allow 14 days to receive your labels.

6. Pack the phones and cartridges you collected and send them to the recycler. Pleaseremember to pack cartridges and phones in separate boxes.

7. Drop off boxes at your local UPS Authorized Drop-Off location