| A large number of websites have surfaced | | | | with the plastic casing. Batteries and various other |
| offering you a service to recycle mobile phones - | | | | toxic components can be disposed of safely and |
| but are they all green? What happens to your old | | | | not go into landfill, which is bad for the |
| handset when it gets sent off? | | | | environment. |
| Despite the many available recyclers, most of | | | | You can recycle your mobile phone to be green |
| them use the same method of re-using your | | | | and help the environment, but there are other |
| mobile. Mostly, they refurbish your phone into an | | | | perks too. Most recyclers offer a cash sum for |
| almost pristine working model and resell them. | | | | your handset. This is great because you're doing |
| The methods employed by the recycling | | | | your bit for the environment and also getting a |
| providers are all safe, and they completely flash | | | | quick burst of cash in your pocket! |
| the software on the phone so none of your | | | | Most phone recycling companies work in a similar |
| personal data can be found. After this process | | | | way, where you view the website and select |
| has been completed, these companies can sell a | | | | your phone. The website offers you a cash |
| high percentage of phones to African markets, | | | | amount for your phone, and once you put in your |
| where there is a high demand for low-end and | | | | details they send you a prepaid envelope so you |
| cheap handsets. | | | | can send off your phone. After your phone has |
| If your handset can't be re-sold, these companies | | | | been checked over, they send you your |
| will recycle the mobile phone. Parts from | | | | payment. It really is that simple, but remember to |
| non-working phones that are in demand may be | | | | make sure that you have found a reputable |
| taken to refurbish other handsets. If your handset | | | | company. |
| does not qualify for this, it will be torn apart and | | | | Don't be afraid to recycle mobile phones - there |
| recycled. Mobile phones are made up of various | | | | are many benefits! |
| different metals that can be melted down, along | | | | |