Mobile Phone Recycling Options – Sell Old Phone for Cash Payments

The UK has recently been in the newspapers and on TV for not hitting recycling targets set by the EU. By not hitting targets that means that more damage is being done to the environment so what better time to do your bit and recycle your old mobile phone.

In the UK alone it’s estimated that there are around 100 million old mobiles sat around people’s homes collecting dust. It’s also estimated that people are upgrading faster than ever in order to get the latest gadget in their pockets. Rather than throwing your old mobile in the bin there are many options both online and offline who will take it off you and either re-use it or dispose of it correctly.

The first option would be to look up your local recycling depot; chances are they only accept larger electronic items such as fridges and TV’s but many schemes are starting to help people recycle smaller items such as mobile phones. These schemes will take the phone off you and recycle it correctly but it’s unlikely that you will receive anything in return.

The next option is to sell your old mobile on one of the many online auction sites. This option can be extremely time consuming, not only setting up the auction but also waiting for it to finish and sending your old mobile to the buyer. However if you have the time to wait you can guarantee that your old mobile phone will end up at a good home and you will receive cash in return.

The last option would be to do a quick search online for mobile recycling sites; these sites will give you an instant quote online for your old handset and even provide you with a freepost address to which you can return your old phone. This is by far the quickest process and will also allow you to get a nice amount of cash for your old mobile. If using online recycling companies as each site offers different prices its always best to compare a few before returning your old mobile so you will get the most money. Once a recycling site receives your old handset it will be tested and either re-used mostly abroad or recycled through the correct channels.

Whichever option you decide on will not only do some good for the environment and help the UK hit future targets but also get some extra money in your pocket.