Why are mobile phones so harmful to the environment?
• They are made up of many toxic substances including arsenic, beryllium, cadmium, copper, lead, mercury and zinc. • Substances can leak from mobiles dumped in landfills and seep into our groundwater, pollute the soil and contaminate the food chain. • High turnover rate (every 12 – 18 months) for mobiles means they all have to be dumped somewhere and the majority of them end up in landfills. Do I include my battery and charger in returning my phone for recycling? Most definitely. Our mobile recycler company will recycle the parts they can from the battery and charger. Can my SIM Card be recycled? Yes, there are components in a SIM card which can be recycled. What will happen to any personal information left on the phone? You should remove any personal information on the phone before recycling it. If the phone is still working, the information is cleared when the phone is refurbished so personal information will not be disclosed to any other party. The return satchel can hold four phone
