South London Waste Partnership

RECYCLE AT HOME = NO

Mobile phones cannot currently be recycled using your council’s recycling collection service.

Mobile phones can be recycled via electrical stores (use the Recycle Your Electricals website to locate your nearest collection point) and at your council-run Household Reuse and Recycling Centre.

Never put mobile phones or other electrical items items in the rubbish bin – they can cause fires
The battery packs within mobile phones are classed as hazardous waste and must be kept separate from general waste

Donate mobile phones that are in good working condition to charities or charity shops – find your local charity shops on the Charity Retail Association website
Donate mobile phones in good working condition to a Community Reuse Shop (find a collection point at your council-run Household Reuse and Recycling Centre)
If your mobile phone is not working, try repairing it – find a local repair shop or see if there are any repair cafes in your area where you can learn new skills
Trade in your old phone for a new one – companies like Mazuma, SellMyMobile and CompareMyMobile specialise in this