7 Myths About Recycling Your Old Phone

Are you hanging onto an old phone because you’re unsure what to do with it? Recycling your phone is a simple and effective way to reduce electronic waste, conserve natural resources, and protect the environment. Don’t fall for the myth that recycling your phone is expensive, pointless, or not worth it. As a leader in iPhone trade-ins, other smartphones, and even game consoles, we’ll debunk some common phone recycling myths and provide you with the information you need to recycle your phone confidently.

Whether your phone is old, outdated, or just no longer in use, recycling is the right thing. Let’s get started!

Myth 1: My old phone is too outdated to be recycled.

No phone is too old to be recycled! Recycling old phones helps reduce electronic waste, which can harm the environment and human health. Plus, it supports a circular economy, where resources are reused instead of discarded. Even outdated phones can be recycled to extract valuable metals like gold, silver, copper, and palladium that can be used to make new devices. So, if you have an old phone lying around, don’t hesitate to recycle it. We offer trade-ins for cash even if you want to sell your iPhone 6, despite how old it may be. It’s an effortless way to reduce your environmental impact and support sustainability.

Myth 2: Recycling my phone is expensive.

Again, no, this is far from the truth. In fact, when you choose to sell your mobile to Mazuma, it won’t cost you a penny, and you will only have to pay for the postage if your phone is worth more than £750. You can print off your label and post it to us, ask us for a Freepost bag or use DPD drop-off. Once we get your phone, we make our assessments, and then if you are happy with our quote, send the money directly to your bank. Even if you aren’t satisfied with the quote, we will send the phone back to you free of charge. We don’t ask for any seller fees or hidden costs. The money we quote is the money you get. It’s pretty simple.

Myth 3: My phone will be thrown away if I recycle it.

Absolutely not! Every phone is packed with valuable components and materials, which are useful in fixing other phones. Recycling your phone ensures that it will be properly disposed of and won’t contribute to electronic waste.

Phone recycling programmes are designed explicitly to prevent phones from being thrown away, so you can be sure you are making responsible choices when you sell your phone to recycling facilities like ours. So, even if you want to sell a broken phone, you can be sure that each part is put to good use. The parts that aren’t reliable will be disposed of safely and environmentally friendly, preventing more landfill waste.

Myth 4: It’s not worth recycling my phone because it won’t make a difference.

Recycling your phone is one of the most impactful things you can do to reduce electronic waste and protect the environment. Electronic waste is a growing problem worldwide, and every recycled phone helps reduce the amount of waste in landfills or incinerators. Moreover, recycling your phone helps conserve natural resources by reducing the need for new resources to be mined and processed to produce new electronic devices.

Last year we saved approximately 36 tonnes of phones from going to landfills, but we can’t have done that without our customers using our phone recycling services. In addition, when you recycle your phone instead of sending it to the bin, you essentially save two phones; the phone you are preventing from going to landfill and the phone which can be repaired thanks to your device. Or, if it’s in good condition, you could be helping someone save money on a new device, keeping the economy more environmentally friendly.

Myth 5: I don’t need to recycle my phone because it’s just one device.

As mentioned above, every device contains valuable components that can be reused for something else. The main parts that can be recycled are:

• Batteries
• Metal parts
• Plastic casings
• Aerials
• Battery connectors
• LED screens
• Microphones
• Screws
• Speakers

Even if recycling your phone seems like a small action, every little bit counts when protecting the planet. This is why even if your phone is broken, some elements could be extracted and reused to create new devices or repair ones in better condition. So, don’t believe the myth that recycling your phone won’t make a difference. By giving your phone to a recycling facility like Mazuma, you’re doing your part to create a more sustainable future for all of us.

Myth 6: I should just throw my old phone away because it’s easier.

Of course, just popping the bin open and dropping it in takes a whole 60 seconds (depending on your proximity to the bin). However, when the Earth starts running out of valuable materials to create new devices, getting a new phone for future generations will be much more challenging. Not to mention all the creatures you could endanger with the toxins they cause and the potential fire hazards they will cause when it arrives at the landfill. Don’t worry; we have made our services so easy and simple. You will be amazed at how easy recycling your phone is. In fact, it could be gone from your junk drawer within a day. Don’t believe us? Take a look at how it works and see just how easy it is to recycle your old phone or device.

Myth 7: I should sell my old phone instead of recycling it.

Recycling your device is the most environmentally friendly option you can choose. Or now, hear us out; you can do both! We offer some of the best online prices for letting us recycle your phone. So, the fact you can earn some money from it is gravy on top of an already incredible choice for your old phone, and again, we have made the process so straightforward and simple it couldn’t be easier to sell your phone for cash.

Now we have debunked these common myths, what are you waiting for? Get money for your old phone or device today. You can also sell your laptop or even trade in your PlayStation 4 and get the cash in your bank the same day we receive your device. Get a quote today and treat yourself to something nice or even put towards an upgrade to some of the newer devices.