How Mobile Phones Are Recycled: A Complete UK Recycling Guide
Mobile phones contain a complex mixture of reusable components, valuable metals, rechargeable batteries, plastics and electronic circuit boards. When an unwanted handset is recycled through an appropriate collection service, many of these materials can be recovered instead of being lost to landfill. Recycling also helps reduce the risks associated with damaged lithium-ion batteries, stored personal information and unsuitable disposal methods.
This guide explains how mobile phones are recycled, what happens to the