| The first option; donating the handset to charity means | | | | recycling bag when you upgrade. If you send your old |
| that the phone may end up in a third world country | | | | mobile off in the bag it will get recycled correctly |
| where many people do not have the money to buy | | | | however apart from the postage being free you will |
| mobiles themselves. Some phones could also get | | | | not receive any money for your efforts. |
| donated to women’s shelters, these phones will be | | | | The third way is to do a search on the Internet for one |
| reused and could become a life line to give women in | | | | of the many online recycling companies that exist. |
| abusive relationships the option to contact the police, | | | | Many of these recycling companies have only been |
| fire or ambulance in an emergency. Some charities | | | | available for a few years but are become increasingly |
| may just break the handsets down and sell the parts | | | | popular. With an online recycling service it’s easy to |
| for cash to send abroad or to war torn countries. | | | | get an instant quote for your old phone. Simply visit |
| The second option is by taking your old phone to the | | | | one of the many sites that are online and type in the |
| retailer where you are going to purchase your next | | | | model of your phone. If you are happy with the price |
| phone it may be possible for them to give you a | | | | that you are offered simply send the phone in, it will be |
| discount if necessary. Some retailers have also | | | | quickly checked over and you will be sent payment via |
| recently started offering cash payments for your old | | | | bank transfer, cheque or shopping vouchers, the |
| mobile, however you will probably find in most cases | | | | choice is yours. This option is great if you want to |
| that you will get a better deal online. It’s also worth | | | | make the most money possible for your old mobile |
| watching out for the mobile networks that send you a | | | | and also help to save the environment. |