My old mobile phone died recently. I did some research into what to do with it (rather than throw it into the landfill). I came across www.mobilephonerecycling.com.au which is an initiative between the Aussie Recycling Program and The Spastic Centre.
If you have an old mobile phone (or phones) lying around, go to the site, fill in your details and they will send you a pre-paid postbag. Just put your phone(s) in it and send it off. Phones that can be cleaned / repaired are sent overseas for re-sale in developing countries, to provide affordable access to telecommunications in areas which currently have little modern infrastructure. All other phones / parts are fully recycled. The Spastic Centre receives between $3 - $5 from Aussie Recycling Program for every phone that is donated.
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