Selling/recycling your phone ~ What do u need to do.

desert · 02-02-2008, 22:37

I have old phones lying around the house and I want to recycle them.

Using TISCALI incedently, the site here.

Anyway, I assume the phones IMEI number is linked to me, and I since i don't know who/what will happen with the phone when I send it away. Can I somehow deregister the phone in some way.

Also if anyone knows, does recycle mean refurbish and reuse or destroy in an eco friendly way?

prking · 03-02-2008, 09:46

When you send a phone for recycling several things can happen depending on the results of various tests.
Certain models will be wiped and given new covers. These will sent to developing counties where they will be sold cheaply or given away.
Others will be stripped for their parts.
Some platstic parts are recycled for use in roofing, flooring and paving materials.
If it is a recent handset in very good condition, it will be wiped and sold as a refurbished handset.
You don't need to worry about the IMEI. The operator has the IMSI of your SIM linked to you.
If you have registered the phone on the Immobilise or MendUK databases then follow the procedure for replacing the phone.

stud u like · 03-02-2008, 09:53

It would be better to give your old phones to charity. Charity shops are always asking for them.

Opticians look out for old spectacles.

desert · 09-02-2008, 20:24

Thats good thank you.

I think I will just recycle my old phone.

chyllyphylly · 10-02-2008, 01:45

if you have a nectar card, try www.mobile2points.co.uk/

jaymonds · 04-08-2008, 13:10

recently I did recycle my mobile. it was very simple and easy, try http://www.fonebank.com/trade_in_mobile_phone.aspx

flagpole · 04-08-2008, 18:01

envirophone are worth a look too.

02-02-2008, 22:37	#1
desert Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 244	Selling/recycling your phone ~ What do u need to do. I have old phones lying around the house and I want to recycle them. Using TISCALI incedently, the site here. Anyway, I assume the phones IMEI number is linked to me, and I since i don't know who/what will happen with the phone when I send it away. Can I somehow deregister the phone in some way. Also if anyone knows, does recycle mean refurbish and reuse or destroy in an eco friendly way?

03-02-2008, 09:46	#2
prking Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Weston-super-Mare Posts: 9,167	When you send a phone for recycling several things can happen depending on the results of various tests. Certain models will be wiped and given new covers. These will sent to developing counties where they will be sold cheaply or given away. Others will be stripped for their parts. Some platstic parts are recycled for use in roofing, flooring and paving materials. If it is a recent handset in very good condition, it will be wiped and sold as a refurbished handset. You don't need to worry about the IMEI. The operator has the IMSI of your SIM linked to you. If you have registered the phone on the Immobilise or MendUK databases then follow the procedure for replacing the phone.

03-02-2008, 09:53	#3
stud u like Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Sunny Side Of The Street Posts: 40,105	It would be better to give your old phones to charity. Charity shops are always asking for them. Opticians look out for old spectacles.

09-02-2008, 20:24	#4
desert Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 244	Thats good thank you. I think I will just recycle my old phone.

10-02-2008, 01:45	#5
chyllyphylly Forum Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 845	if you have a nectar card, try www.mobile2points.co.uk/

04-08-2008, 13:10	#6
jaymonds Inactive Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 3	recently I did recycle my mobile. it was very simple and easy, try http://www.fonebank.com/trade_in_mobile_phone.aspx

04-08-2008, 18:01	#7
flagpole Inactive Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 43,524	envirophone are worth a look too.

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