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Turn old mobile phones into funds for Help the Aged

Around 15 million mobile phones are replaced each year in the UK. Help the Aged can turn unwanted mobile phones and their accessories into money to help older people.

How your company can help

Many companies regularly upgrade their range of mobile phones. If your company has redundant phones you would like to donate, please call 07956 338669, send us an email or send your phones to:

FREEPOST
ShP Solutions
Lancaster

Don't forget! Please write Help the Aged on a note and include it when sending the phones. This is so that our partner knows who to credit the funds to. Please also include your name and address. If you can, please include the battery and charger and remember to remove the SIM card.

What else can you do?

Is there someone in your company who could organise a collection of your employees' old mobile phones?

Please call 07956 338669 for your free collection pack, and discover how many of your colleagues have an old mobile phone lying unwanted at home! Download our mobile recycling poster (PDF,2MB) and start collecting today.

New legislation

From 1 July 2007 any business that manufactures, brands or imports electrical and electronic equipment is responsible for the cost of collection, treatment and recycling of obligated waste electrical and electronic equipment generated in the UK. Mobile phones are covered by this legislation, so why not recycle your mobile phones through Help the Aged's recycling scheme?

What happens to donated phones?

Donated phones are segregated for re-use or recycling. Reusable phones are tested, repaired and refurbished and the majority are sent overseas for use in developing countries where there is often poor, or non-existent landline telecommunication.