Recycle your old mobile phone
You are now able to stop unwanted phones going into landfills. They are toxic and a threat to the environment. The following organisation is able to assist in disposing of unused mobiles safely or recycling them:
Mobile Muster |
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There are over 12 million mobile phones sitting around in homes and offices not be used. Over 90% of the material in these mobiles and batteries, ie metals and plastics can be extracted and made into new products. MobileMuster is the official recycling program of the mobile phone industry and is a free service to customers and retailers. Mobile Muster recycles all mobile phones, batteries and accessories.
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Recycle your mobile phone by dropping it off at the following location in Yarra:
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For further information about Mobile Muster phone 02 8920 3555.
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| Email: | mobilemuster@amta.org.au |
| Website: | www.mobilemuster.com.au |
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Mobile Muster is an initiative of the Australian Telecommunications Association.
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Scope, formerly the Spastic Society of Victoria, and the Aussie Recycling Program |
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| Description: |
Scope, formerly the Spastic Society of Victoria, and the Aussie Recycling Program have teamed up to help stop millions of unwanted mobile phones from going into landfill.
By donating your old mobile phone and your organisation's old mobile phones, you'll save the environment from long-term pollution. You'll be preventing mobile phones that contain highly toxic metals ending up in landfill and every mobile phone collected will raise funds for Scope to provide services to people with a disability. |
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Call Scope on 1800 815 768 and we will send you a free-post mobile phone satchel, so you can send your phone to be recycled.
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1800 815 768
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| Website: | http://www.mobilephonerecyclingvic.com.au |
If you would like to be included in the listing, please email katec@ourcommunity.com.au