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In today’s world, people are finding it more and more important to start recycling, or going green. With all of the advances in technology, new and better mobile phones are being introduced every day. With these advancements, older phones become out dated and obsolete. Properly disposing of our unused mobile phones, is a big step in saving our planet. Over 200 million mobile phones are thrown out every year. This increasing problem has created many ways for us to properly dispose of our old phones. It has become easy to not only to recycle mobile phone, but it is even possible for us to make a little money in the process. There are many companies on the internet that will pay us for our old and unused mobiles. Some of these companies even provide free shipping. Recycle mobiles are also being accepted by some phone operators in an exchange for discounts on newer models. Older recycle mobiles may not put money in your pocket, but there are still many places that will except them and properly recycle these phones. Many people do not realise how harmful these phones can be to our environment once they reach a land fill. These phones contain some toxins like arsenic and zinc. Also, their electronic wiring contains lead and copper products. Brominated flame retardants are used on phone circuit boards, cables and cases. This could cause certain types of cancer. If these old phones can’t be fixed, they can be broken down and recycled, to make many other types of products. Why not think therefore about recycling your old phone rather then leaving it in your desk drawer or disposing of it in a landfill. Some phones are worth more than others so check out recyclemobilephones.co.uk and our price comparison tables for the best deal on your old phone.