Eco-Friendly Phone Disposal: Reducing E-Waste
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Tossing old phones in the trash harms the planet—e-waste is a growing crisis. In Australia, MobileMuster recycled 90,000 phones in 2022, but many still end up in landfills. Here’s how to dispose of yours responsibly.
Recycling: Drop your phone at a MobileMuster point (post offices, stores) for free—they dismantle it safely, reusing parts. Repurposing: Turn it into a security cam with apps like Alfred or a music player for your car. Selling: If it works, sell it. Fixsellr’s consignment repairs and resells your phone, giving you 85% of the profit—a $300 sale with $50 repairs means $212.50 back.
Why bother? Phones contain metals like lithium and gold, which can be recovered, plus toxic stuff like lead that shouldn’t leach into soil. The EPA says e-waste grew 21% globally from 2014-2019—recycling curbs that.
Eco Tips:
- Wipe data before recycling (Settings > Reset).
- Donate working phones to charities.
- Avoid hoarding—act when it’s obsolete.
Consigning with Fixsellr not only cuts waste but pays you. It’s a win for your wallet and the Earth.