MATERIAL

Mobile Phones

Mobile Phones

Mobile phones are electronic devices used for communication and media.

 

Disposal Options

  • Mobile Phones – Town Hall Recycle Hub
  • Mobile Phones – Launceston Recycling Centre
  • Mobile Phones – Return-to-retailer Program
  • Cardboard Packaging - Recycling Bin
  • Plastic Packaging - General Waste Bin 

 

Why

Phones contain valuable and hazardous materials that should be recovered through specialised recycling programs. 

 

Did You Know

The Motorola DynaTAC 8000X, released in 1984 for US$3,995, was the world's first commercial handheld mobile phone. Known as a "brick phone," it weighed 790 grams, offered 30 minutes of talk time and took 10 hours to charge.