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8 year old Hamadie Rashid, from Zanzibar, has been diagnosed with cataract in both his eyes, a condition that can be cured through a simple operation © Sightsavers
Recycle
Mobile phone recycling
Join our mobile phone recycling appeal and help Sightsavers and the environment at the same time!
Sightsavers has joined forces with one of Ireland's biggest recycling companies, BPI to raise money to help people in some of the world's poorest countries. By recycling your mobile phones, you can help make a real difference.
How to get involved
If your school or business would like to collect used phones for Sightsavers, you can request recycling bags from 1850 50 20 20 or email info@sightsavers.ie. We can also supply you with collection boxes, which we'll pick up.
How much is donated per phone?
Every time someone donates a phone in Sightsavers' name, we get 50% of the value of the phone.
What happens to the mobile phones once they're donated?
Most mobiles received are repaired and sold on as working phones. Those that can't be repaired are sent to a recycling partner, to have all precious metals extracted. Any remaining materials are smelted for energy recovery.
