Environment

Mobile Phone Recycling

You can recycle your mobile phone by dropping it off for free at one of the MobileMuster locations.

MobileMuster collects and recycles mobile phone handsets, batteries and accessories from a network of over 3500 public drop off points including mobile phone retailers, local councils, government agencies educational institutions and business across Australia.

Alternatively you can pick up a free recycling satchel at participating Australia Post outlets. You can also download a free mailing label from the MobileMuster.

MobileMuster is a not for profit program, all phones are recycled to the highest environmental standards, none are refurbished and sold. The program is managed by the Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association on behalf of its members.

Holroyd City Council is proud to support MobileMuster, the official recycling of the mobile phone industry in Australia.

Mobile Recycling Facts

Australians upgrade or exchange their mobile phones every 18 to 24 months.
There are an estimated 14-16 million old and unused mobile phones stored in Australian homes and workplaces.
Mobile phones are not biodegradable and contain small amounts of potentially harmful substances which, if not managed properly, may harm the environment.
One tonne of mobile phone circuits can yield the same amount of precious metals as 110 tonnes of gold ore, 123 tonnes of silver bearing ore, and 11 tones of copper sulphide ore.