Envirofone not only lets you recycle old phones for cash, but you can also buy quality refurbished phones, to save on buying new. The store sells a wide range of phones (and tablets) at a fraction of high street prices, each device is thoroughly quality-checks and includes a 12-month warranty. And if you have an old phone gathering dust (or even a broken device you think no-one wants, this company will take it off your hands, in return for cash.
Mobile phones are lying around in drawers in their tens of millions, yet if landfilled this leaks batteries and other toxins. This company has recycled over 4 million phones in the last 20 years in England, Holland, Sweden, Ireland and Spain, and sends refurbished phones the same day, with a 30-day cooling off period. Just pick a phone on the same SIM network and get your new phone.
Refurbished phones cost around a third less and the one-off payments have no effect on credit ratings, and these phones are contract-free. You can order an unlocked network if wished, and these phones include a free USB cable. The only difference is there may the odd scratch on the casing.
If you sell phones to them, you could make up to £900, depending on the condition, age, make/model and if it’s locked to a network. Phones have their memories wiped on arrival and you can opt to have your phone unlocked from a network and the sim card and external memory cards removed. This service is suitable for Apple iPhones and Samsung, Huawei and Google phones. You can also sell unused gaming controllers and wearables.
You can also donate your phone to raise money for your favourite small charity or humane research charity (if not listed, just register and then order a freepost envelope).
Grade Mobile is another good site to sell your used phone, or buy refurbished ones. Passed devices are professionallycleaned of dat and fingerprints/dirt, and these phones can be repaired by their in-house technicians. You can also buy refurbished Apple watches and iPads to sometimes save over two-thirds on buying new.
