Some mobile phones contain precious metals such as gold and silver, and also toxic substances such as cadmium and mercury. If they end up in landfill, these could leak and pollute the surrounding environment. One mobile phone battery could be powerful enough to pollute 600,000 litres of water. So, recycling your mobile phone will help to protect the environment.

Mobile Phone Facts

	Over 75% of the population will replace or upgrade their mobiles in the next 18 months
	In the UK alone, it is estimated that around 90 million mobiles are in circulation
	18 million mobiles are bought each year, yet fewer than 5% of unwanted mobiles are recycled