O2 Recycle

O2 has always sought to take the lead on encouraging re-use and recycling so we're determined to make any scheme we operate the best around.

We've got together with recycling specialists Redeem to create a scheme that gives everyone real reasons to recycle their phones and other electrical goods. We aim to do this by:

1. Giving customers a great price for their handset
2. Aiming to be the most ethical scheme of its kind

And to show we mean what we say, we pledge that O2 does not take a penny of profit from O2 Recycle. Any money that is made is donated towards our Think Big initiative to help turn around lives of young people across the UK. O2 Recycle can be used by anyone, regardless of whether they're with O2 or not. Simply go online or in store, register your items, delete any personal data and give them to us. You'll be paid within 5 working days of receipt - and it could be as much as £260.

Recycling the right way for the planet

People are increasingly asking questions about the shipment of e-waste (for example non-working mobile phones) overseas for reprocessing. It shouldn't be happening, but often does - and frequently to countries that aren't equipped to deal with this waste.

If your items can be re-used we'll refurbish them as an affordable means of communication, and pass them on to secondary markets. But if this isn't possible, we'll make sure they're 100% recycled here in the UK, and don't end up in landfill anywhere.

Price-promise

We're introducing a price-promise against competitor schemes, so anyone who contributes won't lose out financially. Just because you're doing something good, doesn't mean you should end up out of pocket.