Many people will throw their old iPod or iPhone in the bin when they either upgrade to the latest model, the battery stops charging, the screen breaks or they have some other fault with it, what happens next cause major problems to the environment. Millions of old Apple iPods, iPhones and other MP3 players are ending up at landfill where as many of the parts inside are non-bridgeable they are taking hundreds of years to break down, they could then potentially pollute the soil which could cause problems to natural inhabitants or even get in human water supplies.

Everyone wants the latest model which is understandable so rather than throwing your old iPod or iPhone in the bin once its finished with there are now specialized mobile recycling companies in the UK that will buy them in exchange for a cash payment. Anyone can use one of these services, simply track one down, visit the site and select the model of your old iPod or iPhone that you want to sell. The recycling site will quote a price for your old mp3 player or handset that you want to sell, if you are happy to accept simply register on the site and return your old iPod using the address that will be provided. Once your old item is received it will be checked and tested and you will be sent your money within a week, it really is easy as that.

By recycling your old iPod or iPhone you will not only earn some extra money in your pocket but you will also know that you have done your bit to help the environment. Not only that many old phones and mp3 players are sent abroad to be reused so people in third world countries who cannot afford much can make use of your old electronic products. If your old iPod cannot be reused the parts will be taken out and recycled correctly.