MobileMuster - Mobile Phone Case Recycling Program

In January 2019,  Minca Cases partnered with Mobile Muster to help keep old mobiles and accessories out of landfill; by recycling them! Read below to hear more about the organisation and how you can get involved.

ABOUT MOBILEMUSTER
MobileMuster is the only Australian not-for-profit government accredited mobile phone & accessory recycling program. This free recycling program enables everyone to play their part in keeping old mobiles & accessories out of landfill - ensuring they are recycled in a safe, secure and ethical way.  MobileMuster partners with TES, a global leader in electronic waste recycling, to maximise recovery rates and ensure all mobile phone components are processed in an environmentally responsible manner. Through the recycling process, over 99% of the materials are recovered.

None of the items collected are re-sold for re-use. Since 1998, MobileMuster has collected over 1,400 tonnes of mobile waste within Australia - including over 13 million mobile phones and batteries plus more than 574,000kgs of accessories which have been kept out of landfill. 

HOW DO I RECYCLE MY MOBILE PHONE CASE?

Minca Cases has a MobileMuster recycling box at our HQ. You can send us any old mobile phones and/or accessories you wish you recycle. Our address is ‘PO BOX 773, Currumbin, QLD, Australia.’ Please specify the item/s are sent as part of the recycling program.

Alternatively, there are 1,000’s of different MobileMuster drop off locations around Australia you can directly drop your devices too, enter you suburb here to see where you can drop off: https://www.mobilemuster.com.au/recycle-a-mobile/. If you are unable to drop-off your mobile phone and/or accessories; you can pick up a free MobileMuster satchel available from your nearest AusPost outlet.

DID YOU KNOW? 

• 99% of the materials used in mobiles & accessories are recyclable.
• Mobile phone cases are also recyclable! As we love our planet, Minca Cases 100% recommends to recycle your mobile phone case once you upgrade devices.
• The materials from your devices/accessories can be used to make new products.
• There are an estimated 23 million old unused mobiles in drawers at home and in the workplace.
• Mobiles & mobile phone cases should never be thrown out; they’re not biodegradable.

For more info, check out https://www.mobilemuster.com.au/ or email us at admin@mincacases.com.

Thank you! x