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Clear old company smartphones after employee upgrades, office changes and managed-device refresh projects.
CPR Computer Recycling / Mobile Phone Recycling UK
Free qualifying collections · Secure handling · Reuse before recycling
FREE Mobile Phone Recycling for Qualifying Collections
Mobile phones can contain contacts, customer messages, photographs, saved credentials and business applications long after a user has stopped carrying the device. CPR helps organisations and private individuals recycle unwanted smartphones and other suitable IT through appropriate collection, Send Direct or drop-off services.
FREE standard collections depend on equipment, quantity and postcode. Priority collection, where available, is subject to an additional charge.
Responsible mobile phone recycling, without the complication
A smartphone must be treated differently from a computer hard drive. Account sign-out, factory reset, device-management release and manufacturer-specific procedures may all matter. A factory reset does not necessarily provide the same evidence as a certified drive sanitisation process, so organisations should follow their own data-retention and disposal policies.
CPR Computer Recycling serves businesses, schools, healthcare organisations, charities and even private individuals. Our Not for Profit organisation allocates recovered residual value to charity funds, from which a proportion supports UK charities and good causes. We prioritise reuse where suitable before recycling.
For collections in standard local service areas, a FREE standard collection may be available from five qualifying items; pallet-served locations can have different minimums. The booking checker gives the appropriate option for your postcode and equipment. You can also request Next Day Priority Service, subject to location and availability.
Why organisations choose CPR for mobile phone recycling
Mobile data and account awareness
Phones may retain personal and business information. Devices should be assessed for the correct handset-specific erasure and account-unlocking procedures.
Reuse before materials recovery
Working handsets can be evaluated for safe reuse where appropriate; broken or obsolete devices go through responsible electronics recycling routes.
CPR COMPUTER RECYCLING · CUSTOMER ASSURANCE
Trusted IT Recycling. Verified Data Security.
Eight reasons to choose CPR for secure, responsible IT collection, recycling and data protection.
ICO Registered
Registered with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office for data protection.
Our data protection policyUpper Tier Waste Carrier
Environment Agency upper-tier waste carrier registration for professional IT collections.
Our environmental approachWEEE Compliant Recycling
Responsible WEEE handling, reuse, refurbishment and recycling of unwanted IT equipment.
WEEE informationGDPR Compliant Processes
Security-led handling of data-bearing equipment, supported by documented GDPR processes.
GDPR informationVerifyErase Data Assurance
CPR’s own VerifyErase software provides traceable data sanitisation, recorded verification results and erasure certificates.
Explore VerifyEraseNot for Profit · UK Charities
A company limited by guarantee, contributing a proportion of profits to UK charities and good causes.
NCSC Principles Assessed
CPR and VerifyErase have been assessed against published National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) sanitisation principles.
Carbon-Offset Collections
We offset carbon emissions associated with our IT collection services as part of our environmental commitments.
Explore our supporting information on environmental standards, data security and verified erasure.
Check Free Collection EligibilityMobile Phone recycling in more detail
Mobile phone recycling for workplaces and individuals
When a business upgrades a mobile fleet, phones can accumulate in storage with old SIM cards, accessories and potentially active accounts. We help organisations route redundant handsets towards suitable reuse or recycling while keeping information security in mind. Private individuals can also check suitable drop-off or Send Direct arrangements for small quantities.
Drop-off and Send Direct options →
Secure disposal of data-bearing smartphones
Modern phones use encrypted internal storage, cloud services, device accounts and mobile-device-management controls. Before disposal, remove SIM and memory cards as appropriate, sign out of relevant accounts, release the device from MDM or activation locks and perform the manufacturer-recommended reset or secure erase. Ask about the specific data-treatment service if you need formal evidence.
GDPR and data protection guidance →Battery safety and responsible mobile phone reuse
Lithium batteries need careful handling: damaged, swollen, leaking or overheating phones should not be packed in normal courier consignments. Reusable handsets may be assessed for continued service if unlocked and fit for purpose. Other equipment is directed to appropriate treatment and recycling routes.
Responsible electronics recycling →How collection and recycling works
- Enter your location and equipment. Our checker assesses your postcode, equipment type and quantity.
- Select the suitable collection service. See whether FREE collection, a standard paid option, Priority or Send Direct is available.
- Prepare equipment safely. Follow the booking instructions, identify any data-bearing devices and provide access details for collection.
- Reuse and recycle responsibly. Equipment is assessed for appropriate security treatment, reuse, refurbishment and recycling.
What CPR customers say
Our three most recent published customer reviews, displayed automatically from the review database.
★★★★★
Great Service
Desktop PC, too big and heavy to box up so drove to CPR, great service. I would recommend.
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Brilliant professional service
Always a brilliant professional service, good communication and prompt answers
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Great service
Great service, great communication, fully recommend them!
Mobile Phone recycling: frequently asked questions
Can I recycle old business mobile phones with CPR?
Yes. List the approximate quantity and whether devices are working, damaged, managed or locked so the appropriate collection or delivery option can be considered.
Is mobile phone recycling and collection free?
FREE collections are based on the checker’s qualifying equipment, postcode and quantities. Handsets alone may not meet the five-item qualifying threshold; smaller loads can use other available services.
Does CPR wipe data from mobile phones?
The appropriate process depends on the make, model and service. Mobile-specific account removal and reset procedures differ from VerifyErase hard-drive sanitisation; do not assume every phone receives a certificate.
Can I Send Direct a small number of mobile phones?
Suitable smaller consignments may be handled through Send Direct, subject to courier rules, safe packaging and battery condition. Check the available options before booking.
Trusted by organisations choosing CPR
Ready to recycle your mobile phones?
Check your postcode and equipment now. CPR will show the collection choices available, including FREE qualifying services, smaller-load options and Next Day Priority where offered.
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