{"id":13970,"date":"2022-09-23T13:30:28","date_gmt":"2022-09-23T12:30:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/?p=13970"},"modified":"2023-05-04T10:51:47","modified_gmt":"2023-05-04T09:51:47","slug":"what-happens-to-your-tech-once-its-recycled-with-us","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/2022\/09\/23\/what-happens-to-your-tech-once-its-recycled-with-us\/","title":{"rendered":"What happens to your tech once it&#8217;s recycled with us?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recycling your unwanted device is great for the planet and your pocket, but have you ever wondered what actually happens to your tech once we\u2019ve received it?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read on to learn more about your device&#8217;s recycling journey and the benefits of recycling tech!<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">In this blog:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#How-does-musicMagpie-recycle-tech\">How does musicMagpie recycle tech?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Why-recycle-tech\">Why recycle tech?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#How-to-recycle-tech-with-musicMagpie\">How to recycle tech with musicMagpie?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Why-recycle-tech-with-musicMagpie\">Why recycle tech with musicMagpie?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"How-does-musicMagpie-recycle-tech\" style=\"text-align: center;\">How does musicMagpie recycle tech?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll be surprised how long the lifespan of your tech is if it\u2019s recycled responsibly! Here at musicMagpie, 95% of the tech we buy from our customers is refurbished and then resold. The other 5% is used as parts to repair other devices.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s what happens to your tech when you recycle with us:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The device arrives at our warehouse<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We put the device through different tests to check if it\u2019s working<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The device is refurbished and given a grade: Pristine, Very Good or Good<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The refurbished device goes to a new owner and stays in circulation for longer!\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/tech-price-promise\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tech Price Promise<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> means you\u2019ll get paid the first price we offer or we\u2019ll return it to you for FREE.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"Why-recycle-tech\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Why recycle tech?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Did you know electronics account for 70% of landfill\u2019s toxic waste? As the demand for new technology increases, e-waste has become a major issue and is now one of the world\u2019s largest waste streams.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By recycling your old devices, whether they\u2019re in working order or broken, you can make a significant difference to the planet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s estimated that in the UK people are hoarding around 527 million small electricals, which is nearly 20 per household! This is a lot of electronics to hold onto, especially with the risk of them ending up in landfills at some point.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Electronics are made up of toxic chemicals, which if disposed of incorrectly can cause a whole load of environmental problems. One example of this is when e-waste is burnt, as it releases chemicals which pollute the air.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By recycling your tech, you\u2019ll not only help reduce e-waste, but you\u2019ll save precious materials too. If we don\u2019t recycle our old devices, the materials can\u2019t be recovered properly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019re using far more natural materials than the earth can produce and resources are in extremely high demand. Mining for the raw materials used to build tech actually causes habitat destruction and contaminates water and soil.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By choosing to recycle your old devices instead of chucking them away to landfill sites, you\u2019ll help save precious materials.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"How-to-recycle-tech-with-musicMagpie\" style=\"text-align: center;\">How to recycle tech with musicMagpie?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s never been easier to recycle your old devices with us! Just follow these easy steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose the model, storage and condition. Our three conditions are \u2018Good\u2019, \u2018Poor\u2019 and \u2018Faulty\u2019\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pop your items into a secure box and send them to us for FREE<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get Fast Same Day Payments and get paid the day we receive your tech via PayPal or Bank Transfer<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more information, head over to our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/how-it-works\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how it works<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> page.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"Why-recycle-tech-with-musicMagpie\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Why recycle tech with musicMagpie?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are firm believers in a circular economy, where products are resold, recycled, refurbished and reused. This creates less waste and means that devices are given a second chance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019re the UK\u2019s #1 recycling service and have won the What Mobile Awards six years running. Plus, we\u2019re rated Excellent on Trustpilot with hundreds of thousands of reviews.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our service is free to use and you\u2019ll get paid for your items the day we receive them, thanks to our Fast Same Day Payments.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As well as making extra cash, you\u2019ll help keep your old tech in circulation for much longer and reduce e-waste &#8211; it\u2019s smart for you, smart for the planet!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are you waiting for? Don\u2019t throw your old devices away in landfill, recycle them today and make a difference.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make your move to be more sustainable by recycling your unwanted devices with musicMagpie today! <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/sell-tech\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trade in tech<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/sell-mobile-phones\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sell phones<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/sell-tech\/trade-in-consoles\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">trade in consoles<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and so much more. You can\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/sell-mobile-phones\/sell-my-iphone\/\">sell iPhone<\/a>, Samsung and Google Pixel phones with us, plus a whole range of other tech items, and get paid instantly for them.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>Want to save money while doing your part in helping the environment? Try\u00a0<\/i><i>buying a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/store\/category\/mobile-phones\/apple\/\" data-di-id=\"di-id-1a25fbc2-91db9d42\">cheap iPhone<\/a><\/i><i>\u00a0to lower your monthly bills and reduce e-waste. We have plenty of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/store\/apple-iphone-store\">used iPhone<\/a> models to choose from, including\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/store\/category\/mobile-phones\/apple\/iphone-11\/\">cheap iPhone 11<\/a>, \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/store\/category\/mobile-phones\/apple\/iphone-12\/\">refurbished iPhone 12<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/store\/category\/mobile-phones\/apple\/iphone-13\/\" data-di-id=\"di-id-f5cefc99-d2037627\">refurbished iPhone 13<\/a>\u00a0models.\u00a0<\/i><i>You can also buy other tech with us too like\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/store\/category\/ipads-and-tablets\/apple\/\" data-di-id=\"di-id-3c659d2c-e92fa3a8\">refurbished iPad<\/a>\u00a0and MacBook models!\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Recycling your unwanted device is great for the planet and your pocket, but have you ever wondered what actually happens to your tech once we\u2019ve received it?\u00a0 Read on to learn more about your device&#8217;s recycling journey and the benefits of recycling tech! 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