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Mobile recycling

Which mobile phones can be recycled?

We accept any make and model of mobile phone regardless of condition as well as accessories like batteries and chargers.

How are the mobile phones recycled?

Mobiles in working order are refurbished and exported to places such as Hong Kong, China or Eastern Europe. Mobiles that cant be repaired are recycled in line with environmental best practice.

Mobile phone for recycling 

Drop your old mobile off to your nearest Vodafone store or post it to:

Freepost 223107
Starship Mobile Phone Recycling Appeal
Private Bag 208013
Manukau 2161

*If you have a large quantity of phones to send in, simply package them in a box and download a Freepost label below.

Download PDF (388KB)


To comply with NZ Post guidelines, please remove the battery from each mobile and wrap it separately in paper or plastic before putting the mobile and battery in the package. Remember to remove and keep your SIM card.

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Starship Foundation

All proceeds from the recycled mobiles are donated to the Starship Foundation. These donations help to provide essential equipment and services for Starship Hospital. Together with other mobile phone providers, the mobile phone recycling appeal has donated $1m to the Starship Foundation.

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