Send your unwanted gadgets to the O2 and get £450.
Yes, according to research from Virgin Media O2, this is the average value of unused devices left behind in UK homes. With the Christmas shopping season fast approaching, you may be in need of some extra cash. Really It will come in handy. Now’s the perfect time to take advantage of the O2 recycling scheme and turn those unwanted gadgets into cash.
O2 Recycle is open to everyone, not just those with a phone or SIM contract with the brand, and accepts a wide range of devices including smartphones, tablets, wearables, earphones, laptops and game consoles. The process is simple. O2 recycling websiteEnter your unwanted device details and receive a quote instantly.
Once you post your gadget, O2 will assess its condition and pay the agreed amount to your bank account within 3-5 days. Alternatively, you can choose to receive credit towards your new device from O2.
If your device breaks, O2 responsibly recycles it. zero Parts sent to landfill.
On average, O2 Recycling offers the following payments —
- £80.16 For game consoles
- £53.52 for wireless earphones
- £205.17 For laptops or MacBooks
- £136.46 for smartphone
- £144.52 for tablet
- £81.36 For smartwatches and other wearables
Even if you don’t hit the £450 figure, which Virgin Media O2 research suggests is collecting dust in most homes across the country, you can still help by sending one or two items from the list above. , you may be able to welcome some festive funds this Christmas.
Since its founding in 2009, O2 Recycle has processed around 4 million devices and paid out £347 million to Brits. Last year alone, O2 Recycle processed approximately 180,000 devices and kept these appliances out of landfills.
According to the United Nations General E-Waste Monitor, a staggering 62 billion kilograms of e-waste was generated worldwide in 2022. These broken and discarded household appliances could fill 1.55 million trucks, enough to line the length of the Earth’s equator.
O2 Recycle will give you an instant quote for your unwanted gadget, but the final transfer of money to your bank account will depend on a thorough assessment by the recycling center’s team.
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Participating in O2 Recycling and other popular recycling schemes will not only help you earn some extra cash, but will also help reduce your environmental footprint. Virgin Media O2 further promotes environmental awareness with Pixar film production Wally It will be available to stream for free on Virgin TV on channel 100 on October 14, which has been named International E-Waste Day.
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Speaking about O2 recycling, Virgin Media O2’s Nicola Green said: “Britons have a trove of unused technology worth around £450 sitting around, and while reducing e-waste, we can save money on desperately needed technology in time for Christmas. There is potential for additional cash to be earned.”
