Be a Responsible Earthizen – Recycle Your Mobile Phones

Did you know that the UAE has the highest average number of mobile phones per person in the world? Each individual here owns nearly two handsets in the country according to the US-based Wilson Electronics.  

We don’t even need to look at these statistics to know that I guess. One look around us and you see people changing mobile phones with every season ;) While there is no harm in doing that, ensuring that you put your old mobile phone or for that matter any electronic item to good use is essential - either by giving it away to someone who could use it or to an organisation that can help recycle it.

When you donate your cell phone, you are helping to keep toxic elements out of landfills.

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Jacky’s Electronics is currently running one such initiative. You can hand over your used mobile phone and also receive cash vouchers in return for this green gesture :) Learn more about it here.

If you know of any recycling initiatives in the UAE, do let me know.

Donation Points for Used Items

I’ve often asked and been asked where to donate well kept but used items such as clothes, electronics, books and the kinds in Dubai.

Lately I have been keeping an eye out to see where one can and I have found two convenient places so far.

For clothes, hand bags and shoes – select Emarat Petrol Stations – the ones in Jafliya (on the road that takes you  from Trade Centre Roundabout towards Burjuman) and Mankhool Road have collection bins that look like this:

 

For electronics, saw this note at Sharaf DG. When inquired at Customer Service, they said they collect electronic items for charity round the year.

Do you know of any such organisations or venues that collect used items in good condition here in Dubai? Do share them and I will update this post with your suggestions.