In fact, most of the main companies offer similar policies, and you often recycle your phone in the same ways.  The big point that we like to consider is how much each different recycling company values your particular phone model.  By using our mobile phone recycling comparison tool you quickly realise the massive differences in pay-outs between different operators.  If you shop around in this method before actually getting the phone recycled you can make up to an extra £100 just by knowing where to recyle.

As a rule of thumb however, we think that Fone Bank and Envirofone offer great service, and prices on phone recycling.

What do you think?  Leave a comment below about your own experiences.

The regional carrier announced that it had struck a two-year deal with Redeem plc that invites passengers to recycle their mobile phones using freepost envelopes, which can be picked up during flights from the Flybe Uncovered magazine.

Travellers can also recycle printer cartridges under the scheme to receive reward points, which can be exchanged for flights or access to some of the airline’s lounges across Europe.

Here at Mobile Phone Recycling we are always a little sceptical about large companies getting on the recycling bandwagon as we’re sure many do it for marketing reasons, but this scheme seems very useful. Not only can you recycle phones but they also donate money to Cancer Research UK.

Mike Rutter, chief commercial officer of the airline, said: “Flybe is delighted to be working with Redeem on yet another Flybe first.

“We expect our passengers to respond very positively to the opportunity to recycle their old phones and printer cartridges and help Cancer Research UK at the same time.”

A good idea, but you still make more money by recycling with us here giving you extra cash to donate to a charity of your choice.

Reading reviews about Fone Bank reveal that not only do they have high payouts for popular phones but they also pay promptly. “payment was as described and lightning fast and the whole experience with Fonebank has been a pleasurable and profitable one”.

How to recycle with Fonebank:

• Once you have completed your order, print your order sheet. If you can’t print for any reason please write clearly on a piece of paper your order number, name and telephone no.

• Place phone(s) in a suitably sized Jiffy bag and seal securely with your order details inside. If you do not have a jiffy bag wrap the phone(s) in bubble wrap or tissue paper and place in well taped envelope or box.

• We recommend sending the parcel special delivery.