T&M Reuse
Every year, over 30 million mobile phones are discarded in the UK, but less than 20% are recycled properly. At T&M Reuse Yorkshire Limited, we make it easy to dispose of old phones securely and sustainably. Whether you’re a business upgrading devices or a household decluttering drawers, our free mobile phone disposal Leeds service ensures your old devices are recycled ethically, data is destroyed permanently, and toxic e-waste stays out of landfills.
1. Data Security Risks
Old phones contain sensitive data – photos, messages, passwords, and even corporate information. Simply deleting files or resetting devices doesn’t guarantee data removal. Criminals can recover information using basic software, risking:
Our Solution:
We use military-grade data erasure or physical destruction to ensure no data remains.
2. Environmental Impact
Phones contain hazardous materials like lead, mercury, and lithium, which can poison soil and water if dumped. Recycling recovers valuable resources:
Did You Know? Recycling 1 million phones saves enough energy to power 185 homes for a year!
3. Legal Compliance
The UK WEEE Regulations 2013 and GDPR require businesses to dispose of e-waste securely and ethically. T&M Reuse provides certificates of destruction and recycling to prove compliance.
We collect old phones from homes, offices, and schools across Leeds at zero cost (minimum 10 devices).
Choose the best method for your needs:
Certification: All clients receive a Data Destruction Certificate for audits.
Got working iPhones or Samsung devices? We buy them!
Non-functional phones are dismantled in our Leeds facility:
Collection Times: Next-day or same-day pickup for urgent requests.
Certificates Issued: Data Destruction, Recycling, and Waste Transfer Notes.
Yes! T&M Reuse Yorkshire Limited offers a free collection for devices in Leeds. For smaller quantities, ask about our low-cost drop-off service.
Absolutely – visit our Leeds facility or post it to us (free returns label provided).
No problem! We accept all conditions, including cracked screens and forgotten passwords.
We’ll email a Data Destruction Certificate listing device serial numbers and destruction methods.
Functional devices are resold. Others are recycled, with 98% of materials repurposed.
Landfills charge by weight – our free service saves you money and the planet.
Yes! Book our on-site shredding service for real-time destruction at your Leeds premises.
Yes – we supply secure e-waste bins with regular collections.