Australia's free phone recycling mailer
One old phone.
One powerful choice.
Go Purple makes phone recycling genuinely easy. We send a free prepaid mailer to your door; you send back the device gathering dust.
How it works
Three steps. That's it.
We send you a free mailer
Just enter your address and we'll post you a prepaid satchel — completely free. No stamp, no fuss.
Pack it & post it
Drop your old phone in the satchel and toss it in any postbox. That's it. You're done.
We handle the rest
Every device is tested, graded, and either given a second life or responsibly recycled. Nothing goes to landfill.
Small action. Real consequence.
One phone kept in circulation means useful materials stay useful for longer.
The scale of the challenge
What feels like one old phone is part of something much bigger.
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Global e-waste generated in 2022
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Formally collected and recycled
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Australian e-waste in the national figure
Published figures from ITU, UNITAR and the Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.
Why it matters
The real reason to Go Purple
Zero cost to you
Prepaid postage. No signup fees. No hidden charges. Ever.
Second life, not landfill
Every phone gets recovered, refurbished, or responsibly recycled.
Ridiculously easy
Three steps. One postbox drop. Done. That's all.
Fully transparent
We test every device and track it end-to-end so you always know.
100% Australian
Local team, local operations, local impact.
Evidence before estimates
Recovery impact is reported from recorded activity—not projections or inflated totals.
A tiny job for you.
A much better future for your phone.
Ready to Go Purple?
Tell us where to send your prepaid mailer. When it arrives, pack your old phone and drop it in a postbox.
Postage is prepaid
No account or payment
Working or broken phones welcome
Who we are
What is Platypus?
Platypus is a 100% Australian e-waste recovery company based in Burnie, Tasmania. We collect old phones, batteries and electronics from households, community bins and partner stores across the country — then refurbish, rehome or responsibly recycle every single item. Nothing we collect goes to landfill.
What we do
Four ways we recover
Device Recovery
Old phones, tablets and laptops are tested, graded and refurbished for a second life — or responsibly recycled.
Battery Recycling
Batteries are safely sorted, graded and processed so hazardous materials never reach landfill.
Community Bins
A growing network of free e-waste drop-off bins across Tasmania and beyond.
Local Partnerships
We partner with IGA stores and community organisations to make recycling easy for every Australian.
Common questions
Is it really free?
What phones can I send?
What happens to my data?
How long does the mailer take?
Can I send more than one phone?
