Mobile Battery for Life Project
DTAC is aware of the risk of improper disposal of mobile phones and its components, especially the battery. Deteriorating cell phone parts and battery contains hazardous substances to the health and environment, such as lead, cadmium, mercury. The general public is not aware of the proper method in handling the disposal of these parts or that some parts, such as copper or gold, can be recycled to be reused. In order to address this problem, DTAC started the ‘Mobile Battery for Life’ Project since 2002 and this project still continues today. DTAC has partnered up with TES-AMM Singapore PTE LTD, which provides electronic waste management and services, to properly dispose and recycle the e-waste and various electronic devices.DTAC has communicated to its customers and staff that old mobile phones, batteries and components can be brought into designated locations, including DTAC offices and stores, for disposal or recycling.