The Galway branch of Irish Autism Action is calling on the public to recycle their old mobile phones to help raise funds for the organisation, and be in with a chance to win prizes.
Irish Autism Action and Swapkit are running this joint initiative whereby people can leave in their old phones to four designated drop-off points around the city:
Claddagh and Celtic Jewellery, 1 Quay Lane, beside Jury’s Hotel; Cappagh Stores, Cappagh Road; Cotters, Seacrest; and Xtra-Vision, Knocknacarra.
Those who place their phone in an envelope with their name and address, can enter a free draw to have their utility bills paid for a year.
Labour city councillor Niall McNelis is operating one of the drop-off points at his Claddagh and Celtic Jewellery store and is hoping people will take part in the initiative. “It’s a great cause and very simple to support,” he said.
For more information see www.autismirelandphones.ie
