Nobody’s going to get rich collecting cans and turning them in for cash, but you can definitely get some pocket change, and who doesn’t want some more of that? EcoSalon has a great list of 15 items that you can recycle for cash, helping the environment and gaining some cash at the same time – and many of them are probably sitting in your garage right now.
From EcoSalon:
Printer Cartridges
Hang on to your empty printer cartridges and send them in to be recycled by eCycle Group or similar programs. While you’re at it, get your office in on the action, too. You can also bring them to a nearby Staples, but you’ll receive store credit instead of cash.
PCs and Laptops
Computers become obsolete quickly, and that means more outdated electronics in the landfill. But, it doesn’t have to be. Send in your old laptop or personal computer to Gazelle or search online for similar sites to get money back.
Cell Phones
My puppy recently mistook my cell phone for a chew toy. When I told a friend, she told me that I could send it in to Buy My Tronics for cash – even if it’s mangled beyond recognition.
That’s just three examples – head on over to EcoSalon.com for another 12!
Link [EcoSalon]
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