How to Make Money Recycling Electronics

Did you know you can make money recycling electronics in your home? Millions of electronic products are thrown away each year (many in working condition) and are polluting our environment. Instead off tossing your old items in the trash learn how to recycle them and put a bit of extra cash in your pocket.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Collect all the electronic products in your home you want to recycle. If you are feeling ambitious collect old electronics from your friends, family and neighbors too.

2. Decide where you want to recycle your electronics. There are options available in many stores and online. For example Costco, Best Buy, Office Depot, Gazelle.com and BuyMyTronics.com are only a few of the many places that offer cash for electronics.

3. Learn which organization will give you the most money for your electronics. Each one has different criteria regarding how many items they will accept, age, and condition of items. Take a moment and look at all your options.

4. Review the reputation of the organization using the Better Business Bureau (BBB) before recycling your electronics.

5. Donate your electronics to the selected organization. Make sure to get a receipt for your donation - both as proof of donation for payment and for a possible tax credit.

Tips & Warnings

• Newer items (less than 5 years old) in working condition will make the most money when recycling your old electronics.
• Depending on the recycling center the electronics may not need to be in working condition. Non-working electronics may be accepted but will not earn as much money.
• Always erase your Hard Drive when you recycle your computer or laptop. It contains valuable personal information showing habits, contacts and credit card numbers that can lead to Identity Theft.

Resources

• BuyMyTronics
• Gazelle - Make Money Selling Your Old Electronics