How to Make Money Recycling Batteries

Company policies vary widely regarding the types of batteries they accept for recycling and the amounts they pay for them, so inquire beforehand.

Many recycling companies today offer consumers a monetary reward for returning and recycling old electronics and materials. While some materials are generically recycled, other items, such as cell phones and car batteries, can earn you some spare cash. Using the Internet you can compare the worth of your recyclable items and also set up to recycle right from your computer. Every city and state varies with recycling rules, regulations and even monetary rewards, so it's best to do your research ahead of time.

Instructions

1. Call your local recycling plants. Inquire about recycling batteries and which kinds they will accept. You can also ask about the worth of the batteries. Many local recycling plants will only pay for car batteries and in some cases, cell phone batteries---so it's best to find out before making the trip.

2. Use the Internet to compare prices on the batteries you want to recycle if your local recycling plant offers you no direction or solutions. Use popular recycling Web sites that offer Web solutions as well as local information.

3. Browse an electronic-device recycling Web site to compare your prices or to set up a recycling account and begin earning cash. These Web sites are available for free and offer different amounts for various electronic devices.

4. Search the Web site for the specific type and brand of batteries you are attempting to recycle to compare cash worth and if it is possible to recycle them.

5. Sign up on the Web site if it requires you to have a membership, as these are usually free.

6. Follow the Web site's on-screen instructions and guide for recycling and earning cash through the Web site. Each Web site's rules and guidelines vary, so read thoroughly and carefully to understand the terms and conditions when recycling. Once you locate the product you want to recycle, follow the Web site's steps for receiving the shipping boxes to send to the company. Most of the time, this will add no additional cost to you and all of the shipping costs will be covered by the company. Submit for your boxes to ship back to the company with your batteries to receive your cash.

References

• Green Eco Services: 20 Ways to Make Money Recycling
• Battery Recycling
• Gazelle: Recycle Electronics
• Recycle Bank: Rewarding You for Positive Green Actions