Why toss things in the trash when you might recycle them and make a little money in return?
Weve also included information on how to recycle items for the sake of good will.
Businesses also should look at the recycling market for extra cash.
Got some items to recycle and want to make money from them on Etsy? Here’s astep-by-step guide.
Restaurants can sell used or rancid cooking oil.
And old cars and vans can be scrapped for money, as well as large appliances.
Take a look at the different things you’re free to recycle for money.
The collection center will also let you know how to prepare items to their specifications.
The site lists collection locations for materials as diverse as antifreeze, ammunition, computers and clothes.
Probably not as good as youd like.
It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings.
But what if your car breaks down, or you have a sudden medical bill?
This is especially important if you are recycling hazardous materials.
Metal scrappers pay more for clean metal, sometimes almost twice as much.
Checking the rules before you go will save you time later.
Be sure to properly bag items that may make a bit of a mess.
Depending on where you live, you’re able to get paid to recycle:
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Scrap Metal
Scrap metal is one of themore profitable materials to recycle.
Copper, steel and aluminum are just a few of the scrap metals you might recycle for money.
If it does, the metal is ferrous and likely a common metal like steel or iron.
These items typically arent worth much, but its still worthwhile to recycle them.
These metals are more valuable.
Copper is one of the more profitable metals with prices sitting at$3.98per pound.
And dont overlook old tools as a source of metal scrapping.
Some old tools arecollectible items.
Check online before you decide to get rid of them.
Those that arent collectibles can be scrapped, especially if they are made oftool steel.
(This was even the plot of one Seinfeld episode!)
Many states have similar deposit programs, so check whats available where you live.
But you also must make a $10 qualifying purchase from them the same month.
Cellphones
Eco-Cellis one of many companies that offers cash for old cellphones and other electronics.
The company accepts phones, tablets, rechargeable batteries, circuit boards and more.
Amazon Trade-in is another way to earn gift cards.
Organizations that work with domestic abuse victims alsoaccept used cellphonesfor their clients for emergency 911 calls.
And, of course, you’ve got the option to alwayssell your old phoneyourself.
Junk Cars
What about your rusted old jalopy?
it’s possible for you to recycle it for money, too.
There are companies that pay cash for broken down cars.
U-Pull-It has ahelpful guideon the best way to scrap your car.
Junk Car Medicsis another company that will buy your vehicle.
you might sell your car to them online or over the phone.
You enter details about your vehicle, such as condition and mileage, and quickly get an offer.
The company says most transactions are same-day, and they take the car away for you.
Wine Corks
Why not let your wine pay for itself a little bit?
Sites likeEtsyandEbayshow listings for used wine corks.
Selling on these sites isnt difficult.
When setting prices, keep in mind that the sites charge small fees for both listing and selling items.
Used Boxes
Just moved and have a bunch of boxes?
Or do you have a slight online shopping addiction and have piles of boxes in the garage?
you’ve got the option to resell your boxes throughBoxcycleand other similar sites.
They take pretty much everything as long as they are still in decent shape and dont smell.
Electronics
Old laptops, monitors, tablets and other electronics can be sold through sites likeDecluttr.
But wait, theres more!
They also take DVDs,CDs, books, gamesand cellphones.
Decluttr has an app you could download to make selling easier.
A similar site isIWM, which stands for Its Worth More.
It covers similar electronics but also includes camera sales.
Cooking Oil
Used (or spoiled) cooking oil is used in biofuels, which is a growing market.
Although an individual household may not use a lot of oil, many restaurants do.
Lots of companies can offer to take your oil.
Only a handful will pay for it.GF Commoditiesservices most of the continental U.S. and will pay for oil.
Poshmark offers bigger potential payouts, but you have to put in more work to make your items move.
OfferUpis a second-hand site where you could buy or sell just about anything you no longer use.
Ziffitis another site for selling CDs, DVDs, books and games.
There also are several sites that accept used balls, includingRebouncingandTennis Ball Recycling.
OnClipkard, you post what you have and the site directly makes you an offer.
Cash is nice, but sometimes trading is better.
There are bartering sites for almost anything.
Trade forhouses,books,clothingand more.
Some sites charge a fee for participating or individual transactions.
A general purpose site isBarter Only.
You might hear public radio stations asking you to donate your old vehicles for a tax donation.
Many nonprofits work with companies collecting and selling cars, boats, motorcycles, golf carts and other vehicles.
The vehicle gets picked up and is sold at auction.
Once its sold, you get a notice of the amount sold for your taxes.
Although it isnt direct cash, if you need a big deduction one year, this could help.
Contributor JoEllen Schilke writes on money-saving strategies and lifestyle topics and Kristen Pope is a former Penny Hoarder contributor.
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