Sunday, April 3, 2011

Recycle and Earn

A few ways to make the best out of taking the time to recycle.

Everyone has things that they no longer need or no longer want, and while most of us decide to just go ahead and throw these items away, there are a few who profit from these diamonds in the rough. One thing that you need to know about recycling items is that if you paid for it, then someone else will most likely pay you for it. I have personally made around $40.00 just selling old cell phones back to an online company in order to fund a trip to Spain. As the old saying goes, “One man’s trash, is another man’s treasure.”

Box Recycling:
Recylcing boxes is one of the simplest things you can do, while it may require you to have a large amount of boxes in order to see a significant return though. Remember that at the end of the day, money is money, no matter how much or how little. You can find box recyclers at these links:
Electronics:
Recycling electronics can be highly profitable, considering some sights will pay you over $100.00 for a gently used iphone 3GS. If you are able to find a good supply of electronics or are getting rid of some of your older equiptment these are a few places that you should check into. Don’t let those electronics go to waste in a landfill, have them recycled and get paid for it.
Toner Cartridges:
Another way to earn a good amount of money through recycled materials is toner/ink cartridges. Personally I have looked into this and with the right amount of supplies and a good number of clients, this can be turned into a small business.
Scrap Metal:
While many people don’t have this lying around, it is still a viable option for some. I’m not well versed in the selling of scrap metal but I understand that the prices can get up there as far as value. I hope this will help some of you go about your recycling.
Well that’s my list of places I have looked into and have worked with personally, I hope this list helps you bring as much prosperity as it did me. Good Luck!

1 comment:

  1. Thank you for the helpful tips. I also know you can sell cardboard and other packaging materials on BoxGiver.com. Hope that helps!

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