Recycle Your Old Cell Phone and Other E-Waste into Cash

Rapidly changing technology has resulted in rapidly accumulating e-waste. Often times fully functional cell phones, computers or game consoles become landfill fodder or closest clutter. Several companies have recognized this problem and are offering solutions that help both your wallet and the environment.

Cell Phones

With every member of the family having one, cell phone e-waste can add up quickly. Thanks to cellforcash so can the payout. The company will buy back a wide range of used cell phones provided they are still in working condition.

The site's design makes selling back your phone easy. The buyback system is arranged like an online store. You can browse for your phone by brand and then model. Each phone has a picture and the price the company will pay for it. Just click the "sell" button to add to your cart. Once you are done, you will be lead through a simple checkout process with instructions on sending in your phone.

Not surprisingly, newer model phones will bring the best prices. At the time of this writing, cellforcash offered as much as $250 for used iPhones. Many older phones had prices averages of $9 or $10.

If your phone is old enough to be mistaken for a brick, the site will probably not be able to offer anything for it directly, but don't loose hope. Cellforcash links to partner sites that may offer up to a $20 credit towards a new phone - even if your phone is a bit brick like. Lastly, the company links to charity and recycling centers.

XBOX, iPod and Digital Cameras

While selling your old mp3 player or portable game system on eBay is certainly a good way to turn it into cash, it does have some disadvantageous. In order to get top dollar you will have to craft a strongly compelling listing and compete with other sellers. Even with a good listing, you will not know until the auction closes what price your gear will actually grab.

An alternative is to sell you used tech to beyondthepod. The site will give you a fixed price for your used game system, camera or mp3 player. Much like cellforcash, the company offers a straightforward shopping style interface that allows you to select the item you wish to sell, and specify its condition. You will then get an instant price. While the company pays the highest price for newer electronics in good condition, they also purchase some electronics even if they are broken.

Used Computers

Online auctions may be the first place you look to when it is time to upgrade your PC, but once again, they may not be the best place. The online auction market is swamped by PC owners trying to get a little cash to help fund an upgrade. Assuming you do find a buyer, auction fees and the cost of shipping a heavy PC can thin out your profit margin quickly.

Tiger Direct offers and excellent alternative. The company offers fixed amount gift certifies for used equipment. The best part? They will provide you a prepaid shipping label -- even for heave desktop systems.

While recycling your electronics probably will not make you rich, the recovered cash and closet space makes it worth it. You also get the bonus of knowing that your used tech will staying out of the landfill.