5 Steps to Sell or Recycle Old Electronics
Friday, July 30, 2010
People across North America are trying to redefine the way they acquire and dispose of electronic goods. According to Gazelle.com, an online electronics recycling center, over 350,000 cellphones and 100,000 computers are thrown away each day to make room for upgrades, making e-waste the fastest growing addition to local landfills.
Think Twice Before Turning Digital Electronics Into Waste
Thrifty and green consumers are thinking twice before tossing out laptops and cellphones. Throwing away used but functional digital electronics is equivalent to throwing away cash. Recycling an electronic device extends its life – there will always be someone willing to use it.
Five Steps to Turn Unwanted Electronics Into Cash
Here are five steps to make electronic equipment recycling worth the effort, while keeping dangerous electronic components out of landfills.
1. Search websites like YouRenew.com, Gazelle.com, Flip.com, eBay, or Craig's List to choose the best market for selling or recycling a particular brand of surplus or used electronics. Have the device on hand with the model number noted and any accessories that may be included in the sale. (Accessories may boost the value of the product). Online electronic recycling centers offer an automated offer within seconds, with checks or PayPal payments issued within 72 hours, while eBay and Craig's List may be monitored over time.
2. Save original packaging on all new products as a rule. But if original isn't available, many online recycling centers offer prepaid shipping and packing materials. Once a resale or recycle agreement has been made, clean and prepare the electronic device for packing.
3. Protect personal information. Remove SIM cards and hard drives. Erase memory from external drives. Eject inserted flashcards, cds, games from all devices before packing for shipment.
4. Photograph the electronic device and accessories and assess the condition of each item truthfully before shipping. Keep hard copies of online transactions and communications with the buyer.
5. Choose from gadgets that are popular and easy to resell or recycle.
Electronics That Can Be Resold
* Blu-ray players, cellphones, smartphones, iPhones, iPods, camcorders, camera lenses, calculators
* Desktop computers, digital cameras, external hard drives, game consoles, GPS devices
* Home audio,laptops, LCD monitors, movies, MP3 players, PDAs, projectors, RC hobby digital radios
* Streaming media, satellite radio, video games
Keep Electronic Waste Out of Landfills
Some consumer electronics don't do as well in the resale market and are not accepted as readily by online recycling companies. But it is important to keep heavy metals found in electronic components out of landfills. Check local charities to donate used but functional electronics. Local municipal websites, as well as Gazelle.com and YouRenew.com list dealers for recycling electronic scrap:
SOURCE:-
http://waste-reduction.suite101.com/article.cfm/5-steps-to-sell-or-recycle-old-electronics
Think Twice Before Turning Digital Electronics Into Waste
Thrifty and green consumers are thinking twice before tossing out laptops and cellphones. Throwing away used but functional digital electronics is equivalent to throwing away cash. Recycling an electronic device extends its life – there will always be someone willing to use it.
Five Steps to Turn Unwanted Electronics Into Cash
Here are five steps to make electronic equipment recycling worth the effort, while keeping dangerous electronic components out of landfills.
1. Search websites like YouRenew.com, Gazelle.com, Flip.com, eBay, or Craig's List to choose the best market for selling or recycling a particular brand of surplus or used electronics. Have the device on hand with the model number noted and any accessories that may be included in the sale. (Accessories may boost the value of the product). Online electronic recycling centers offer an automated offer within seconds, with checks or PayPal payments issued within 72 hours, while eBay and Craig's List may be monitored over time.
2. Save original packaging on all new products as a rule. But if original isn't available, many online recycling centers offer prepaid shipping and packing materials. Once a resale or recycle agreement has been made, clean and prepare the electronic device for packing.
3. Protect personal information. Remove SIM cards and hard drives. Erase memory from external drives. Eject inserted flashcards, cds, games from all devices before packing for shipment.
4. Photograph the electronic device and accessories and assess the condition of each item truthfully before shipping. Keep hard copies of online transactions and communications with the buyer.
5. Choose from gadgets that are popular and easy to resell or recycle.
Electronics That Can Be Resold
* Blu-ray players, cellphones, smartphones, iPhones, iPods, camcorders, camera lenses, calculators
* Desktop computers, digital cameras, external hard drives, game consoles, GPS devices
* Home audio,laptops, LCD monitors, movies, MP3 players, PDAs, projectors, RC hobby digital radios
* Streaming media, satellite radio, video games
Keep Electronic Waste Out of Landfills
Some consumer electronics don't do as well in the resale market and are not accepted as readily by online recycling companies. But it is important to keep heavy metals found in electronic components out of landfills. Check local charities to donate used but functional electronics. Local municipal websites, as well as Gazelle.com and YouRenew.com list dealers for recycling electronic scrap:
SOURCE:-
http://waste-reduction.suite101.com/article.cfm/5-steps-to-sell-or-recycle-old-electronics