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Recycle Your Electronics & Make $

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Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Andrew Realty Serfvices
Did you get a new Wii or Iphone for the holidays and now don’t know what to do with your old phone or XBox? I’ve just come across a very cool site called Gazelle. This company buys old electronics like camcorders, cellphones and MP3 players. Rather than just recycle the components, they have outlets to resell the items so the idea is that everything gets reused before being recycled. They’ll even pay for your shipping and send you a box, so using their service is a no brainer.

I recently used Freecycle.org and gave away some older electronics, but whether you decide to try to sell your electronics or give them away, reusing these items and keeping them out of landfills is the way to go!

Read more about my great experience with Freecycle.org.

Comments (9)

Marian Gregor-Ann
Keller Williams - Ann Arbor, MI
Arbor area Real Estate

Hi Deb, That is a good idea. There is also a group that takes donated cell phones and recycles them to provide free minutes to service people & their families.

Jan 26, 2009 04:41 AM
Kristi DeFazio
RE/MAX Advantage - Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Springs Rea lEstate 719-459-5468

Wow. I didn't know about this. I am all about recyclying and getting paid for it is even better. Thanks for the info.!

Jan 26, 2009 04:42 AM
Jill McTague
RE/MAX Andrew Realty Serfvices - Medford, MA
DebOnTheWeb & Associates - Medford, MA Real Estate

Hi Marian - thanks for that tip - do you know what the group is called or their website address?

My pleasure Kristi!

Jan 26, 2009 04:43 AM
Tony and Libby Kelly
Keller Williams Realty Portland Premiere - Lake Oswego, OR
CRS, ABR, ePro, SRES, CLHMS, CDPE

Wow, really?!  What a great idea!

Jan 26, 2009 05:41 AM
Jill McTague
RE/MAX Andrew Realty Serfvices - Medford, MA
DebOnTheWeb & Associates - Medford, MA Real Estate

Thank Tony and Libby - I'm glad to share the idea!

Jan 26, 2009 05:46 AM
Marian Gregor-Ann
Keller Williams - Ann Arbor, MI
Arbor area Real Estate

Hi Deb, I just read an AR post maybe friday? She gave the info. If I relocate it I will send it on to you. We (my office) recycles/donates phones for battered women whose need for a phone could be for life or death!

Jan 26, 2009 06:27 AM
Jill McTague
RE/MAX Andrew Realty Serfvices - Medford, MA
DebOnTheWeb & Associates - Medford, MA Real Estate

I'll check for the post - thanks Marian!

Jan 26, 2009 11:05 AM
Angela Pernisco
Knipe Realty NW - West Linn, OR

Thanks for the great resource!

Feb 13, 2009 05:31 AM
Jill McTague
RE/MAX Andrew Realty Serfvices - Medford, MA
DebOnTheWeb & Associates - Medford, MA Real Estate

My pleasure Angela!

Feb 13, 2009 10:00 PM