Disposing of old electronics needs special attention. Cell phones and other gadgets often contain toxic substances and don’t belong in landfills. Now there are some websites that will recycle your electronics and may even give you some cash back. Here are some websites to check out:
Cells for Cash accepts used cell phones and will pay for newer models. They send a postage-free mailer and send back a payment if the phone has value. Cells for Cash refurbishes the phones they receive and sends them to developing nations.
Gazelle is a website that accepts all types of electronics (gaming consoles, MP3 players, laptops, etc.) and will send payment for new models. You can determine the value of an electronics item on the website and will receive payment when you mail it in. Even if your item has no value, Gazelle will pay for shipping and safely dispose of it.
YouRenew is one more website that takes all types electronics and lets you determine before sending it in whether or not you’ll receive payment. This website refurbishes and resells the donations they receive and then makes donations to environmental causes.