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  • There are two options when it comes to getting money for your used cell phones -- recycling or re-selling. Both are environmentally friendly options because they keep the cell phone out of landfills by either actively recycling it or letting someone else get good use out of it. When selling your used cell phone, either to another user or to a recycling organization, be aware that you may not get very much money for it, depending on how old it is, what brand/model it is, and what kind of condition it is in. Newer phones in good condition will get more money than an older one that is scratched and/or worn out, so keep that in mind as you use your phones if you intend to sell them later. Popular phones, such as the current iPhone, will get even more money when you recycle or sell it.

    Recycling your used cell phone

    There are many organizations out there that recycle cell phones, and the good news is that many will pay you for it! Here are some examples of places that will pay you to recycle your old cell phone: Planet Green Recycle eCycle Group Recycle My Cell Phone FlipSwap Target Corporation has also partnered with Nextworth to allow consumers to trade in their cell phones and receive a Target gift card in return. View more details on the Target website. When recycling your phone, most websites will allow you to search for your phone, tell you how much they will pay for it, give you a shipping label to print, and will pay for the shipping themselves.

    Selling your used cell phone

    You can also make money by selling your old cell phone to an individual or to an organization. (There are also donation programs available that give the cell phones to those in need to use in case of an emergency.) Here are some examples of companies that buy cell phones: Simply Sellular Gazelle To sell your used cell phone to an individual, first you need to know your phone's information. This includes the manufacturer and make (ex: LG enV Touch), the model number (ex: LG VX11000), the service provider (ex: Verizon), and the network. If are not sure of this information, look at the information that came with the cell phone when you bought it or look up your cell phone online to find out how to identify the rest of the information. Once you have that information, you can place a listing on eBay or a more local listing, like Craigslist. Create a selling post and include the manufacturer, make, and model in the title, as well as the price. In the listing, be sure to include all of the information about the phone, the condition it is in, and provide a picture if possible. (Fewer people will respond if you do not have a picture of the actual phone.) The more accessories that you have for the phone, such as chargers and carrying cases, the higher your selling price can be. Not sure what your price should be? Do a search on eBay for similar phones to see how much they sell for -- this should give you an idea of fair market value.

    Happy selling!

    Before sending off your used cell phone to either be sold or recycled, be sure to erase all of your personal data and pictures. If you have difficulties, there is a free online data erase on the ReCellularTradeIn website.

    Source:

    Charity Guide

    Secret Life

    More Information:

    Information about cell phone recycling from the EPA

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