Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Ever wonder what happens to your old computer when you toss it out on the curb. E-Waste as it is called is the newest form of recyclable waste. Now it's not as easy as tossing it in a recycling bin, but you could actually earn some cash or credit towards an upgraded device. There are a few websites that you can take a look at.
Techforward is a sight that offers a guaranteed buy back plan on newly purchased items from select retailers. They essentially give you a buy back serial number and when you are ready to trade in your purchase you go to their site and put in your serial number and they send you a package to ship your devise back and then you get your check in the mail. Pretty simple but you have to sign up within thirty days of when you purchase the device.
Nextworth will recycle your tech products for cash, but will only pay for working products. The list includes Apple IPod products including IPhone, video game consoles and games, cameras, Blackberry smart phones and GPS units
ecoNEW is another company that will recycle your e-waste. This company only offers gift cards to its limited list of retailers. It does however take in computers and monitors. They will also take in your e-waste even if you are not eligible for a reward.
As of right now there is not a specific recycling service for e-waste like there is for paper, plastic, and metal. Valiant, a New york technology solutions provider, is hosting The 4th Bin, a contest to design the logo and collection bin for e-waste for New York City and hopefully the whole country.
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