Get green ($$) for your old electronic gadgets!

Do you have unused electronics? We have a whole box of old cell phones, PDAs, even camcorders and I think a laptop! (My husband's nickname is "Gadget Man" and he is what's known as an "early adopter" when it comes to all things techy. So we have a lot of outdated electronics.) I always knew I shouldn't throw it away...but wasn't sure the best (or easiest) way to get rid of it. And I think everything works, just outdated.

So I was so excited to find Gazelle. Bottom line: they will give you cash for your old electronics! It's super simple. Just visit their website, tell them what you want to get rid of, and they'll tell you how much they'll pay you for it! If you agree to their price, they'll send you a postage-paid box for you to ship your item(s) to them. Once they receive and inspect it, they'll send you a check. You can also designate a charity of your choice to receive the money, if you prefer!

If the item still has market value, they remove all personal info (although I'd do it before I sent it) and resell it through their channels. If there is no market value, they recycle it.

They call it "ReCommerce" and state that users earn and average of $115!

How easy is that? Gazelle accepts cell phones, PDAs, camcorders, camera, computers, external devices, MP3 players, gaming consoles, movies, video games, GPS devices, and satellite radios.

We could even organize a neighborhood electronics drive as a fundraiser for EcoParents (or the neighborhood organization as a whole)! Now that's a win-win!

Let's discuss at our EcoParents meeting on Tuesday, Jan 20, 6:30-8:30 at Linden Hills Park. It's a perfect fit for our topic - Household Hazardous Waste!