| Reduce, reuse, recycle. This motto for being | | | | broken laptops often end up in landfills and |
| environmentally friendly has been around for | | | | contribute to e-waste. This e-waste is becoming a |
| awhile, but we are always finding out about new | | | | huge problem leading to water and soil |
| ways to use this mantra. Though many people | | | | contamination. |
| aren't aware of it, reusing and recycling your | | | | By selling your laptop you can get rid of your old |
| laptop is just another way you can be green. | | | | laptop (whether it's working or not) and feel good |
| For years now, people have been able to return | | | | that it is going to be used again instead of ending |
| their cell phones, ink cartridges and other personal | | | | up in a landfill. |
| and office electronics for recycling. Now, you can | | | | Once you decide to sell your used laptop for cash, |
| send in your old laptop for refurbishing and re-use, | | | | the company that buys it from you will typically |
| which helps reduce carbon emissions and can help | | | | pay you for shipping to get it to them and then |
| you too. | | | | send you a check once it is received. There are |
| Beyond the "green" benefits of sending in your old | | | | several different companies that offer this |
| laptop, unlike many other electronics, you can | | | | service, so make sure you check out their |
| actually get cash for this process. Used laptops | | | | website and that they do pay for shipping. |
| are valuable for the companies that can refurbish | | | | Also, find out when they will send you the check |
| them and sell them as used so they are willing to | | | | for your laptop so you know when to expect it. |
| pay you for it, and typically take care of the | | | | Some companies can even give you an instant |
| shipping as well. | | | | quote online so you can find out how much your |
| Many people have old laptops that they would like | | | | used laptop may be worth before you even |
| to replace for a newer one with better | | | | contact them. |
| technology. Technology is always coming up with | | | | Even more importantly, make sure the company |
| better laptops with cool, new features. By selling | | | | has a policy about erasing the information from |
| your old laptop for cash, you can make money | | | | your hard drive once it is received. All reputable |
| from the used laptop value to help finance a new | | | | companies will do this as soon as they get it so |
| one. | | | | you don't have to worry about your personal |
| This is also a great deal for people who have | | | | information being exposed. |
| already replaced their laptop and have an old one | | | | Who knew that getting rid of your old laptop |
| lying around. Non working electronics like old, | | | | could be profitable and environmentally responsible! |