The IT Nerd

Here’s an Earth Day update from Flipsy.com: did you know that Americans throw out phones worth $60 million in gold and silver every year?

The e-waste issue escalates, yet many people throw old phones away when they could instead help the environment – and even cash in, as the average American household has $265 worth of unused gadgets.

In the spirit of Earth Day, we’re asking you to help us get the word out about three easy ways people can recycle their old phones and do their part to preserve the planet.

1. Recycle your old phone (to a reputable recycler)

The Basel Action Network reports that 40 percent of e-waste given to recyclers gets shipped illegally to polluting operations overseas, so it’s important to choose a reputable recycler. You can find reputable recycling center directories, state-by-state recycling centers and a list of corporate recyclers here.

2. Donate your old phone to charity

Charities put your old phone to good use. Some resell them to fund their operations, while others repurpose them for things like rainforest conservation. In most cases, you can use the value of your donated phone as a tax write-off. Find a list of charities that accept phones here.

3. Sell your old phone

Finally, you can sell your old phone for cash. Flipsy makes it easy by comparing offers from more than a dozen Trust Verified Stores. Shipping is free and payments are submitted within three days. You can see how it works here.

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