Second Rotation
Source: Tom's Guide | Keywords: ewaste, recycle, phones | Themes: The Internet
8. Second Rotation
Second Rotation
Second Rotation is one of the most popular e-waste destinations on the Web because it is so comprehensive. Like the Toshiba ezTrade-in program, Second Rotation allows you to sell unwanted tech back to the organization and make a few extra bucks off that old waste. But Second Rotation’s database of product names and models is vast, and after answering a few questions about the condition of your device, the site will give a quick estimate of your pay-off.
“We provide the easiest and fastest way for you to sell electronics,” the organization claims. “When you sell cell phones, gaming consoles, MP3 players or other gadgets to us, you’ll earn cash and help save the environment by keeping old and used electronics out of landfills.”
Once you send the electronics back to the organization, it evaluates their true condition and decides what to do with them. If they’re in good shape, it places them back into the retail ecosystem and sells the products to retail outlets. If they’re not in working condition, the company safely recycles the products.
I tested Second Rotation by seeing how much my Treo 700p, for which I paid $350, was worth today. After inputting its condition, the organization claims it’ll offer only $39 for it – a 10% value. If you’re looking to sell an Xbox 360 in excellent condition back to Second Rotation, don’t look for any more than $84.
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AT&T also sponsors a program called Cell Phones for Soldiers, where you can donate used cell phones to be recycled and help pay for prepaid calling cards for our soldiers to call home.
Why isn't my Nokia 3210 in the list on ebay? It's not that old is it?
For those of you that can't figure out what to do with the old stuff, Best Buy in the U.S.A. will accept electronic junk at no charge and ship it to dedicated electronics recyclers. This is not a donation - no charitable tax receipts can be given - but Best Buy can make sure that toasted monitor (hazardous waste) in your basement does not end up in a landfill before it has been properly recycled. Contact a manager at your nearest Best Buy for more details on their recycling program if this sounds like something you could use.
Free Geek isn't just for people in Oregon. People have started Free Geek branches in cities all over North America. I volunteer at Free Geek Vancouver, and we're just as happy to recycle your old junk as the one in Portland.