Don’t Throw It Away!

April 21, 2008

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This is part of our Financial Literacy Month Question and Answer series

Question: Is there any place besides eBay where I can get rid of my old stuff like books, CDs and movies? ~ Michael

Answer: Hi Michael, great to recycle and get something, too. There are lots of places out there. Here’s a few:

Books: Paperbackswap.com is a site on which members can trade paperback and hardcover books for the cost of postage; Bookmooch.com where you give books away and get books you want.
CDs: SwapaCD.com and DVDs at SwapaDVD.com - Members can swap CDs and DVDs for the cost of postage (CD site also has a $0.49 charge)
Freecycle.org is a membership organization with thousands of local chapters, helps people give away unwanted goods, such as brand-new baby clothes, computers and furniture, to other “freecyclers” so that it won’t end up in landfills. You can “ask” for something specific, and often, you’ll get it. People frequently ask for exercise equipment, like treadmills, and find treasures within a day. Several years ago, I got a great HP laser printer that was in perfect working condition but the person had upgraded to a color laser. I’ve also gotten rid of a large freezer, lawn mower, old print cartridges, a vacuum cleaner and more. In some cities there is a lot of email traffic and dealers may haunt the list. If it’s too big or too busy, start one for your neighborhood.
Craigslist.org always a great place to find or get rid of bargains.
Swap-bot.com: Create your own swap spot or join others such as Art, Bath and Body, Fabric, Movies and Music.

Posted by Cindy Morus | Filed Under Recycling

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