Recycle your laptop for cash instead of throwing it away.
Recycle your laptop for cash instead of throwing it away or recycling it for free. States such as Oregon have environmental laws in place that make it illegal to throw away your laptop. If your laptop is in high demand, you can make a nice profit. Some companies will also buy older laptops and use them for raw materials. Before selling your laptop, set a price for it based on the laptop's market value using websites such as Used Price and Gadget Value.
Instructions
1. Erase your personal and confidential data from the laptop. Deleting data manually does not ensure that all of your personal data disappears. Use hard drive cleaning software or completely reinstall your operating system to guarantee that all data is erased. Insert your original installation CD into your laptop to reinstall your operating system, and keep your product key at hand.
2. Contact a company that sells refurbished laptops, such as Cash For Laptops, Cash Your Laptop or Jay Brokers. These companies provide you with a quote based on the fair market price of your laptop. Once you agree upon a payment price with a company, ship your laptop to them. Ask if the company provides shipping materials and covers the shipping cost. Once the company receives your laptop, they will send your cash.
3. Advertise your laptop with fliers that indicate it is for sale. Include a picture of the laptop along with other details, such as the operating system, installed software, RAM, cosmetic condition, and asking price. State whether or not the price listed is negotiable, and place your name and contact information on the fliers. Post your fliers in places where students congregate, like college campuses and libraries.
4. Recycle your laptop by selling it through websites such as eBay, Craigslist or the online classifieds of your local newspaper. Do not give the individual your laptop until you have received the full cash payment amount.
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