The Great 'Recycle it for cash' Hunt. Make money from old stuff you don't want.

ormus

Smithills wrote: »

Hugo- you might be the man to deal with this. I'm just embarking on a whole house rewire (well, my electrician will be!). I will be keeping anything he strips out with copper in in- I've already got some defunct TV aerial cable to one side. What is the price differential between wire still coated with plastic, and pure copper wire- is it enough to get stripping?! You know what I mean!!;)

always strip the wire. covered copper wire brings a very small price.

MinniMe_2

Just a quick question - how do tesco know you are recycling your glass etc? to be able to give you points

hewhoisnotintheknow

MinniMe wrote: »

Just a quick question - how do tesco know you are recycling your glass etc? to be able to give you points

Some of the tescos have a big machine that you put your stuff in and swipe your card, i see children putting all sorts of things in them and swiping cards

Marishka

MinniMe wrote: »

Just a quick question - how do tesco know you are recycling your glass etc? to be able to give you points

Its all here
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=677775
It's great fun, they're rolling it out across the country eventually, and you find yourself casually picking up cans in the park and thinking another 1/4 point! Seriously, I got 120 points the other day and I'm sure at least 40 were from random wombling.

ScoobieGirl

Contains_Mild_Peril wrote: »

Does anyone know of anywhere that accepts Epson and Epson compatible inkjet cartridges for recycling? I don't know why, but all the inkjet cartridge recycling envelopes I've ever seen accept other major brands but can't recycle Epson cartridges.

At work we recycle all ours through Oxfam. They take Epson ones

Marishka

I've just noticed one of those places that does refills and they're advertising that they can now refill Epson. Does anyone know if this a development or a con?

bank_of_slate

If you cut a plastic carrier bag into inch wide strips and twist it into a 'string' you can knit with it!
You can make very strong carrier bags out of old carrier bags that last fo AGES!
http://www.pieandcoffee.org/2005/11/17/how-to-knit-a-plastic-bag/
...Linda xx

sandymama

We have recently replaced two of our central heating radiators. I had a look on the web but couldn't see anywhere that would pay for the old ones. Anybody know are they worth anything, or should I just take them to the local dump?

traceya89

Does anyone know where i will be able to recycle HP laser jet cartriges that i could possibly earn money on as i have about 10 that i have kept over a few years?

rwaite

Try www.inkcycle.co.uk. I've just looked and they will pay me £1 for my HP cartridge. Worth a look. xxx