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

badgerbuckets

Lots of interest in recycling... always a great idea, we waste so much by throwing it in the bin.... options:

1. Recycle for charity: try Guide Dogs for the Blind (https://www.guidedogs.org.uk)

2. Recycle your cartridges yourself - get them refilled for a lot less than the cost of new ones. I tried this service, and the results were EXCELLENT, prices to match too: https://www.cartridgeworld.co.uk

weatherwax_2

Can't see what use craigslist.org is. it's an American site.

HugoSP

weatherwax wrote:

Can't see what use craigslist.org is. it's an American site.

Look to the right hand side of the page and you'll see other countries and regions including the UK.

H

bendigedig

Sadly, our local library isn't interested

Paper/book banks were mentioned

KathrynPenguin

bendigedig wrote:

Sadly, our local library isn't interested

Paper/book banks were mentioned

I'm not surprised they weren't interested they are always selling off books, many of which are not old and tatty. Mum asked once and was told they sell off books that are not borrowed often. She could understand this as she has brought many books that are in great condidtion and had obviously not been heavily loaned. What she can't understand though is why they sell off a book for not being popular and a couple of months later - buy a new copy! Shes seen this several times now.

lustydog

RevOnline wrote:

Have you got some proof of that?

It seems wholly bizarre that I could sell 70 items for a penny each and the taxman would want to know about it. Obviously I'm not saying you're wrong, but I'd like to see something official saying so.

Hi again Eric,
sorry I've not replied before this.
I have no documentary proof of my statement as I heard it on the media.
However you may have difficulty convincing the taxman that you were selling hundreds of books at a penny each thus making a loss, If, as some people do you were selling at a penny and making money on the postage, the quantities of business could still come to light and you would have to justify this to the Revenue. If you can prove that all the books were your own, that may make a difference. However, books are notoriously difficult to sell and only certain types seem to make it. Great heavy Tomes on specialist subjects sometimes do well, but cost the earth in postage. I wish you well in your enterprize, i'm afraid I didn't have the staying power. Good luck
Lustydustydog

the-mad-one

pollyanne wrote:

For things you want rid of but too good to tip try freecycle.org for your local area - free to join - as you can also ask for things you need it is a wonderful exchange and prevents loads going into landfill each year - only criteria is that everything you offer or want must be free....win/win situation!

i just started using freecycle havent given anything away as yet but am clearing out. However, i just aquired a cycling machine for the nights i cant get to the gym, to keep me fit and get me back to full health (hopefully!)
Its a great idea tho you have to be quick everything goes fast! :rotfl:

schoolfundraiser

With children's books - those barely used reference books with the nice pictures or the fiction your kid wasn't into etc and never read - that you are itching to throw out but are still in really good condition try asking your local school if they want them.

They may use the local authority's school library service and don't have their own stock of course or have other reasons for not accepting donations but it is worth a try!!

The main thing is that they must be in at least nearly new condition because otherwise they don't stand up to the wear they will get and if they look scruffy or outdated kids don't borrow them!

Some secondary schools will accept adult books if they are fairly well written and not too violent or sexy. You have to think back to what you were reading at that age to see if it is suitable really.

carolynb_3

I think you are amazing and you should be very proud of your family. I do confess to drop off some worn out uniforms wouldnt put mine in and now will def. stop and think. Worked in a charity shop myself for a bit and saw a lot of rubbish. Left in the end as they (British Heart) sell off unsold items as rags for very little money per bag. Was gutted as thought they should reduce their prices. Told it wasnt company policy. Left in disgust. Anyway well done to you.

HugoSP

Recycle it for cash:

Freeads/classifieds
Car Boot Sales
E bay
Garage Sales
Friends
Work colleagues - I have bought and sold stacks from/to work colleagues in the past.

Recycle it to help others
Friends
Schools - Uniforms and the like
Work colleagues
Charity shops
Freecycle.org
Charity collection organisations.

H