As you strive towards having a greener, safer, and cleaner environment, you may be looking for ways to recycle as much as possible. Did you know that many common recyclable household items can also earn you a little extra cash on the side? Here are a few examples:
Metal cans:
Earnings vary depending on scrap metal prices, but recycled metal cans can generally fetch a few cents apiece. Collect a few dozen cans, and you could have yourself a nice little windfall.
Aluminium foil:
Aluminium foil is another valuable scrap metal. It doesn’t take up much space and can be easily stored until you have enough to sell.
Mini Transformers:
While not strictly recyclable, these little toys are made largely of metal and can be recycled at most toy recycling centres. If you’ve got a few dozen (or more) lying around, they could be worth a few bucks each.
Cookware:
Even if your cookware is in less-than-perfect condition, chances are there’s someone out there who would love to buy it. You could probably get a fair price for pots, pans, spatulas, knives, and other kitchen gadgets.
Copper Tubes and Wires:
If you’ve got some spare copper tubes or wires lying around, take them to a scrap metal yard and see if they’ll buy them. Copper is a valuable metal, and you could make a few bucks by recycling it.
Bicycles:
Bicycles have many metal parts that can be recycled, including the frame, gears, chain, and brakes. If your old bicycle is collecting dust in the garage, take it down to the recycling centre and trade it in for some extra cash.
Faucets:
Old faucets are made of brass, a valuable scrap metal. If you’ve got a few lying around, take them to the scrap yard and see if they’ll buy them. You could make a few bucks and help reduce the amount of brass in landfills.
There are many other recyclable household items that can earn you extra cash, so take a look around your house and see what you can find. By recycling these items, you’re not only helping the environment, but you’re also putting money in your pocket. So go green and make some cash at the same time!
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