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iPhone and iPod Recycling

Environmental and Green LivingOctober 28, 2011Written by Richard Cauldron536 views

Getting rid of an old iPod or iPhone has never been easier thanks to the many recycling sites that now exist. You can quickly sell your gadgets for recycling over the Internet.

When the iPod first came out it was a great moment for design and functionality of portable devices. For the first time people had access to an easy to use interface and a system that allow easy synchronising and buying of songs from Apple’s custom built iTunes library.

When the 2nd iPod came out, with all its new features, faster speed, slicker interface and more importantly an increase in the storage space, most people wanted the new one. Stuck with their old device they either needed to sell it or just live with it until they had the money.

That was many years ago but the problem of upgrading to the very latest iPod or iPhone release still exists. Most people want the latest version with all the buzz and hype that surrounds it. The only way most people can do this is by raising funds by selling the old one. They want to sell the old one anyway because the latest generation is so much better. Why keep two gadgets that do the same thing when one is inferior?

The ways of selling previous to recycling sites being available were either an auction site like eBay, classified listing such as Loot or Craigslist, or just selling to friends or colleagues, or even just kindly giving it away to loved ones; because you are kind like that.

There is an easier way! A far easier way than trying to get money out of people is to use a recycling site. You don’t need to wait long and you’ll know how much money to expect. It can be too inconvenient to set up and auction and a lot of use just don’t have the time. Try recycling instead.

You can recycle your old iPod or iPhone simply by typing in the model number. You are then given a quote. If you are happy with the amount then you can checkout and send your old device to them. Once they receive it and check everything is okay they will send payment straight into your bank, by Paypal or by cheque in as little as 24 hours.

Recycling sites even accept damaged, faulty or non-working devices as the parts inside are still valuable and can be re-used. This is especially good for the environment as it saves resources being mined from the earth which is a very carbon intensive process.

Even if your iPod is damaged beyond repair, disposing of it correctly by using a recycling site is the kindest thing you can do with it with regards to the well being of the planet. Do the right thing, get cash for your old device, quickly and conveniently by recycling it. Pave the way for the next generation of devices that you just have to have!

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