Turn Your Trash into Cash

At this time of year, many wallets are feeling a little light, and bank accounts are starting to look a bit more depleted than we’d like, what with the merriment and generosity of the holidays. That’s why it’s the perfect time to get savvy and start turning your trash into cash. Most of us have a few things lying around our property that we don’t need or use, and which we aren’t really keeping around for any reason. So, we’d be surprised to think that other people would pay us for it, but they just might.

With that in mind, here are some tips for turning your trash into cash:

Put it On eBay

If you have stuff that’s still in fairly good condition, but you just don’t want it for whatever reason, your best chance of making a decent amount of money for it is by putting it on eBay. This is actually very simple to do, and you’d be surprised how much that old prom dress or ancient computer game cartridge could fetch. Just make sure that you compare couriers before selling, so that your costings are more attractive and your costs are lower. As you can see from these Shiply reviews, using them might be your best bet because they allow you to take bids. This means you can get the best possible price.

Upcycle It

If you have even a modicum or artistic talent, then you could make money by recycling your trash and turning it into a treasure. Simply sanding down that old worn out bedside cabinet and covering it with an antique map and a new coat of paint or turning those useless copper pipes into a beautiful bespoke lamp could net you hundreds of dollars all for a few hours’ work.

Sell It for Scrap

If you have a lot of metal trash hanging around in your home, garage or even garden, then now is the perfect time to declutter it to make room for the new stuff you’ll hopefully be getting for Christmas, and make a little money to boost your bank account during the festive season. Depending on how much you have and what kind of metal it is, as you can see at The Balance, you could make as much as $1.09 per pound, which might not seem like much, but if you have a lot of metal trash, it all adds up.

Sell Your Receipts

If you thought selling your cooking oil was odd, I’m sure you’re completely baffled by this one, but you can actually make money by selling your shopping receipts via apps like Checkout 51. What could they possibly want with your old receipts? They use them for market research, and although you only earn a small amount for each receipt, it’s pretty easy to reach the $20 threshold for a nice little payout.

So, there you have it - it really is very possible to turn your trash into cash, and if you’re serious about saving money, it’s certainly something you’re going to want to do!