If you’re like most people, you’ve got junk. Sure, you could sell that junk for cash, but here’s an even better option: drop it off at your favorite store and get a discount. Deal hunter Kyle James put together a list of popular retailers that will reward you for recycling your old stuff.


As James points out, a lot of places will allow you to drop off your unwanted stuff, but many also offer incentives to encourage you to do so. Here are a few on his list:

Auto Zone: Got an old car battery laying around in your garage somewhere? Throw that bad boy in a cardboard box and bring ‘er down to your local Auto Zone and score a $5 Auto Zone gift card for it. Best Buy: Best Buy has one of the better recycling programs that can definitely help you save money. For example, they’ll give you 10% off a new Samsung HDTV when you bring in and recycle a qualifying TV. They’ll also give you 15% off a HP Inkjet printer when you bring in ANY used printer to a Best Buy store for recycling. Madewell: The denim recycle program at Madewell is nothing to scoff at. Bring in your unwanted jeans to your local store and they’ll give you a coupon good for $20 off a new pair of jeans. Doesn’t matter what brand either as they turn the denim into insulation for homes. Fun fact: It takes between 500 and 1,000 pairs of jeans to insulate the average home.


Apple and Microsoft also have gadget recycling programs and will give you a store credit for any qualifying items. To see if your old tech qualifies, head to the respective links.

These are just a few on James’ list, too—head to his full post for even more stores.

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