5 Steps Recycling Your Phone for Cash

With cell phone recycling companies on the rise, this is a great way to make some extra cash for old phones that are packed away in the back of your drawer.

.Follow the steps below:

1. Prepare your cell phone for recycling by removing the SIM card, if your phone has one, and erasing your data from the phone (Don't worry about deleting phone numbers). Check the going rate for your cell phone on one of the websites that offers cash for cell phones. Such sites include Galleze.com, CellForCash.com, FlipSwap.com and Envirofone.com(see Resources). Just select your phone manufacturer and model. Ship your cell phone to the recycling company.
2.  Fully charge the phone. Check the International Mobile Equipment Identity number. Remove the back of the phone along with the battery. Companies use this number to identify the model of the phone you have.
3. Research various sites to see who will pay top dollar for your particular cell phone make and model. Popular and high paying sites include www.sellforcash.com and www.phoneiscash.com.
4. Search mobile phone resale websites or consider posting the phone on sites like eBay or Craigslist. Make sure the websites are legitimate and only accept safe payment methods.
5. When you find a buyer, arrange to get the phone to him. If he is local, agree to meet in a public place to exchange the phone. If you are shipping the phone, make sure the packaging protects the phone from damage. Do not forget to send the phone charger, manual and any accessories you agreed to sell the buyer.