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One Redditor found a treasure trove of phones, computers, and other gadgets in the e-waste bin.

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Tech enthusiast shares photos of stunning discovery in waste bin: 'It's unbelievable'

A gloved hand holds a round glass flask containing colorful liquid and plastic fragments.

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5 game-changing innovations that could transform plastic waste for good

A person hands another person a brown paper bag in a restaurant.

Business

Expert shares common mistakes that can ruin local recycling systems

A Best Buy store with a blue exterior and a large yellow sign on a sunny day, featuring customers near a car.

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Best Buy wants to pay you for your old and used tech — and some items are worth over $1,000

Several computer towers next to each other.

Tech

Tech enthusiast thrilled after rescuing functional treasure from waste: 'It's been a fun process'

Amazon packages for the company's trade-in program.

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Amazon will pay you in exchange for your old electronics

A childhood recycling habit has turned into a serious fundraiser for Stacie Edwards, who began collecting aluminum cans with husband Mike to fund the construction of a new wheelchair-accessible home.

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Family saves for new home for disabled sons by recycling thousands of aluminum cans

DICK'S Sporting Goods has launched a new initiative that can help families save hundreds of dollars.

Business

Dick's Sporting Goods will give you free products in exchange for your old equipment

One Costco shopper went viral after sharing how they made $23 within just 5 minutes using what could be considered a reserve vending machine.

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Woman shares her earnings after using Costco 'reverse vending machine'

Costco store.

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Costco will give you grocery money in exchange for your old electronics

Two sisters in Arizona are reshaping recycling and carrying on a family legacy.

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Sisters defy stereotypes to carry on family legacy with successful recycling business

It's a win-win for you and the environment.

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Drawers of old tangled cords are valuable — here's how to get rewarded