You could be throwing away money if you toss your old tech in the trash — here's what to do instead

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The iPhone 6 when it was first launched.

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• Old gadgets you don't use anymore can be worth some money or trade in credit at a store.
• I never throw away old tech I don't use anymore in the trash because it's bad for the environment.
• If my old tech isn't worth anything, I donate it, or dispose of it properly at e-waste facilities.

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