7 On Your Side gives tips on how to turn your trash into cash

Turning your trash into treasure is easier than you think. 7 On Your Side has got you covered with seven ways to turn your trash into cash. With your credit cards maxed out after summer vacations, it's hard to find money for back-to-school supplies. 7 On Your Side has got you covered with seven ways to turn your trash into cash. Turning your trash into treasure is easier than you think. There are probably one or two old phones sitting in the kitchen drawer you don't know what to do with. And it's not just tech, there's someone willing to pay you for what you may want to throw out, from used books to backpacks. Shelves of books collecting dust? Collect cash instead. There's a big market for used textbooks and hardcover novels. Consumer expert Andrea Woroch says, "there are so many different sites that will buy back your textbooks, giving you cash or maybe even trade-in credit to get new ones, and this is a great way to offset those costs. " BooksToCash and BooksRun are popular sites where you can sell, buy or rent. If you have a lot of books, Amazon has a program to start wheeling and dealing new and used novels and textbooks. Next, if you have old phones, iPads or laptops laying around - even with cracked screens - you can still cash in. "There are sites like BuyBackTronics, Gazelle - these sites will give you an instant quote based on your smartphone, the model, or any tech for that matter and then you'll get cash. It's not just those cellphone resale sites, it's direct - BestBuy, Amazon, Walmart - they will buy your old devices, they will allow you to trade those in for a discount. Just compare to figure out what's the better value," Woroch said. Vinted's pre-loved marketplace makes it safe and easy to sell used tech, clothes and accessories, plus home goods. The buyer pays the shipping fees and there's no seller fees on this secondhand marketplace. "Why not do that? We all have clothing we are not using and that could be cash towards those new school purchases," Woroch said. If your kid outgrew gaming like their clothes, GameStop has a buyback program for old gaming systems. The offer for a PlayStation 5 is $203 in cash or $290 in store credit. You can also turn in used video games, CDs, DVDs and Blu-Rays for cash on buy back sites like Loved Again Media.. Upload a photo. The sites take a listing fee, but you can get rid of that collection of bridesmaids dresses and buy pre-owned too. Do you have an issue with a company that you haven't been able to resolve? If so, 7 On Your Side wants to help you! Fill out the form below or email your questions, issues, or story ideas by filling out the form below or by emailing