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• To step
• Method 1 of 5: Give the device away
• Method 2 of 5: Sell the device
• Method 3 of 5: Take the device to a second-hand store
• Method 4 of 5: Return the device to the store
• Method 5 of 5: Dispose of the device
• Tips
• Warnings

So you have an electrical appliance that you have used for years, but that is now due for replacement? You have no idea what to do with it, but you know you don't want to throw it away. Then you have a number of options. Maybe it will help someone else and you can sell the device in one of the many online markets or just give it away so that you can still make someone happy with it and not have to contribute to the ever-growing mountain of waste from discarded equipment. In addition to online, there are always other points where you can dispose of old stuff, usually run by a charity, and finally there is always the option to return the device to the store so that they can take it further. If all options are not available, you can always take the thing to the recycling center, where it will be recycled, processed or incinerated. Read below to find out what is most suitable for your situation.

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Method 1 of 5: Give the device away

1. Decide whether you want to give or sell the device. If you want to get the most out of the device, you can try to sell it. If you don't feel like the hassle that can come with it, you might be able to make someone else happy with the thing. In both cases, the device will still have to work.
2. Check if the device is still working. It only makes sense to give or sell the device if it still works.
3. Give the device as a gift. If the device is still in very good condition, you can give it as a gift. In other cases, it may be something the person can benefit from and is therefore very happy with, no matter what state they are in (within reason, of course).
4. Make proof of transfer. To avoid forgetting what you did with the device after a while and mistakenly accusing someone of never returning the thing (because you're convinced you borrowed it), provide the device with proof of Handover.

Method 2 of 5: Sell the device

1. Decide if you want to sell the device. If you want to get the most out of the device, you can try to sell it. If you don't feel like the hassle that can come with it, you might be able to make someone else happy with the thing. In both cases, the device will still have to work.
2. Check if the device is still working. It only makes sense to sell the device if it still works. The recipient must still benefit from it. Since you are going to sell it, the condition of the device is also important. Check it for scratches and damage to determine the best possible price.
3. Set a price for the device. Check online what is required for similar devices and also pay attention to their condition and age.
4. Determine through which channel you are going to sell it. Place an ad in the local newspaper, or take a few photos and place an ad on an online sales site such as Marktplaats.nl, Speurders.nl, or Vinted (an app for selling clothing). Be aware that some sales sites charge a fee. Marktplaats, for example, charges for expensive items, such as cars.
5. Ask yourself in advance if you want the device to be picked up. It is important to keep in mind that the buyer may somehow get their hands on their device. If you don't feel like the hassle of packing and shipping a potentially large package, ask the buyer to have the device picked up. You are then limited to buyers in the region.

Method 3 of 5: Take the device to a second-hand store

1. Take your device to a second-hand store. If you want the device to get a second life with another owner, take it to a second-hand goods store near you. In many cases (part of) the proceeds go to charity. So not only do you make a future buyer happy with your device, but also more people benefit from it. In that regard, this is one of the better options, especially compared to just getting rid of a device.
2. Check if the device is still working. It only makes sense to take the device to a second-hand store if it still works. The store must still be able to sell it. In addition, the condition of the device is also important for the store to determine its marketability. Check it for scratches and damage to maximize the chances of the store accepting it.
3. Have the device picked up or take it yourself. Many such stores offer the option to pick up items, especially when it comes to larger appliances. You could bring small appliances yourself, which immediately gives you the opportunity to browse through all the other second-hand items in the store. Who knows what you will encounter!

Method 4 of 5: Return the device to the store

1. Return the device when purchasing a new model. If you have bought a new device, you can in many cases return your old device to that store. You do not have to pay a return fee for this, because that is generally included in the price of a new device when you purchase it.
2. Have the device picked up or take it away yourself. Many such stores offer the option to pick up items, especially when it comes to larger appliances. Small appliances you could bring yourself to return when you go to buy the new appliance.
   • The larger online stores also offer the possibility to return old devices. Check the website of the online store for the conditions. Pay close attention to hidden costs.

Method 5 of 5: Dispose of the device

1. Take your device to a recycling center or a return point. If you really do not know what to do with your old device and there is no possibility to take it to a party that can still do something with it, dispose of it correctly.
2. Take your device to a collection point near you. Many hardware stores and some supermarkets have the option of safely disposing of old appliances by acting as a collection point. By the way, you can hand in not only small electrical appliances here, but also old lamps and batteries, as well as chemical waste.
3. Take your device to the recycling center. Here you can hand in all kinds of white goods and other electrical appliances. Sometimes there are costs involved. Go to the website of the recycling center for more information. Collection of larger devices is also sometimes possible. If you are able to bring it yourself, it is usually cheaper.

Tips

• If you prefer to continue using the device, there are sometimes repair meetings in your area where people voluntarily and because they enjoy using it, use their knowledge to repair other people's devices. This is free (or done for a small fee), except of course for the possible costs of material.

Warnings

• Never throw appliances in the trash. There are more than enough solutions available to get rid of your old devices in a good and sometimes profitable way. If you want to throw it away, hand it in at a return point. There is always one near you.
• Never dispose of devices in nature. In addition to being a terrible burden on nature and completely unnecessary, it is also punishable and will result in a hefty fine if caught. There are more than enough solutions available to properly dispose of your old devices.