INSTEAD of letting unused items gather dust, take them back to stores to get money off on something new.
We all know about recycling mobile phones, but nowadays you can also trade in old game consoles, sports gear, furniture and books.
Here are some of the best schemes . . .
ON YOUR MARKS: Sports store chain Decathlon has expanded its buy-back scheme and now, as well as bikes, you can return fitness equipment, racquets, kayaks, paddleboards and camping gear previously bought at their stores.
Just fill in a quick online form to get a quote.
Check out the Second Life section at decathlon.co.uk for a good deal on returned equipment.
TECH TURNAROUND: It’s easy to get money for your old phones, but did you know you can do similar with other tech too?
Currys gives you vouchers when you bring in old laptops, game consoles and smart watches.
Other retailers, like AO.com also offer money off in exchange for old items.
John Lewis has a similar service.
SWEDE REWARDS: You can take some Ikea furniture back to a store to get a refund card you can then use for something new.
Register the item online first to get an estimate of its value.
Returned furniture is sold in the Re-shop and Re-use section of Ikea’s website.
CLOTHES THREAD: Many high street stores take old clothes off your hands and give you a voucher in return.
They include H&M, Marks & Spencer if you have a Sparks Card, and John Lewis with a store loyalty card.
NEW LEAF: Online sites such as Ziffit give you money for old books, and so does WHSmith — through its BookCycle scheme, you register your old books via its website then take them to a participating store to get an eGift voucher emailed over to you.
Your old books will then be passed on for another reader to enjoy or will be recycled.
TIDY up with the Bromley tall hall unit from Dunelm – was £299, now £149.50
SAVE: £149.50
ENJOY any pasta or pizza dish at Bella Italia for £7.99, Monday to Thursday before 4pm (at selected branches – check before you dine).
SAVE: Up to £8.50
COOL off with a new deal on Mr Kipling Ice Cream at Morrisons.
In Cherry Bakewell, French Fancy and Viennese Whirl flavours, it’s £3.50 for a tub, or buy two for £5.
NEED some new summer sliders?
Slip your feet into these flat open-toe mules, above, £22.50 at Marks & Spencer, or wiggle your toes in Sainsbury’s Tu crossover mule sandals, below, £15.
SAVE: £7.50
BRINGING out the BBQ this weekend?
Save a third on selected items at Sainsbury’s with a Nectar card – including lamb and mint kebabs, down from £4.50 to £3.
IN Tesco, selected nappies are £5.50, down from £10, with a Clubcard.
This includes Pampers Baby Dry Pants essential pack size 5 (33 nappies).
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