Here Are 15 Things You Should Be Selling Online Instead of Throwing Away

Last updated Dec 29, 2022 | By Emma Clark
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You wouldn't take up some dollars and toss it in the garbage, would you? You might actually be performing a less noticeable variation of it every day. You have a fantastic opportunity to start selling items you would normally consider trash because craftspeople are recognized for creating wonders out of old items like soda can tabs, toilet paper rolls, and empty cans. One man's garbage is another man's treasure, as the saying goes!
 
1. Breaking Crayons

There are many entertaining uses for broken crayons. If you're not crafty, you could make $13 by selling 1.5 pounds at DonnasVintageLoft on Etsy. For the stash, other listings pay as much as $24!
 
2. Jars of empty candles
 
Because the labels on candle jars are sometimes difficult to remove, we frequently avoid using them again. However, there are some chemical-free methods that you could use to accomplish that and charge $6 or $24 for them (for larger sets).
 
3. Wine corks
 
Although we've already discussed selling unwanted wine corks and bottles, it's crucial to reiterate this simple way to earn some extra money. It's about time you put those corks to use as you presumably have a collection at home collecting dust.
 
4. Remote controls
 
There is generally someone who needs your old remote if you replace your TV or another device with a remote control. The operating things bring in between $7 and $25 for the sellers.
 
5. Carton Eggs
 
Consider selling styrofoam, cardboard, or plastic egg cartons for around a $1 each rather than tossing them away. A set of 140 would cost you $40 if you amassed enough of them.
 
6. Tobacco Can Tabs
 
Have you seen the jewelry makers who use these materials? Starting to collect them won't take up much room, but once you have enough, as many as 10,000 good soda can tabs will add an extra $35 to your pocket.
 
7. Rolls of toilet paper
 
A toilet paper or paper towel roll could be transformed into a fantastic snowflake or a child's toy. Rolls, which are popular among crafters, can be purchased for $6.50 or even $24.
 
8. Caps from bottles
 
You can see advertisements of people earning as much as $40 for a stack of 500 caps, both metal and plastic. If they haven't been dented by a bottle opener, they seem to be appreciated more highly.
 
9. Pine Cones
 
Pine cones can be used to create some lovely Christmas decorations, but you could also sell a bundle of 20 for an extra $12 if you wanted to. Even during the off-season, those are sold on Etsy, and the neatest, strangest-shaped, and somewhat larger ones are the most sought-after.
 
10. Jars of baby food
 
Getting part of the money back is always a good idea because baby food may be somewhat pricey. When you have enough to sell a few of them, offer them on Etsy and sell them for roughly $1 each jar.
 
11. Empty ink bottles
 
You could make a lot of money with these. These have been offered by sellers in groups, earning them up to $70 and $40 each! If your empty cartridge has ever been filled, be sure to mention that.
 
12. Recycled T-shirts
 
Old t-shirts are really just a waste of space, so cut them up into rags and sell them to people who will pay $12 to $25 for 25 pounds of worn cloth.
 
13. Old Awards
 
Some of us have a sentimental attachment to old trophies that we wouldn't sell for anything in the world. But think about putting an antique trophy up for sale on Etsy if you're willing to part with it. Some ads are selling for an eye-catching $42 or you may piece together individual sections for a few bucks each.
 
14. Defective Appliances
 
Instead of tossing yours away, practice environmental responsibility and sell it to those in need since some individuals are looking for specific parts to repair their appliances. For a thing you won't use any more, you may make up to $45! But be sure to be explicit about what you're selling because some customers want to purchase a certain model.
 
15. Boxes of unopened goods
 
People that have to sell their little used phones occasionally toss away the packaging, which lowers the price of their product. Just consider all the brand packaging you have and estimate their retail value at $15 to $35. That includes jewelry, designer toy boxes, and essentially anything that once held luxury goods.