How to Recycle 2011’s Old Gadgets for Good Karma, Profit

It’s 2012. You just got a new laptop, smartphone, or TV for the holidays. Heck, maybe you received all three. But now your old gear is destined for a bookshelf or closet where it will just gather dust — or peg you as a compulsive hoarder.

If you don’t mind putting in a little bit of effort, you can get rid of last year’s gear (or even gadgets from a bygone decade) in an eco-friendly way. And you could even earn some cash in the process.