Currys is offering shoppers money if they recycle tech through their free scheme – but only for a limited time.
With the world becoming more tech-focused over the years, many of us will most likely have unwanted or unused kit lying around our homes taking up space. For those who are unsure of what to do with these items, Currys is offering a recycling scheme to free us from the burden.
On top of this, to bring an added incentive for Brits to recycle their unwanted tech, Currys is doubling down on their rewards for those who choose to take part in their cash-for-trash scheme. However, this reward boost is only on a limited time offer.
The electrical giant is offering shoppers £10 off towards a minimum spend of £50 when they hand over any tech with a battery or plug that they no longer have use for.
The original deal is half of this, with shoppers getting £5 off a minimum spend of £25. While this money reward can make a positive dent into your next purchase, shoppers only have until July 8 to take part in the doubled up deal.
Currys chief people, communications and sustainability officer Paula Coughlan said: “This limited-time promotion not only incentivises customers to recycle their old tech, but also helps tackle the growing e-waste crisis in the UK.
“We’re proud to be helping customers save, while making sure their unwanted tech is processed responsibly. It’s better for us, better for customers, and better for the planet to help keep tech in the hands of the people that need it for as long as possible.”
On top of this, customers who have higher value items also have the opportunity to access trade-in deals and get money off their upgraded purchase.
Shoppers who have tech lying around at home can go to Currys’ website and see if their device qualifies for a trade-in.
Devices that may be eligible include smartphones, laptops, tablets, watches and gaming consoles.
After putting in the brand and model of the device, as well as if it was used for personal or business use and the condition of the tech (working or faulty), customers will be given a free and instant estimated value.
Shoppers can also head into their local store for staff to give a valuation and let you know how much your device is worth.
From there, shoppers will receive their trade-in value which will be given to in-store customers in the form of an e-gift card.
Alternatively, those who conduct an online trade-in will receive the payment into their bank account within three to five working days.
Once in the hands of the Currys staff, they will bring a new lease of life to the old tech by wiping all the data left on the device and either reconditioning it, recycling it or using parts of the tech for repair.
Currys will also take in any device even if it wasn’t purchased at one of their stores. As long as the tech meets the list of requirements for their ‘get a valuation’ calculator, they are happy to allow shoppers to trade in any device with their service.
However, if the device is too faulty to meet the requirements, shoppers can still use the cash-for-trash service and get £10 off their next purchase.
