Trade in old power tools

Click to see full answer. Moreover, does Home Depot recycle power tools? It's time to 'Trade In, Trade Up' your power tools.

Now through October 27 th you can bring in your used or broken power drills to any of our stores and we'll dispose of them using our zero landfill tool recycling process — which ensures every piece of material is reprocessed for reuse.

One may also ask, what does Home Depot accept for recycling? Customers can drop off their rechargeable batteries in collection bins at Home Depot stores. The bins are then shipped to facilities where they are sorted and recycled.

Various metals are extracted and used to create new stainless steel products, including pots and pans, new batteries and even golf clubs. Contact your nearest power tool dealer or service center to see if it will recycle your tool for you. Some companies, including Bosch and Festool, allow consumers to drop off their old power tools at one of their dealers or service centers to be properly disassembled and recycled.

Some tool companies, such as Bosch, allow customers to drop off their old power tools at one of their dealers or service centers. These tools are then properly disassembled and taken to recycling centers. Consumers can bring in their old power drill to any Home Depot U. In addition, on Nov. How do I dispose of 9 volt batteries? To safely dispose of batteries with lithium or batteries of greater than 9 volts, put clear packing, masking or electrical tape on the batteries' terminals or sandwich the batteries between two layers of tape e.

What can I recycle at Lowes? At participating Lowe's store, customers can drop off expired, unbroken CFLs, any rechargeable battery up to 11 pounds and all used cell phones and plastic shopping bags.

We offer safe, convenient, and clean walk in locations to sell, trade, and purchase electronics. Selling Requirements.

To receive cash from a PayMore store, your must: Be 18 years of age, or older. Present us a physical and valid state or government photo ID. Tips for getting top dollar. Want to get even more cash, or trade credit for your power tools? Bring any batteries, chargers, cases, or accessories that came with your power tool. Remove any personal marks you may have made on the drills such as marker, or tags. Want to make it a quick visit?

Home Depot is looking to get consumers to stop trying to get by with their old power drills and holiday lighting by giving them an incentive to trade-in the old items for discounts on the brand spanking new stuff. The do-it-yourself chain is offering consumers 15 percent off the purchase of a new lithium-ion drill with the trade-in of an old tool.

LED lights use up to 80 percent less electricity than standard mini lights while lasting up to 10 times longer, according to Home Depot. The Christmas lighting deal is good from Nov. Do you see trade-in programs become more common in a wider variety of retail product categories and outlets? You must be logged in to post a comment. Great idea. When you think of upgrading or even passing on tools and toys—and I am sure there are other categories—what a great way to defer costs and upgrade to new and different in a convenient way.

Those of us that have held onto various products—either past their lifespan or usefulness—will now have incentive to BUY new. We learned from the summer initiative for trading in old gas guzzlers that pent up demand can be tapped, even in these economic circumstances.

It appears that Home Depot is trying to create the same emotional equilibrium for the consumer who wants new equipment or lighting, but has been willing to forsake buying because of the cost and limited justification for the purchase. If they tie in the program with energy savings, i. Heck, it would un-American not to trade up! Similar thinking for the LEDs. I believe that if they are successful with this promotion, then you will see them expand the concept; and others will follow.

Both these and other trade-in promotions are one way to provide that vital ingredient. It will probably stimulate some sales in those categories but so would any coupon promo.

Sounds like it may make more work for the sales staff at a time when hours have already been scaled back. This is a very good idea. It accomplishes two objectives. The first is that it reduces the price of the purchase without reducing the price of the item.

There is no price reduction to pass on to every drill sold. The second and more interesting is by taking the trade-in, they are removing the biggest barrier to the purchase. There is nothing wrong with it. More retailers should be encouraged to take up similar promotions. This is a good move for Home Depot. Helping consumers dispose of older tools that are not energy efficient and potentially harmful to the environment is a great idea. Earth-friendly programs are becoming more common and consumers are responding to these types of programs.