7 Ways to Make Cash Without Going to Work
With the cost of living sneaking higher and higher, it seems almost all of us are feeling the pinch. In addition to finding ways to save your hard-earned cash, making a little extra dough on the side can also help! And a bonus if it’s quick turnaround too, right?
We’ve put together 7 ways you can earn extra money – fast – that you may not have thought about:
1. Bottle and can recycling
Collect and redeem bottles and cans for a refund of 10 cents per container. This can be done at our participating recycling centres including Nu Container Recycling in Braeside or Carrum Downs.
2. Sell scrap metal
Look for discarded metal objects, such as old appliances, bicycles, or car parts. Then, find your nearest scrap yard or metal recycler to sell them to. You won’t believe how much you could get for some old copper or brass pieces. Tip: it also helps to phone around and ask how much the yards will pay for your metal, then go with the highest offer.
3. E-waste recycling
As technology advances, the need for electronic device recycling grows. Collecting old or broken electronics like smartphones, computers or laptops and selling them to recycling centres or companies that refurbish or recycle these materials can be a source of income.
4. Sell unwanted items
Dig through your possessions and consider selling items you no longer need or use. You can sell them online through platforms like eBay or Facebook Marketplace, or organise a garage sale. Alternatively, find out when and where the next boot sale in your area is and sell your wares out of your car boot.
5. Rent out your belongings
If you have items that are in demand, such as a camera, tools, recreational equipment, or luxury fashion items, consider renting them out through platforms like Facebook Marketplace.
6. Participate in paid online surveys
That’s right – you can actually get paid to complete online surveys for companies conducting market research. Make sure you sign up for reputable online survey websites that pay you for sharing your opinions or completing tasks and watch the dollars trickle in.
7. Offer your expertise
If you have a particular skill or knowledge, consider offering tutoring or consulting services either in-person or online. This could be done in areas like academics, technology, fitness, language learning, or business development. The world is your oyster, so get thinking!
So while it may seem that your job is your only steady source of income, thinking outside the box like recycling, hiring out your services or selling unwanted items can help bring in some extra quick cash to ease the financial burden.
To get started today – Go have a dig through your recycling bin for any containers marked with the 10c refund logo, and get down to Nu Container Recycling in Braeside or Carrum Downs to exchange for your cash!