Have you seen the new iPod shuffle ? It's smaller than a house key and actually talks to you. Neat! Now what to do with the embarrassingly inarticulate model in your gym bag. You can't pawn it off on your kids — no self-respecting teen would be seen with something that old. You know tossing it is a terrible option. PCMag.com 's Electronics Recycling Superguide offers a ton of great ways to recycle, trade in, and even make money off of your old technology. The guide is pretty super, with more than  20 listed manufacturers , from Apple to Xerox, that will gladly take back

their old products to keep them out of the landfill — many with free shipping. Also check out the list of retailers to whom you can hand-deliver your goods and get the scoop on who waives the recycling fee ( Radio Shack ), who pays for your ink cartridges ( Staples ), and who won't accept products containing freon ( Best Buy ). Looking for a little something beyond the joy of recycling? A bunch of sites pay cash for your pre-owned gadgets, with some boasting an average payout of $115 . — Jordana Fyne

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The Electronics Recycling Superguide