A few months ago, blogger Chris Whittome lamented over at Trade2Save the Planet that an incredible amount of consumer technology winds up being unused — to the point where it has no value — instead of being returned to the marketplace.
Fast forward, and now there’s a free, easy-to-use online trade-in system available in the contiguous 48 states. 
It’s run by Dell and partner Dealtree Services Inc.
Called Dell Exchange, the program allows you to turn in unwanted technology from a variety of manufacturers. In return, you’ll receive Dell gift cards. You can clear some desk space for new products while keeping your old stuff out of the landfill.
Click over to the Dell Exchange site for details, and check out a sampling of the initial news coverage from PC Magazine and Reuters.