Need a new phone? You can bring any brand of old phone to Staples for recycling between Oct. 12 and Nov. 15—and receive $30 back. And yes, there is a catch: You must purchase a selected GE or RCA telephone through Staples to get the free recycling and $30, which comes in the form of Staples Rewards and which means more shopping at Staples.

The GE and RCA telephones available through the program are:

• GE 28871FE3—DECT 6.0 interference-free system with a corded base and two cordless handsets ($100).
• GE 28821FE3—DECT 6.0 interference-free cordless system with three handsets, digital answering system, and free one-touch access to GOOG-411 directory assistance ($100).
• RCA 25205RE1—two-line corded telephone with full duplex speakerphone and digital answering machine with two-way conversation record ($100).
• RCA 25250RE1—two-line DECT 6.0 cordless expandable business system with digital answering machine. ($150).
• RCA 25423RE1—four-line corded expandable business system with speakerphone and intercom ($100).
• RCA 25424RE1—same features as above with call waiting and caller ID ($130).
• RCA 25425RE1—Same features as above with auto-attendant, digital answering machine and two-way conversation record ($180).
• RCA H5401RE1—DECT 6.0 four-line accessory handset compatible with the three models above ($80).

The RCA 25425RE1 and RCA H5401RE1 are exclusively available at Staples.com. Customers can bring their older phones to a Staples location and receive $30 back in Staples Rewards with the purchase of these models on Staples.com.

About the Author:
Steven Castle - Contributing Writer

Steven Castle is a writer, editor, and humorist who recently completed Filthy Rich Things, a savage satire on our thirst for success and wealth. He is presently expanding his magazine work by writing more about alternative energy sources and green building.