Feeling generous? Be a do-gooder and donate your gift cards to charity in celebration of Public Service Day.

Observed every year on June 23^rd, the United Nations’ Public Service Day celebrates the value and virtue of community service.

Plastic Jungle has partnered with nearly 90 organizations, both big and small. Whether it’s a world-renown association like the American Red Cross or your neighborhood high school, Junglers can choose to act globally or locally. Check out our Non-Profit Directory for the complete list.

Donating is easy! Here’s how:

1. Enter your gift card information in our Sell Your Gift Card form. Select the ”Donate to Charity” option under the Payout Choice.
2. Before you confirm your transaction, look for the blue and green ribbon to make a donation and select a nonprofit to support.
3. Print the FREE shipping label, and drop your gift card in the mail. Upon receipt, we will verify your card’s balance and process your donation. You will receive an email receipt for your kind tax-deductible contribution.

On the flip side, are YOU a non-profit that wants to benefit from our big-hearted Junglers? Participation in our fundraising program is FREE!

Getting started is easy! Here’s how:

Step 1: Please sign the Non-Profit Affiliate Agreement and return it back to us. You can scan and email it back or fax it to us at 408-608-2009.
Step 2: In addition to the contract we also need -

• Proof of 501©3 status
• A high resolution logo for the organization
• Your mission statement

Make a difference today and everyday. While Public Service Day is designated as June 23rd, you can donate gift cards all year long. What charity is near and dear to your heart? Tell us – we’d love to know. Maybe it’s the environment, hunger and poverty or disaster relief. Or perhaps it’s health and disease, children or the elderly. Plastic Jungle is pleased to help you connect with the organization of your choice.

“Be Good. Do Good.”

L.M. Heroux

No, I’m not talking about using gift cards to pry open the bathroom door your daughter locked from the inside. (In fact, I wouldn’t recommend that at all! Turns out they snap into pieces.)

Let’s say you’ve got a gift card in your hand that you know has a balance on it, but there’s no way you’ll be able to take advantage of it: it’s for a steakhouse and you’ve been vegan for ages; it’s to a store you’ve vowed to stay away from because you consistently overspend there; it’s a gas card, and you’ve just decided to reduce your carbon footprint by moving to the city and only take public transportation.

Whatever. Just bypass the procrastination and realize that you can easily, quickly, and securely get something for that gift card on Plastic Jungle, and I’ll tell you how.

Sell Gift Cards for Cash, Funds in your PayPal Account, or an Amazon.com Gift Card

1) Did someone mention CASH?
That’s right. You can sell gift cards with as little as $10 remaining on them (it doesn’t even have to be an even number, it can be what’s left over after you’ve made a purchase) for CASH. Plastic Jungle honors gift cards from over 400 stores, from Walmart to Tiffany to PETCO to Bass Pro Shops. Once your gift card is verified (by mail or online), Plastic Jungle issues your check or deposits money into your PayPal account, whatever you choose. (Then, don’t forget that you can purchase discounted gift cards to get a deal at another one of those 400+ stores!)

2) Exchange gift cards for Amazon.com Gift Cards.
And what doesn’t Amazon.com sell? From ebooks to grills to groceries, Amazon.com is among the best places to have a store credit. Plus, in this gift card exchange, you’ll receive more than what you’d get in a cash payout – 5% more!

3) Trade in gift cards for Facebook Credits.
We know how fun and addictive those games get. From Farmville and MafiaWars to Happy Aquarium and Zuma Blitz, you can trade your gift card for Facebook Credits using the Plastic Jungle Gift Card Exchange App on Facebook. Just be logged into Facebook and search Plastic Jungle. You’ll see our fan page (Like us!) and the Application page.  When you’re on the App page, you’ll need to allow pop-ups. Then you’re good to start trading.

4) Convert gift cards to GamePoints.
At GamePoints you’re able to exchange gift cards for a virtual currency you can use on hundreds of social games. Log in at GamePoints.com by creating a free account, or using your Facebook account.

5) DONATE gift cards to your favorite charity!
You’ll find that Gift Cards for Good through Plastic Jungle is a very safe, convenient and efficient way to get the balance left on your gift card to your favorite charity or nonprofit. Have your charity check in with Plastic Jungle (at PJ for Nonprofits) to make the process even easier.

So don’t let unused gift cards waste away in your sock drawer when you have all these great options… sell them to Plastic Jungle today!

Earlier today, the founders of Mercardi announced the decision to close down their marketplace.  We are completely delighted they have chosen to recommend and endorse Plastic Jungle as the best way for you to buy, sell, exchange, and donate gift cards online going forward.

Welcome Mercardi Buyers and Sellers!

At Plastic Jungle, savvy shoppers find savings on gift cards up to 30% off.  Use discounted gift cards like a coupon and save even more when you shop, dine, travel, and more.

For those who have found themselves with gift cards you cannot use, we’ll offer you top dollar (we pay up to 92% of your gift card’s unspent balance).

The PJ team is here for you!  You will continue to receive excellent service and free shipping when buying and selling gift cards.  And all transactions on PlasticJungle.com are guaranteed.

Please take a moment to learn more about buying gift cards on Plastic Jungle or visit our Seller Learning Center for more information.

If you have any questions about our services, please contact us, and our team will be happy to assist you.

If you have a large quantity of gift cards, please contact volumesellers@plasticjungle.com … we want to make it easy for bulk sellers to liquidate your gift card supply.

Welcome Mercardi Nonprofits!

Plastic Jungle is honored to help you tap into the $30 Billion unredeemed gift card economy.  We have a variety of fundraising solutions to offer donors a whole new way to support your organization, and it’s absolutely free to join our program.  Contact us at fundraising@plasticjungle.com to learn more.

Thank you in advance for your business!

We are so pleased to have been selected as the company to serve you and your ongoing gift card needs.  Please let us know how we can help you make the most of your gift cards, now or in the future.

The founder of Gift Card Buy Back, Gift Cards Again and Gift Card Donor recently announced the decision to pursue his dreams of working to support nonprofit initiatives. We wish him the best of luck in his new adventures. As the CEO of a company, I can relate to the difficult and important decision of leaving behind a valuable community. Which is why everyone at Plastic Jungle is humbled to be strongly endorsed by the Gift Card Buy Back, Gift Cards Again, and Gift Card Donor team.

Welcome Gift Card Buy Back Customers!

At Plastic Jungle, you will continue to receive excellent service and free shipping. All transactions on PlasticJungle.com are guaranteed, and we offer the best value for your gift cards (we pay up to 92% of your gift card’s unused balance).

Learn more about selling gift cards on Plastic Jungle.

If you have a large quantity of gift cards, please contact customerservice@plasticjungle.com … we want to make it easy for bulk sellers to liquidate your gift card supply.

Welcome Gift Cards Again Customers!

At Plastic Jungle, savvy shoppers find savings on gift cards up to 30% off.  Use discounted gift cards like a coupon and save even more at your favorite restaurants, retailers, and more.  We ship gift cards to you for free, and all transactions are guaranteed!

Learn more about buying gift cards on Plastic Jungle.  If you have any questions about our services, please contact customerservice@plasticjungle.com, and our team will be happy to assist you.

Welcome Gift Card Donor Customers and Nonprofits!

Plastic Jungle offers sellers the opportunity to turn gift cards into a donation for a charity of your choice (check out our nonprofit directory). Give part (or all) of a gift card’s cash-in value to an organization you want to support. A gift card donation can be a great way to contribute to a cause you care about, especially during these tough economic times.

Nonprofits, please contact us to learn more about fundraising on Plastic Jungle.

Thank you in advance for your business!

We feel incredibly lucky to have been selected as the company to serve you and your gift card needs, as they are a top priority for us. Please let us know how we can help you make the most of your gift cards, now or in the future.

By now, you’ve probably heard about the devastating 7.0 earthquake and subsequent aftershocks in Port au Prince (Haiti’s capital) Tuesday afternoon.  Apparently this was the worst earthquake in the region in more than 200 years.  And while there have been many reports of the extensive damage that has occurred, the death and injury toll has yet to be quantified. From what I’ve read, the fault that broke and slid causing the earthquake is similar to the San Andreas fault here in California, so we have a particularly strong sense of empathy for what must be going on in Haiti right now. Our thoughts go out to those impacted by this disaster!

People all over the world are rallying support… We want to help!  If you happen to have unwanted gift cards perhaps tucked in a drawer somewhere, now might be a good time to dig them out.  You can donate your cards to the relief efforts via the American Red Cross Santa Barbara County Chapter on their givezooks! campaign page here – http://sbredcross.givezooks.com/campaigns/aid-for-haiti.  Plastic Jungle turns those gift cards into much needed funding for the American Red Cross International Response Fund, which provides immediate relief and long-term support through supplies, technical assistance and other support to help those in need. And, for every gift card donated in January, we will send the nonprofit an extra 5% contribution (so they will receive an extra 5% on top of the card’s cash-in value).