Never throw toiletries away – you can make easy money from empty bottles

A money-saving expert insists you should not throw away your empty toiletries as you could "make cash from your trash".

If you're running low on toothpaste, body lotion, shaving cream or mouthwash, it might be time to pick up a new bottle - but make sure you don't get rid of your existing one; you can recycle it and make money.

Money-savvy Jordan Cox - better known as Coupon Kid online - has explained how you can drop off your empty bottles at Boots and get vouchers in return to spend on new products.

The self-proclaimed "tightwad", who has 131,000 followers on Instagram and often appears on ITV's This Morning, said: "If you download the 'Recycle At Boots' app, you can scan in/take pictures of your empty bottles and toiletries.

"This includes make-up, toothpaste, mouthwash, hand soap bottles - the list is pretty long. You don't have to have bought them from Boots either!"

The bargain hunter added that, once you have got five accepted scans, you can take them all into a store and find a 'Recycle At Boots' drop box. On each one there’s a QR code that you can scan on your app and deposit your empties. Then you will receive a voucher on the app and get 500 Advantage Card points, worth £5, when you next spend £10 in store.

The coupon is valid for three days from your deposit, and must be shown with your £10 purchase to get the points. Jordan commented: "If you were going to shop in Boots anyway, or need to stock up on make-up or toiletries - it's basically free cash… and you're also recycling some harder to recycle items. Hope that helps you rack up some points and get some freebies!"

People rushed to comment on the video, applauding the tip. "That's cool and also good to recycle!," said one individual.

Another wrote: "Thank you for promoting this! I had no clue it was a thing but great for the environment and my wallet." "Love it when I can deal stack too," added a third.

Others pointed out that a similar service is also available at John Lewis stores. "You can do this at @johnlewis too," said one. "John Lewis is much easier," added another.

Have you tried it? Comment below.