The average person probably won’t have granite countertop scraps lying around. However, those who are manufacturers, contractors, or homeowners who have just done major kitchen renovations probably do. After doing a job in the kitchen, that leftover granite usually settles, gathering dust and taking up space. Homeowners probably have no idea what to do with this excess granite, and it’s likely going to end up in landfills somewhere. However, the fact is that those leftovers can work for you and make you money without having to spend any money at all. There’s no reason to let them sit anyway! Here are some things you can do with scrap granite countertops to make a little money.

create a new

If you’re relatively crafty, you can use those scraps to build something a bit smaller. Examples could include redoing your bathroom counters, perhaps using the bowl stone in an over-the-counter bathroom sink, building a coffee table or end table, or using them as accent stones in your garden. If you don’t need any of these things, you can build and sell them, which makes it a bit greener.

sell them

If you are not such a handyman, or do not have the time or knowledge to start a project like this, you always have the option of selling your granite countertop scraps. Contractors may be looking for just the part you have and you don’t even know it. There are websites available online specifically created for you to list your remains of all shapes, sizes and types at no cost. You just need a decent camera to take a picture and list them.

As you can see, there’s no reason for you to hoard landfills with gemstones – you can use them to create beautiful pieces that can earn you a little extra cash, or sell the remnants of your granite countertop at no cost to you. It’s an environmentally and financially friendly option that should certainly be considered if you have extra stone lying around. So make it work for you!