What Do I Do With Old Ink and Toner Cartridges?
To throw away or recycle...
that is the question? The majority of the public often are mistaken on the rights and wrongs of just how to handle used ink or toner cartridges.
I, myself, have often placed my used ink cartridge in the replacement box and set it aside with all good intentions of recycling.
But time gets away from me and before I know it I'm dusting said box a month later, and then eventually just tossing it in the trash can.
The smartest thing to do is make that effort to either mail it back to the manufacturer or go to your nearest office supply store.
Most of your suppliers should have a recycling program that you can send the empty cartridges to and possibly get a discount on future orders.
Some local office supply stores might also have recycling programs that you can drop them off at.
Here are a few other options as well:
But, could you make money in the sense that "some" office stores will give you a coupon for each future purchase of an inkjet or toner cartridge? Maybe.
A word of caution though; if you decide this is something worth pursuing.
Most customer service counters will put a date stamp on any returned ink and toner certificate or credit and, if that's the case, then you need to bring in a few at a time to make it worth your time.
So, when you recycle, not only is it the responsible thing to do, but it is also environment friendly.
The end result is that these used ink or toner cartridges will eventually be sold back to an ink and toner remanufacturer to be filled again and then resold.
This is a far better option than taking up space on someone's computer desk or shelf, or out in the landfill waiting to decompose - which would never happen.
At least not in our lifetime.
that is the question? The majority of the public often are mistaken on the rights and wrongs of just how to handle used ink or toner cartridges.
I, myself, have often placed my used ink cartridge in the replacement box and set it aside with all good intentions of recycling.
But time gets away from me and before I know it I'm dusting said box a month later, and then eventually just tossing it in the trash can.
The smartest thing to do is make that effort to either mail it back to the manufacturer or go to your nearest office supply store.
Most of your suppliers should have a recycling program that you can send the empty cartridges to and possibly get a discount on future orders.
Some local office supply stores might also have recycling programs that you can drop them off at.
Here are a few other options as well:
- Pet Smart - Your local Pet Smart will accept used ink and toner products and then turn them in for recycling profits which are used to help animals.
(my favorite method) - Local office supply stores - Large office supply chains like Office Depot, Office Max, and Staples have drop boxes for used ink and toner products for recycling.
But, could you make money in the sense that "some" office stores will give you a coupon for each future purchase of an inkjet or toner cartridge? Maybe.
A word of caution though; if you decide this is something worth pursuing.
Most customer service counters will put a date stamp on any returned ink and toner certificate or credit and, if that's the case, then you need to bring in a few at a time to make it worth your time.
So, when you recycle, not only is it the responsible thing to do, but it is also environment friendly.
The end result is that these used ink or toner cartridges will eventually be sold back to an ink and toner remanufacturer to be filled again and then resold.
This is a far better option than taking up space on someone's computer desk or shelf, or out in the landfill waiting to decompose - which would never happen.
At least not in our lifetime.
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