How to dispose of Printer Cartridges & Toner

Steps

1. Check if your cartridge brand has a free mail-back recycling program.
2. Return to office supply stores — Staples, Office Depot offer rewards for recycling.
3. Best Buy accepts ink and toner cartridges for recycling.
4. Consider refilling cartridges at refill kiosks to save money and reduce waste.
5. Never throw toner cartridges in regular trash — toner powder is a lung irritant.

Most major cartridge manufacturers (HP, Canon, Epson, Brother) offer free mail-back recycling envelopes.

Donate unused cartridges to schools and nonprofits that participate in cartridge fundraising programs.