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Whether your business requires a lot of printing or only a few pages now and then, there will come a time-usually at the most inconvenient moment possible-when you will need to stop and replace your printer’s ink cartridge. What should you do with the old cartridge?
Well, before you toss it into the nearest trashcan, take a moment to think about these statistics. Over 13 cartridges are thrown into the trash every single second. They are made of plastics that will sit in landfills for thousands of years.
Instead of leaving a garbage problem that our children and their children will have to deal with, why not take a few extra minutes and recycle your used cartridges. You have several options available to you.
Online Companies
Depending on the brand you use, some online companies actually offer cash in exchange for toners and ink cartridges. While it’s unlikely you will get personally wealthy (unless you print reams of paper every day), these programs can be a great way to raise money for schools, class trips, sports teams, local hospitals, your nearest animal shelter and just about any other charity you can imagine.
Simply reach out to your friends, family and customers and ask them to donate their used cartridges to your business instead of throwing them away. When you have collected several cartridges, you can mail them in for cash.
This kind of charitable work can focus community attention on your business. Whether you’re selling handmade
A few words of warning: Make sure you are dealing with a reputable company. Check their rating with the Better Business Bureau and do a quick scan online to make sure thathe company is not associated with any complaints of scamming users.
Also, be careful to follow the company’s instructions to the letter. Some companies only take certain brands of ink cartridges, and others have specifications about the different sizes. If you send them a lot of products they can’t use and won’t pay for, you may raise far less money than you had hoped.
Office Supply Stores
OfficeMax, Office Depot and Staples all offer recycling programs. Not every program, however, accepts every brand of cartridge, so call your local store and ask about their guidelines before bringing the cartridges in.
Some stores reward you with bonus points that can be used for a purchase. Others give you a discount on replacement cartridges. Some cartridges can even be refilled, although refilled cartridges might not last as long or print as crisply as new ones.
Local Recycling Center
Use the phone book or a computer search to locate a recycling center in your community. Call them and ask if they accept empty ink cartridges and if there are any restrictions on brands and sizes. If they do not accept the ink cartridges you have, they will almost certainly be able to direct you to a place where you can recycle them.
The next time you’re tempted to throw away an ink cartridge and contribute to the ever-growing burden on landfills, stop and think about how to recycle it instead.
