Printer Cartridges
What Should I Do With It?
Used in both home and business printers, plastic ink and toner cartridges cannot be recycled through most curbside collection programs. However, you can easily recycle them through various retail and manufacturer drop-off or mail-in initiatives. As an added bonus, many of these programs offer $1 to $2 back per cartridge in cash or store rewards, just keep in mind that they typically must be undamaged to qualify.
Before throwing this away, see if it can be fixed up, given to a friend, or donated to a local thrift shop. Keeping items in use is the best way to stop waste before it starts!
The recycling guidelines shown here are for general reference and educational purposes. Every city and town has different rules, sorting equipment, and recycling programs.
Please check your local town website or ask your local garbage collection program to make sure you are following your neighborhood's rules.