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Anyone know of any good toner recycling programs?

Jan 16, 2013 5:52 PM

My office has decided to go with cheaper (crappier) toner. Even though I'm opposed to it, they went ahead and made the decision to help save money. The name-brand toner always came with a return label for recycling, the off-brand stuff doesn't. The direction I'm receiving from my superiors now is, "oh, just throw them away." Since I'm somewhat environmentally conscious, I know these things shouldn’t just sit in a landfill. So, can anybody recommend a good (free) recycling service?

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Staples, Office Max, Best Buy and local big-box retail/office/electronic stores have recycle programs. Have a large bin to put used toner in, then once a month, or week, or whichever, bring them to the closest local store. Maybe one on your route to and from work?

xarous xarous
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To add to @xarous' comment, the office stores typically have rewards programs where you get $2 credit for recycling each cartridge, up to a maximum of 10 a month. So get $20 in store credit by being responsible ... why not?

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I believe Staples and other office supply stores take toner in the same way they do ink recycling. Try there. Staples will also take old monitors/ computers, but I think you have to pay them to recycle those.

Staples will also give you a small credit per cartridge, so you can always use those to buy paper for the office or something.

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