| Why Recycle Ink Cartridges: | | | | leaking out onto the outer packaging. |
| Many ink cartridges can be used several times | | | | 2. Remember that each cartridge is to be |
| over by going through a process of being | | | | remanufactured and resold so the casing needs to |
| “remanufactured”. This process consists | | | | be in perfect condition. To ensure no damage is |
| of cleaning, servicing, refilling, testing and | | | | incurred whilst in transit, place all the ink cartridges |
| repackaging used cartridges. By remanufacturing | | | | in a bubble bag or, for large quantities, use a box. |
| (also referred to as recycling), inkjet cartridge | | | | 3. Please complete the appropriate form |
| suppliers are able to provide a cheaper alternative | | | | which will usually be downloadable from the |
| product to an original cartridge, whilst at the same | | | | website of the remanufacturing company and |
| time limiting the number of cartridges which are | | | | include it in the package. Failure to include your |
| thrown away and put into “land fill | | | | details and details of the cartridges often results in |
| sites”. Many suppliers therefore run a | | | | the inability to process the empties. |
| collection program where they pay for empty | | | | 4. Once the remanufacturer has received the |
| used cartridges. In addition to helping save the | | | | cartridges, along with the required details, they |
| environment they also make a donation to charity | | | | then credit your account with their value and this |
| for each empty cartridge we collect. | | | | will then be deducted from your next purchase of |
| Financial Rewards: | | | | genuine or compatible inkjet cartridges. |
| Sourcing a reputable inkjet cartridge supplier can | | | | 5. If the cartridges sent are valued at more |
| even net you a reward. Some companies will give | | | | than £20, you can opt to have a direct transfer |
| you up to £4.00 for every suitable empty | | | | into your bank account as an alternative to being |
| cartridge which you send to be recycled. So | | | | given a credit which is excellent when raising |
| don’t throw your empty cartridges away - | | | | money for a club or charity. |
| send them to be recycled and turn them into | | | | How much do I get? |
| money as well as knowing you have done your | | | | The value of empty cartridges fluctuates from |
| bit to help save the planet!!! | | | | week to week so the pricing will change |
| How to Recycle Ink Cartridges: | | | | periodically. It is mostly the case that the prices |
| Collect as may empty ink cartridges as you can, | | | | you are paid will be the ones applicable on the day |
| from wherever you can. Ask your family, | | | | your cartridges are received and will be for |
| friends, and work colleagues to collect them for | | | | empty original cartridges (virgin cartridges). |
| you. Some people set up collection schemes | | | | Some recyclers and manufacturers will accept |
| simply to raise money for clubs or charities by | | | | non virgin cartridges which are those that have |
| making use of something which would normally be | | | | already been remanufactured. Please note, non |
| thrown away. This is a great idea to involve club | | | | virgin cartridges are usually only valued at around |
| and charity members. | | | | 10% of the virgin value. It is also important to |
| When sending empty cartridges to a specified | | | | check which brand and type of cartridges can be |
| company, the following guidelines are advisable: | | | | recycled by the company prior to being sent as |
| 1. Wrap each cartridge in paper (this can be | | | | those not on the list and not remanufactured into |
| old newspaper) and put it inside a plastic bag. | | | | compatible inkjet cartridges they will be thrown |
| This will minimize the possibility of surplus ink | | | | away and not be returned. |