Did you know millions of empty toner cartridges are thrown in the trash and end up in landfills? Being friendly to our environment is something we take to heart. Read more about why you should recycle your toner cartridges.
Why Should I Recycle My Cartridges?
Approximately 70% of toner and ink cartridges used in homes and businesses are thrown away rather than recycled. The left over ink inside of your cartridge can seep out, polluting the environment. The ink is often toxic to plant and animal life in the area. By purchasing recycled cartridges we are conserving the natural resources used to make new cartridges as well as the energy used to create them.
How Do I Get Started?
Throughout communities across the country, there is a strong push to reduce our waste footprints. As such, there are places throughout communities where you can drop your cartridges off, for free, to have them properly disposed of or recycled. For more information and to learn where your closest recycling drop-off point is, visit earth911.com.