3 Companies Who Recycle Toner Cartridges

If you use a laser printer then you might well be wondering what to do with your toner cartridges once they've run dry. Simply throwing them away isn't a particularly eco-friendly choice - why not recycle them instead?

There are many companies in the UK who will be more than happy to take your empty inkjet cartridges, but toner cartridges are a little trickier. Since they're too big to fit in an envelope, you won't find many recycling services out there for laser users.

Still, there are some companies who can help, and we at City Ink Express have scoured the internet for them so you don't have to. Here are 3 companies who can recycle your used toner cartridges:

The Recycling Factory

www.therecyclingfactory.com

The Recycling Factory are based in Lincolnshire, and they accept some Brother and HP toner cartridges (there's a full list of accepted models on their website). These are recycled for the benefit of various charities, including the NSPCC and the British Heart Foundation.

How does it work?

They send you a box and collect your cartridge free of charge.

Empty Cartridge

www.emptycartridge.co.uk

With offices in Milton Keynes and Northern Ireland, Empty Cartridge are among the country's leading recyclers of ink and toner cartridges. You can even earn money by offloading your empties to these guys!

How does it work?

Empty Cartridge will collect free of charge, but only if you have at least 15 items of value. If you've been printing for many years and saving your empty cartridges, this might be a good way to get rid of them.

Takeback Ltd.

www.takeback.ltd.uk

According to the company's website, Takeback have been collecting ink and toner cartridges (as well as unwanted mobile phones) since way back in the early '90s. You can choose to sell your empty cartridges or donate them charitably.

How does it work?

You'll have to register an account on the Takeback website - once you've done that, you can arrange for collection and, if you choose to sell, select a method of payment.

Of course, if your toner cartridge is empty, you probably need a new one! Click here to see our comprehensive range of replacement toner cartridges.