How Most Inkjet Cartridge Recycling Program Works & Most Common Questions
By: Ian Thomason

Most inkjet cartridge recycling programs are very straight forward and easy to participate. You simply collect the cartridges - package and ship them to a recycling center – in most case at recycling centers expense -. Some recycling centers even pay you once they receive recycling cartridges with some value. So besides helping the environment, this way you might even make some extra spending money while doing something good.
Will You Be Paid for Recycling?
Not in all programs but in some recycling programs you do get paid depending on the condition of the cartridges received and their model number. In most recycling program Websites, you can find some type of recycling program pricing based on cartridge model numbers.
Is It Dangerous To Handle Used Printer Cartridges?
Even though they are messy in nature, handling of used cartridges does not pose threat to health, unless you do this every day in significant amounts and you don’t use any protection on your skin. So for an average recycler, generally there is no health issues to be concerned from. Still it is recommended that you don’t go about diving into used ink.
Where Do You Find Cartridges To Recycle?
With only 5% cartridges being recycled on average, there is more than 90% cartridges waiting to be recycled. Just between friends and family and an assumption of 1 cartridge per month, you do the math in how many you can start recycling right away.
What Happens Once I've Recycled My Inkjet Cartridges or Other Eligible Products?
The returned cartridges are reconditioned for future use or disposed of in a proper manner. If you have any questions, please contact the Recycling Center you will be working with

Remember each and every person counts. You can make a difference in the wellbeing of the environment and the preservation of future generations by simply making the effort and recycling toner, recycling inkjet cartridges and recycling cell phones.

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This article is prepared by Ian Thomason who is the operations manager and cartridge recycling program director at PrintCountry.com. A longer version of this article can be found at Recycling Printer Cartridges Helps Environment. Main idea and resources of this article is taken fromPrintCountry Recycle Printer Ink Cartridges.

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