How to Dispose of Toner
All printers need some sort or ink or toner to print out documents. The majority of the time individuals will use the toner cartridge until it is empty, but sometimes something goes wrong. Occasionally, you may have a defective toner cartridge, which just doesn't work. Perhaps you purchased refill toner for your printer cartridge and you no longer need the extra toner. No matter the reason you need to get rid of toner, you can help protect our environment by disposing of your toner properly.
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Instructions
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Call your local waste removal company and ask if it disposes of toner. If it does, ask if there is any additional cost and whether it will pick up the toner or if you need to drop it off somewhere.
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Call all the home office supply stores in your area and ask if they accept toner for recycling. Often these stores have their own recycling programs and offer incentives for recycling.
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Log onto the internet from your home computer and go to the Earth 911 website to find a toner recycle facility near you (see link under References below).
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Log onto the Internet and go to the Planet Green website (see link in Resources) to learn how you can be paid cash for recycling your toner. Planet Green also has a cell phone recycling program.
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Tips & Warnings
Use caution when handling toner.
Disposing of toner in regular trash is hazardous to the environment, animals, and other humans.
Some areas fine individuals who inappropriately dispose of toner.
