How to Recycle Sharp Toner Cartridges
Sharp customers can recycle Sharp toner cartridges through Sharp’s Copier Toner Recycling Program. The program allows customers to return copier and fax toner cartridges as well as waste toner kits to Sharp in a single or bulk free shipment with pre-addressed FedEx shipping labels.
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Things You'll Need
- Cardboard box
- Plastic bags (optional)
- Clear box tape
- Printer
- Plastic label shipping pouches (optional)
Instructions
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Pack each Sharp toner cartridge individually in its original carton, individually or in bulk in plain cardboard boxes, or up to 10 cartridges in a Sharp bulk-shipping box. If you’re not using the original cartons including the original plastic bag packaging, enclose each cartridge completely in a plastic bag before packing to protect against toner spills during shipment. When finished, seal the cartons or boxes with clear box tape.
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Click the "Request Shipping Label" link in the Resources section. Fill out the Sharp online form on the Web page that opens, click the "Submit" button and then print a shipping label. Repeat the process to print labels for any additional shipments as needed.
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Affix a shipping label to each carton or box. Tape your label to the outside of the carton or box and then run tape over the face of the label to protect it from damage during shipment. Or place the label in a plastic label shipping pouch, remove the paper backing from the pouch and affix it to the outside of the carton or box. Repeat with any additional labels and boxes as needed.
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Go to the "Find FedEx Locations" website (see Resources) to locate your closest FedEx Office and FedEx World Service Center, FedEx Authorized Ship Center or self-service drop-off box location. Fill out the online form and then click the "Find Locations" button to get a location. If a FedEx driver regularly picks up shipments at your home or office, skip this step.
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Drop off your shipment or give your shipment to the FedEx driver during regular pickup.
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Tips & Warnings
To request a free bulk-shipping box from Sharp, click the "Sharp Toner Bulk Shipping Carton" link in the Resources section, fill out the online form and then click the "Submit" button. If you have over 10 toner cartridges to recycle, you should request more than one box in the “Quantity” drop-down menu before you click the “Submit” button.
If you can't find your toner cartridge model number in the "Select Model" drop-down menu, don't worry—skip the field. Sharp doesn't require the model number to print a label.
If you can't drop off your shipment at a FedEx location and a driver doesn't pick up at your home or office, email Sharp at SharpTonerRecycling@SharpUSA.com for assistance.
Always print a new label for each carton or box to prevent double shipping and tracking numbers.
Print a label within 10 days of shipment as FedEx labels expire.
Never ship drum cartridges or other items to Sharp for recycling as Sharp may charge you shipping and recycling costs for doing so. Instead, recycle drum cartridges through your local Sharp dealer and any other items via local charitable organization, business or municipal recycling programs.
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