How to Recycle Old Toner
Sooner or later, you will need to change the toner on your laser printer. When the print begins to fade and you need to add that new cartridge, what you do with the old cartridge is very important. Laser toner is recyclable, and it should be recycled rather than simply being thrown away. What's more, the chemicals used in the manufacture of toner are potentially hazardous, so depending on where you live, it might be illegal to simply throw it out with the trash. No matter how you look at it, recycling is the best option for used laser toner.
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Check the box that your new toner cartridge came in. Many toner manufacturers include a prepaid shipping label that allows customers to ship their used toner cartridges back for recycling.
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Contact your local office supply store to see if it has a toner recycling program in place. Many office supply stores, both chains and independent stores, accept used toner cartridges for recycling. Some libraries and non-profit agencies also accept used toner and use the money they make as a fundraiser.
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Log on to the website of the printer manufacturer to see if the organization has a toner recycling program. Most major printer manufacturers, including Dell and HP, have some sort of toner recycling program.
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Complete the requested information, including your name and address, and print the prepaid shipping label. Affix the shipping label to the box, seal it with packing tape and take it to the appropriate shipping center, i.e. UPS or FedEx.
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