How to Recycle a Canon Inkjet Cartridge

Canon inkjet cartridges can be remanufactured many times.

Canon inkjet cartridges are made of plastic, and usually small metal components. They cannot be recycled in regular curbside recycling, but many recycling programs accept them. Canon has its own inkjet recycling program as part of its goal of creating zero landfill waste. You will have to pay shipping for Canon's program, so for free recycling you can choose a program with free shipping or take your cartridges to a computer supply store.

Things You'll Need

• Packaging materials
• Plastic bag

Instructions

1. Seal all inkjet cartridges in a plastic bag to prevent leaking in transit. Put them in a box or mailing envelope and mail them to:

   Canon Virginia, Inc.

   Attn: Ink Tank Recycling

   120 Enterprise Drive

   Newport News, VA 23603

2. Print a prepaid mailing label for free on Recycle Place. (See Resources.) Click "Register" and type in your name and address, either at home or work. Recycle Place will mail you a free shipping label within a few weeks. Package the inkjet cartridges, attach the label and drop it in the mail.

3. Take all Canon cartridges to drop off for free at any Staples or Office Depot store. It will recycle or re-manufacture as many components of the cartridges as possible. Dell also takes Canon ink cartridges, but may charge a small fee.

References

• Recycle Place

Resources

• Recycle Place