How to Recycle Printer Ribbon (8 Steps)

1. Write down the name and model of all of your printers, copy machines and faxes for your own reference.
2. Collect all of your empty ribbon cartridges. Verify that they are plastic. Do not damage them in any way.
3. Contact Northwest Ribbon Recycling, Inc. (a part of Northwest Printing Strategies, Inc.) by phone at 1-800-648-5156 or by sending them an email to info@nwrr.com to get information about how to ship the cartridges or for any additional information you may need.
4. The company will mail you a prepaid label. You will be able to ship your cartridge(s) free of charge. For more information, visit the website (see Resources).
Program Option 2
1. Write down the name and model number of all of your printers, copy machines and faxes for your own reference.
2. Print out a Ribbon Recyclers' return label (or however many you need, several per page) and cut it out using scissors. Fill out the lines under 'From:' with your name and full address. Note that this is only the return label. See Resources for the label.
3. Place the cartridge(s) with the label attached in the mail to (according to Ribbon Recyclers):Ribbon Recyclers at Ribbon Recyclers, Inc.Denver, CO 80014-2223 - USAThey will return the cartridge(s) in 5-10 days so you can reuse it. Only 3% of the total number of cartridges Ribbon Recyclers receive are not recyclable; if this is the case, the cartridge(s) are returned, along with the reason why they cannot be recycled.
4. Call 1-800-477-3465 or email cs@recycleus.com with any questions. See Resources for the web address.