1. Return the empty ink or toner cartridge to its original packaging if available, or wrap it in a paper or plastic bag or other protective covering to prevent leakage of any leftover ink or toner.
2. Take the cartridge to a local recycling location or office supply store offering ink and toner cartridge recycling. Many retailers offer customers cash or credit for old cartridges. The Staples office supply chain, for example, gives customers enrolled in the Staples Rewards discount program $2 in Staples Rewards for each cartridge recycled.
3. Follow recycling facility or store staff instructions to return the old cartridge for recycling.
Recycling by Mail
1. Search online for an ink cartridge recycling program. Websites like InkGuides.com provide links to recycling programs and information about what kinds of cartridges each program accepts.
2. Sign up for an ink cartridge recycling program by visiting the program's website and following the sign-up instructions.
3. Return the empty ink or toner cartridge to its original packaging if available, or pack it securely in a box with bubble wrap, newspaper or packing peanuts.
4. Print a shipping label for your recycling program, tape it securely to the box and mail the cartridge.
Manufacturer Recycling
1. Return the empty ink or toner cartridge to its original packaging if available, or pack securely in a box with bubble wrap, newspaper or packing peanuts.
2. Visit the ink cartridge manufacturer's website and find its cartridge recycling program page.
3. Print a shipping label from the manufacturer website's cartridge recycling page. Tape the label securely to the box and mail.
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