The Cartridge Recycling Scheme

As part of its program to ensure compliance with existing and proposed Environmental legislation, Empty Cartridge Recycling Ltd has developed a system to safely collect empty laser toner from addresses throughout the UK.

In general we only purchase originally manufactured cartridges. There is no value for refilled cartridges, compatible cartridges or Epson cartridges (unless otherwise listed). Broken cartridges have no value so please ensure that your items are packed carefully prior to collection. We cannot collect Photocopier bottles/Ribbons/Tubes/Tanks.

Inkjet cartridges or mobile phones need to be kept separate due to damage or contamination then placed in a separate box with Acc no or name ready for collection when sending lasers back.

Collection Boxes

EmptyCartridge Recycling Ltd encourages you to re-use old boxes as you prepare your packages for collection. Empty laser cartridges should be placed in the plastic bag that the new cartridge was stored in and carefully placed in a larger box. When your collection reaches a minimum of 20 laser/toner cartridges of value PER COLLECTION login and request a free collection.

Bundles

Alternatively you can place 2 or 3 cartridges in the original box (minus the internal packaging) and when you have done that, place them together in bundles as shown. You must have a minimum of 20 items of value for us to collect any bundles.

Freepost Bags

When using our freepost bags for inkjet cartridges and mobile phones a minimum of 3 items are required (maximum of 10/12 items per bag). These can be provided free of charge upon request. If you are a school or charity click on the button above to see how they can help you raise funds. A maximum of 50 items or maximum of 2Kg including packaging are permitted per consignment can be sent via freepost. If your quantities are higher then you will be required to have a courier collect the items with them being ready for transit in a box. All courier collections are free of charge. Please do NOT send lasertoner cartridges, you Will be charged the postage and a handling fee.

If you have only have empty ink jet cartridges  / mobile phones for recycling, we have an alternative collection program for these items. This scheme does not involve the collection of laserjet cartridges. Please make us aware if this is the case and we will put you on to that specific scheme.

Pallet Collection

If you have a higher quantity of cartridges which totals 75 cartridges of value or more, then we can easily collect your cartridges on pallets, which help reduce your cost of waste disposal and help you meet your Duty of Care requirements.

Cartridges should ideally be stacked on the pallets two per original box and then the whole pallet shrink-wrapped to avoid any damage to the cartridges in transit. For ease of identification, could we please ask you to label your pallet with your address and contact details.