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.

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 30 laser/toner cartridges of value, login and request a free collection.

Courier Bags

Our new courier bags are a great way to store your items. The bags are provided free of charge upon request. A minimum of 10 laserjet cartridges are required per bag and we can collect once you have reached the minimum of 20 lasers ( 2 bags). Please remove all internal packaging from the original box before placing the cartridge back in along with 2 or 3 more cartridges. The boxes can then be stacked in the courier bag. The bag must be sealed using the tie wrap provided. Please do not include toner bottles, ribbons, mobile phone chargers or damaged items in the bag. The battery must be included with any old mobile phone. Mobile phones and inkjet cartridges need to be placed in a seperate box within the bag and packed in protective packaging as these are delicate items. All courier collections are free of charge.

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 30 items of value for us to collect any bundles.

Freepost Bags
When using our freepost bags a minimum of 3 items are required (inkjet cartridges or mobile phones). 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 are permitted per cosignment to use the freepost bags. 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.

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 60 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.

Roll Cages

Certain users of laser and inkjet cartridges may have a much higher turn over of cartridges than others. If the quantity of cartridges you have for recycling is of a high demand and/or totals 100 to 300 cartridges, then we can easily collect your cartridges using roller cages, which help reduce your cost of waste disposal and help you meet your Duty of Care requirements.

Cartridges (without the box) should ideally be stacked in the cages then close the bottom door, pull the middle shelf down then fill the top half. For ease of identification, could we please ask you to label your cage with your address and contact details. Cages are not suitable for courier zones.

All our vehicles are equipped with tail lifts, and are licensed waste carriers, which will also conform to your Duty of Care requirements.

If you would like to deliver a consignment to our warehouse please phone 01234 391889 to arrange an appointment.

The types of product we accept and the prices we pay can vary on a monthly basis without notice. However, this document is reviewed regularly and the most current version with our latest prices can be downloaded and or printed from our web site. The price paid is the prevailing price on the day we receive your cartridges unless prior arrangements have been made.