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Cartridges
Think before you print! Reducing the amount you print will save the
amount of ink you use, and therefore the number cartridges that you need.
Most toner and inkjet cartridges can be refilled at shops such as
Cartridge Recycled.com, Cartridge World,
Half Price Cartridges and Smart Cartridge.
For local contacts check the Yellow Pages or see W: www.yell.com under 'Computer Consumables'.
When buying a printer, choose one that uses cartridges that can easily be
refilled.
Toner Cartridges
Over two million toner cartridges are thrown away every year in the
UK. Most could be remanufactured or recycled, and could be used as
fund-raising opportunities for charities.
Green Agenda will pay you or the charity of your choice for each
suitable cartridge collected:
| T: | 0800 028 0656 |
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Green Source Solutions recycle and sell toner (and inkjet) cartridges:
| T: | 0845 310 0200 |
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Out of the Blue: See inkjet section for contacts.
Recycling Appeal recycle toner (and inkjet) cartridges to raise funds for charity:
| T: | 08451 30 20 10 |
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Inkjet cartridges
More than thirty million inkjet cartridges are dumped each year in the
UK (the same weight as eighteen blue whales!). Many charity shops
have collection facilities for used cartridges. Some of the contacts in the
above section also recycle inkjet cartridges.
Out of the Blue Arts and Education Trust: This independent charitable Edinburgh arts organisation accepts used
inkjet (and toner) cartridges for recycling. Cartridges accepted are HP, Canon,
Lexmark and Dell. Epson are NOT accepted. Each time an item is donated, the
charity will receive a cash donation that contributes to projects
involving and benefiting local people. Drop your cartridges into the
box in the cafe. Collection of larger quantities can be arranged.
Mobile phones are also collected.
| 36 Dalmeny Street | |
| Edinburgh | |
| EH6 8RG | |
| T: | 0131 555 7131 |
| W: | www.outoftheblue.org.uk |
Feed the Children: Request a freepost envelope by phoning or see the website for details:
| T: | 0845 130 2010 |
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Age UK recycle Hewlett Packard, Canon and Lexmark ink cartridges:
| T: | 0800 169 8787 |
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Recycling Appeal: Use the Freepost address to donate small quantities of inkjet cartridges (and mobile phones). Place in an envelope and clearly mark the charity you wish to support under the address. (Epsons not accepted):
| FREEPOST NAT 22768 | |
| Falkirk | |
| FK2 9EG | |
| T: | 08451 30 20 10 |
| W: | www.recyclingappeal.com |
The Recycling Factory: Sell your old inkjet cartridges and buy reconditioned cartridges:
| T: | 0800 091 0696 |
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Waste Innovations accept inkjet cartridges.
| T: | 0131 661 6615 |
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Woodland Trust: Use the Freepost address to donate small quantities of inkjet cartridges (and mobile phones).
| Woodland Trust | |
| FREEPOST | |
| ShP Solutions | |
| W: | www.woodlandtrust.org.uk |
Many supermarkets have pre-paid envelopes in which to send cartridges for recycling.
Epson cartridges can be taken to the following stores where they are collected for recycling:
Lothian Computer Systems:
| 6 Church Road | |
| North Berwick | |
| EH39 4AD | |
| T: | 01620 89 0333 |
| W: | www.lothiancomputersystems.com |
PC Clinic
| 59 Clerk Street | |
| Loanhead | |
| EH20 9RE | |
| T: | 0131 448 0055 |
For details about recycling Epson cartridges (inkjet and toner) see:
Introduction