Can you recycle printer ink and toner cartridges?

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Manufacturer freepost or charity take-back — not kerbside

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Ink and toner cartridges are refillable/remanufacturable and never belong in kerbside bins. Every major maker (HP Planet Partners, Canon, Epson, Brother) runs freepost take-back; charities like Recycle4Charity send freepost envelopes and donate per cartridge; some supermarkets and office shops have collection boxes. Laser toner powder shouldn't escape into general waste.

Tips

  • Order freepost return labels from the manufacturer's site
  • Charity schemes turn each cartridge into a donation

Which bin does it go in?

Manufacturer freepost or charity take-back — not kerbside

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✓ Checked against current UK guidance: 14 Jul 2026. Spot an error or an out-of-date rule?

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