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Used toner cartridges from laser printers, ink jet printers, fax machines and copy machines can be recycled. Many office supply stores provide drop-off services for ink jet cartridges, and some recycling companies provide mail-in service. Used toner and toner cartridges may designate as hazardous waste depending on the formulation of the toner. Whether or not the toner is hazardous, the best management option is to use up the toner and to have the cartridges refilled or recycled (made into new cartridges). Some recyclers pay for empty cartridges. (Used cartridges can go into the garbage if they meet the criterion for 'empty' - that is, if they contain less than three percent of the original contents.)
The Green Works Reuse and Recycle pages list more companies that recycle or refill toner cartridges - www6.metrokc.gov/dnr/swd/Recycle/Recycle.asp
Companies that recycle or refill used cartridges:
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