How to Recycle LaserJet Toner

Recycling ink and toner cartridges is not as simple as throwing them in curbside recycling bins. Some retail stores such as Staples and Office Depot accept ink and toner cartridges for recycling. You can also find online businesses that accept cartridges through the mail for recycling, but they have limitations on the brands they will accept. HP makes recycling LaserJet cartridges easy by providing you with prepaid shipping labels to mail the used cartridges back to HP.

Recycling Through HP

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  Remove the prepaid shipping label from the inside of the cartridge box.

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  Remove the spent toner cartridge from the LaserJet printer.

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  Write your return address on the provided envelope or use the box that the replacement cartridge came in, depending on the size of the cartridge.

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  Insert the used toner cartridge into the envelope or box.

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  Attach the prepaid shipping label to the envelope or box.

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  Seal the envelope or box.

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  Take the completed envelope or box to a post office or to a UPS drop-off location for shipping.

Recycling at Staples

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  Remove the used toner cartridge from the LaserJet printer.

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  Place the toner cartridge in a plastic bag or put it into a box to prevent toner from soiling anything.

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  Take the toner cartridge to your local Staples store. You receive a Staples Reward of $2 for each cartridge you bring to a register for recycling. If you are not a Staples Rewards member, ask a cashier to sign you up for free.

Recycling at Office Depot

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  Remove the used toner cartridge from the LaserJet printer.

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  Place the cartridge in a plastic bag or put it into a box.

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  Take the toner cartridge to your local Office Depot. You receive a $2 Worklife Rewards credit for every cartridge you bring to a register for recycling. If you are not a Worklife Rewards member, ask a cashier to sign you up for free.