How to Recycle Toner Cartridges Free
- 1). Sort toner cartridges by manufacturers. Look on the packaging, or call the manufacturer about a recycling program. Many of the programs are free and offer a prepaid shipping label.
- 2). Follow the instructions on the manufacturer's website if it offers free recycling. Type in your name and address on their recycling page for a free shipping label, which you can either print or have mailed to you.
- 3). Order a free shipping label from Recycling Place (see Resources) to recycle any toner cartridge for free. Click "Register" and enter your shipping information. You can't print directly from the site -- Recycle Place only mails the labels.
- 4). Place each toner in a separate plastic bag to prevent any toner from leaking during mailing. Put the toner either in a box or mailing envelope, depending on the size of the cartridge. Attach the shipping label and put it in the mail.
- 5). Drop off any cartridges without manufacturer programs at a store with a free recycling program. Alternately, if you have many cartridges and want to take them all to one place, take them to a store, though they may not be recycled quite as thoroughly. Staples, Office Depot and Dell all offer free recycling for toner cartridges.
