Only OEM cartridges are unfortunately accepted in most paying recycling programs. An OEM cartridge has never been recycled before and bears the name of the printer brand i.e. HP,
Lexmark, Dell etc. Cartridges that have variations of the words “remanufactured”, “compatible with”, “replaces…” or "manufactured from new and used parts" printed on the cartridge will not
be accepted by most programs. Some printer cartridge recyclers accept previously recycled cartridges. The compensation level is however low and only few cartridge models are accepted.
Check our lists of printer cartridge recyclers that accept these cartridges. Printer cartridges that are sent in for recycling needs to be in good condition to be accepted by the recycling
companies. Handle your printer cartridge with care and according to the specific instructions given from the recycling service. Be sure to check which cartridges are accepted before you send
them in. Recycling companies will only pay for cartridges they accept and some will also charge a penalty for cartridges that are not accepted. The following inspection criteria can be used
before you send in your cartridges. These are enforced by many recyclers and recycling programs offering cash for your cartridges. nkjet Ink Cartridges Make sure that the case is not broken
or have cracks The contact area should be firmly attached to the cartridge case The flex tape should not be broken and be firmly attached to the cartridge case
The nozzle plate should not have any holes or be broken
One of the key components of an ink cartridge is the nozzle plate / print head. Attached to it are resistors that heat the ink causing it to expand and shoot through the jets onto the paper. The
heating elements i.e. the transistors can burn out if you print with an empty ink tank. For this reason, most printers warn you when you are about to run low on ink. Stop printing when warned
and change to a new cartridge. Read more on correct ink cartridge handling.
Most Epson and many of Canons ink cartridges only consist of an ink tank making them non-accepted in paying recycling programs. All parts which normally are integrated into the ink
cartridge are in these brands inkjet printer models attached directly onto the printer. Laser Toner Cartridges
The casing should not have any cracks, missing parts, non-original screws or clips Shutter(s), sensor tabs and pins are present and in place Make sure that the cartridge is a original makers
cartridge (as stated in the top of the paragraph)
No components should be missing from the cartridge
Copier toner bottles and cartridge tubes are not accepted
Ribbon Cartridges These cartridges are not accepted by any paying recycling company. How much money will you earn?
Cartridge recycling is perfect for organizations that want to raise funds for a specific cause or for businesses and home owners that want to cut costs on printer cartridges.
Lexmark, Dell etc. Cartridges that have variations of the words “remanufactured”, “compatible with”, “replaces…” or "manufactured from new and used parts" printed on the cartridge will not
be accepted by most programs. Some printer cartridge recyclers accept previously recycled cartridges. The compensation level is however low and only few cartridge models are accepted.
Check our lists of printer cartridge recyclers that accept these cartridges. Printer cartridges that are sent in for recycling needs to be in good condition to be accepted by the recycling
companies. Handle your printer cartridge with care and according to the specific instructions given from the recycling service. Be sure to check which cartridges are accepted before you send
them in. Recycling companies will only pay for cartridges they accept and some will also charge a penalty for cartridges that are not accepted. The following inspection criteria can be used
before you send in your cartridges. These are enforced by many recyclers and recycling programs offering cash for your cartridges. nkjet Ink Cartridges Make sure that the case is not broken
or have cracks The contact area should be firmly attached to the cartridge case The flex tape should not be broken and be firmly attached to the cartridge case
The nozzle plate should not have any holes or be broken
One of the key components of an ink cartridge is the nozzle plate / print head. Attached to it are resistors that heat the ink causing it to expand and shoot through the jets onto the paper. The
heating elements i.e. the transistors can burn out if you print with an empty ink tank. For this reason, most printers warn you when you are about to run low on ink. Stop printing when warned
and change to a new cartridge. Read more on correct ink cartridge handling.
Most Epson and many of Canons ink cartridges only consist of an ink tank making them non-accepted in paying recycling programs. All parts which normally are integrated into the ink
cartridge are in these brands inkjet printer models attached directly onto the printer. Laser Toner Cartridges
The casing should not have any cracks, missing parts, non-original screws or clips Shutter(s), sensor tabs and pins are present and in place Make sure that the cartridge is a original makers
cartridge (as stated in the top of the paragraph)
No components should be missing from the cartridge
Copier toner bottles and cartridge tubes are not accepted
Ribbon Cartridges These cartridges are not accepted by any paying recycling company. How much money will you earn?
Cartridge recycling is perfect for organizations that want to raise funds for a specific cause or for businesses and home owners that want to cut costs on printer cartridges.
A printer cartridge can consist of varying amounts of recycled material. The environmental cost will be very different depending on
to which extent recycled materials are used in the production of the cartridge. We define recycled printer cartridges as cartridges
that are made from reworked waste or parts of old printer cartridges. The generic process used during printer cartridge recycling is
as follow: Upon arrival, cartridges are sorted based on model and condition and broken down into their main parts. Cartridges are
checked for damage and overall condition. Damaged and worn parts are replaced by fresh components. Cartridges are
reassembled and filled with new printer ink or toner. Cartridges are tested automatically for errors and then sealed in new
packages. Recycled cartridges are sold to offline and online supply shops marketing them as remanufactured cartridges. Recycling
concepts and terms are unfortunately often mixed up and used in the wrong way. Some of the most commonly used terms and
concepts are presented and explained below. Printer cartridges with the lowest environmental impact are presented first with the
rest following in a descending order Refilled cartridges Refilled cartridges are printer cartridges that have been refilled with new ink
or toner by printer cartridge owners or shops. Home owners can refill their cartridges by buying refill kits. When going for this
alternative, please be aware that worn or end of life-cycle components in your printer cartridge may need to be replaced. If not, the
printer might print with lower quality than expected. Follow the instructions provided in the refill kit carefully to avoid leakage and
handling errors when refilling your cartridge. Refilling the cartridge is often the only alternative for reuse of non branded cartridges
or previously recycled cartridges as most recycling companies do not accept these. Read more on which type of cartridges are
accepted. Refurbished / reused / remanufactured cartridges These types of cartridges are to a greater or lesser extent produced
from old printer cartridge parts that have been reused or repaired. All parts are examined, washed and tested individually to meet or
exceed the quality standards set up by the OEM cartridge manufacturer. Key parts affecting quality and performance of the printer
cartridge are replaced with new components while the cartridge case and non-wearing components are kept. It’s better to re-use
parts of old printer cartridges than to create new waste that ends up in landfills or incinerators. Less waste and energy are used in
the manufacturing of these cartridges compared with recycled cartridges thus making them a better purchase. Recycled cartridges
These cartridges are made from reworked waste. The energy cost for transportation, sorting and transformation is higher than for
the group above making this a slightly worse alternative to go with. We chose to group together recycled cartridges with
refurbished, reused and remanufactured cartridges in this article to make things more understandable. Thus, recycled printer
cartridges are according to our definition cartridges that are made from reworked waste or parts of old printer cartridges.
Approximately 20-30% of all sold printer cartridges worldwide are a recycled cartridge. Virgin cartridges These cartridges have the
worst impact on the environment. Virgin cartridges are produced from new raw materials which demand much energy during
production while creating new waste when they are empty. Example: An average toner cartridge, used in laser printers, faxes and
copiers is made of 40% plastic requiring up to 1 gallon (3.7 liters) of oil. The rest of the cartridge consists of 40% metal and smaller
amounts of rubber, paper, foam and toner.
to which extent recycled materials are used in the production of the cartridge. We define recycled printer cartridges as cartridges
that are made from reworked waste or parts of old printer cartridges. The generic process used during printer cartridge recycling is
as follow: Upon arrival, cartridges are sorted based on model and condition and broken down into their main parts. Cartridges are
checked for damage and overall condition. Damaged and worn parts are replaced by fresh components. Cartridges are
reassembled and filled with new printer ink or toner. Cartridges are tested automatically for errors and then sealed in new
packages. Recycled cartridges are sold to offline and online supply shops marketing them as remanufactured cartridges. Recycling
concepts and terms are unfortunately often mixed up and used in the wrong way. Some of the most commonly used terms and
concepts are presented and explained below. Printer cartridges with the lowest environmental impact are presented first with the
rest following in a descending order Refilled cartridges Refilled cartridges are printer cartridges that have been refilled with new ink
or toner by printer cartridge owners or shops. Home owners can refill their cartridges by buying refill kits. When going for this
alternative, please be aware that worn or end of life-cycle components in your printer cartridge may need to be replaced. If not, the
printer might print with lower quality than expected. Follow the instructions provided in the refill kit carefully to avoid leakage and
handling errors when refilling your cartridge. Refilling the cartridge is often the only alternative for reuse of non branded cartridges
or previously recycled cartridges as most recycling companies do not accept these. Read more on which type of cartridges are
accepted. Refurbished / reused / remanufactured cartridges These types of cartridges are to a greater or lesser extent produced
from old printer cartridge parts that have been reused or repaired. All parts are examined, washed and tested individually to meet or
exceed the quality standards set up by the OEM cartridge manufacturer. Key parts affecting quality and performance of the printer
cartridge are replaced with new components while the cartridge case and non-wearing components are kept. It’s better to re-use
parts of old printer cartridges than to create new waste that ends up in landfills or incinerators. Less waste and energy are used in
the manufacturing of these cartridges compared with recycled cartridges thus making them a better purchase. Recycled cartridges
These cartridges are made from reworked waste. The energy cost for transportation, sorting and transformation is higher than for
the group above making this a slightly worse alternative to go with. We chose to group together recycled cartridges with
refurbished, reused and remanufactured cartridges in this article to make things more understandable. Thus, recycled printer
cartridges are according to our definition cartridges that are made from reworked waste or parts of old printer cartridges.
Approximately 20-30% of all sold printer cartridges worldwide are a recycled cartridge. Virgin cartridges These cartridges have the
worst impact on the environment. Virgin cartridges are produced from new raw materials which demand much energy during
production while creating new waste when they are empty. Example: An average toner cartridge, used in laser printers, faxes and
copiers is made of 40% plastic requiring up to 1 gallon (3.7 liters) of oil. The rest of the cartridge consists of 40% metal and smaller
amounts of rubber, paper, foam and toner.
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HPI Technologies provides Premium Compatible cartridges. Premium compatible cartridges offer our clients the ability to reduce
operating expenses, while maintaining the same quality in supplies. In addition, our Premium Compatibles help to protect the
environment and the next generation, by conserving and recycling. All Premium Compatible cartridges sold by HPI Technologies are
guaranteed to perform to the OEM quality standards.
operating expenses, while maintaining the same quality in supplies. In addition, our Premium Compatibles help to protect the
environment and the next generation, by conserving and recycling. All Premium Compatible cartridges sold by HPI Technologies are
guaranteed to perform to the OEM quality standards.
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