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What is done with the printer cartridges that are collected on campus?

April 26, 2017campus cartridges collected printer

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What is done with the printer cartridges that are collected on campus?

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All of the inkjet and toner printer cartridges are sorted into several types, and each type is sent to a different recycler in the lower 48 states. Postage is pre-paid by the recyclers, and some of the cartridges are worth $1 to $10 each. Whenever possible the cartridges are remanufactured (refilled and refurbished), otherwise they are broken down and recycled. The money generated from recycling printer cartridges is given back to the student body.