Printer Cartridge Recycling

Printer Cartridge Recycling: buying and recycling ink cartridges in the UK

Printer Cartridge Recycling is a British company dedicated to collecting and recycling printer ink cartridges. Founded in 2000, it has over two decades of experience in the sector and presents itself as one of the UK's leading collectors of inkjet and toner cartridges. Its service consists of paying users for empty or surplus cartridges they send in, offering rates that the company itself describes as competitive.

What they buy and what they don't

The company accepts empty inkjet cartridges and also unused surplus inkjet cartridges, provided they are listed in the catalogue on its website. It also buys mobile phones and tablets. Among the brands accepted are Dell, Canon, Brother, Samsung, Lexmark, Neopost and HP, among others. The company clarifies that it does not accept empty toner cartridges.

How the service works

The process starts on the website: the user finds their cartridges using the search tool or the quick add feature, adds them to a basket and, when the total value reaches a minimum of £10, can complete the transaction. They then receive an email with the list of items and a link to the Royal Mail website to generate a prepaid Tracked 48 shipping label. The cartridges must be sent in a single box or padded envelope, properly sealed, with the shipping list included. Once received at the recycling centre, payment is made by bank transfer after processing, which the company states takes up to 21 days from receipt. For collections of 50 cartridges or more, it is possible to request a bulk collection without the need to list each item individually.

Prices and catalogue

The site shows a list of the ten most in-demand cartridges at any given time, with prices that vary depending on the model and its condition. As an example, the catalogue indicated payments of £3.50 for mobile phones, £2.25 for the empty Canon PG-595XL and £5.00 for the same model unused, or £2.00 for the empty Canon PG-540XL and £7.00 for the same unused. These rates correspond to the catalogue published at the time of analysis and may change.

Free collection throughout the UK

The company offers free collection throughout the British territory, including England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. It specifically mentions cities such as London, Manchester, Newcastle, Birmingham, Peterborough, Sheffield, Leeds, Leicester, Milton Keynes, Nottingham, Cambridge and Liverpool, among others.

Environmental commitment and donations

Printer Cartridge Recycling ensures that all cartridges received are recycled safely and correctly, with none ending up in landfill. The company works with UK recycling specialists to guarantee this process. In addition, users can donate the funds obtained to one of the charities supported by the company, or choose one through its cause selection page.

eBay shop and other services

The company maintains an eBay shop where it sells new surplus cartridges from brands such as HP, Brother, Canon and Epson, both inkjet and laser toner. The site also includes a frequently asked questions section with useful information about cartridges and the process, and offers the possibility to register as a member to save the basket and speed up future transactions.