What can I do with empty ink jet cartridges?

Question

I have several Epson and HP printer cartridges that are just taking up space in my desk.
I don't want to refill them. I buy new when my printer is low on ink.
Any ideas?

Answer 1

Check with organizations around like churches, community theaters, etc. Many of them collect empties and "recycle" them for $2-3 each. My church's children department raises a couple hundred dollars a month this way that is used to support children in an orphange school in Honduras. (A couple from our church runs the school). Do something good for someone - especially as it won't cost you anything.

Answer 2

good afternoon, our community worry-free college, is doing an ink cartridge marketing campaign, all you do is only take your used ink cartridges to Atkins worry-free college, and drop them off on the place of work. they're going to be recycled, plus our college earns funds for all previous cellphones and ink cartridges donated. i wish this facilitates you on your recycling challenge.

Answer 3

Go to the post office, they have prepaid envelopes to send the cartridges in for recycling.

Take them to Staples, you will get a credit towards your next ink purchase.

Answer 4

You can recycle them. In fact, some stores give you a couple bucks off your new ones when you bring in your empties. Check with your local Staples or a store like that.

Answer 5

I know HP takes them back for recycling. Epson probably does, too. Suggest you look at their websites for instructions on returning them. Or.......you might try taking them to a store like OfficeMax to see if they have a recycling program.

Answer 6

Take them to any office supply store to recycle them. or if someone is collecting used ink cartridges to recycle them give them to the person.

Answer 7

Get some super glue and you can make some interesting things.
Wall, robot, desk

Answer 8

take them to staples and you will get some$ on your new one