Old ink cartridges for profit?

Question

Especially for anyone who's part of a company or corporation that goes through a lot of catridges and toner, what to do with the old ones? I've seen things advertising recycling or getting paid for them, like Office Max commercials, or some charities like Food for the Poor for instance, that recycles them and use the profits to support their own programs- (http://www.foodforthepoor.org/site/c.dnJGKNNsFmG/b.1074035/k.5B20/Recycling_For_The_Poor.htm). Is anybody familiar with any of these options, or know of any other beneficial solutions or things people do with empty cartridges, rather than tossing them into the garbage without thinking twice? It feels like a waste to throw them out when I see ways to, and organizations, that take advantage of what would otherwise be garbage.

Answer 1

As part a fundraising campaign our non profit organization collects certain ink and toner cartridges. Sorry, I don't know the name of the company but they pay us $2 & up + postage for each one we collect. Do not throw them away. Also there are companies that will refill your toner cartridges for quite a bit less than a new one. I've not had luck with refilling ink cartridges.
Check online. They should be there. Our organization found them there. If it isn't worth your time, please donate them to a worthy cause.

Answer 2

examine your interior of sight library, or faculties on your section to be sure in the event that they recycle ink cartridges for money for faculties/libraries/etc. i'm a instructor at a private college (a million-12) and we recycle used cartridges, and use the monies generated for college. Our interior of sight library has all started a recycling element to get additional money for brand spanking new books.