Tampa, FL February 20, 2009 - Here are a few interesting facts about your printer ink:
• It takes a gallon of oil to make one inkjet cartridge.
• We throw away approximately 13 cartridges every second.
• You can make up to $5 for recycling a single print cartridge (with the right program).
The number of recycling companies that specialize in collecting cartridges (and often cell phones too) by mail, are increasing rapidly. Earth911’s listings for inkjet cartridges have grown by 11 percent since September 2008, with these mail-in programs contributing largely to their popularity and availability.
Cartridges are refilled or remanufactured and sold to customers at prices close to 50 percent cheaper than if they were purchased brand new. It’s a win-win for all involved as citizens give away waste at no cost - at the same time earning funds for charities of their choice. Since cartridges can only be refilled or remanufactured a certain number of times, unusable cartridges can be broken down and the metal and plastic they contain recovered and recycled.
Don't waste valuable materials or an opportunity to help a local organization in need. Support a cause close to your heart by recycling inkjet cartridges!
Mail Back Programs
Inkjet Cartridge Recycling Locations in Tampa
For more information about waste reductiom and recycling, contact the Department of Solid Waste & Environmental Program Managment at (813) 348-1111, or visit www.tampagov.net/solidwaste.
Adapted from an article by Trey Granger,
EARTH911
