Ink cartridges
Expired ink cartridges do not go in your rubbish or recycling bin. They must be recycled by specialists within the industry.
Disposal options
- Drop off at all Officeworks and participating Australia Post, Harvey Norman, Good Guys and JB Hi-Fi retail outlets. Inkjet cartridges, toner cartridges and toner bottles are accepted. This includes cartridges used in printers, photocopiers and fax machines.
- If your school, workplace or business has more than three printer cartridges per month, arrange a free pick up service by registering for a Cartridges 4 Planet Ark workplace collection box.
- For commercial quantities, contact businesses who specialise in the recycling of such items:
- Cartridge World Ph: 1300 666122
- Close the Loop Ltd Ph: 03 9930 8600
- Toner Express Ph: 6239 1210
- Fuji Xerox Printers Ph: 1800 028 962
- Cartridge Factory Ph: 6262 4571
- Cartridges 4 Planet Ark Ph: 1300 733 712
Why?
Printer cartridges are made up of a complex mix of plastics, metal, inks and toners. Their production represents a significant investment in resources. When they are disposed of in landfill these resources are lost. When they are recovered they can be used to create new products.