Specialist disposal
How to recycle printer cartridges
Printer cartridges can go to a growing number of tips and some electrical shops. You can also post them free to schemes that give money to charity.
Freepost schemes
The Recycling Factory and Recycle4Charity take cartridges by freepost and donate to a charity you choose.
Charities and groups
Some charities and community groups collect cartridges to raise funds.
More tips now collect cartridges
Recycle Now says printer cartridges are increasingly collected at tips and selected high street electrical shops.
Key facts
- Binmap lists 44 places that say they take printer cartridges, including 36 tips.
Last updated: 15 October 2026
Written by Binmap using guidance from Recycle Now.
Advice from national bodies
What to do
- Put each cartridge in a bag so the ink does not leak.
Kinds of place that take it
- Specialist disposal points
More local guides
Other kinds of place
Schemes and collection services
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