Cat_Jam148 Posted October 9, 2019 Posted October 9, 2019 (edited) Hi Guys, Just wondering how you deal with the disposal of waste toner? We used to have a company collect both waste toner and empty toner cartridges but they've started to refuse the waste toner now. Starting to get quite the collection of them! Thanks Edited October 9, 2019 by Cat_Jam148
Chaniel Posted October 9, 2019 Posted October 9, 2019 Find a different company? We get our waste toner collected alongside our empty toner cartridges for free. If they wouldn't take the waste toner and I couldn't find a replacement company, I'd get rid of it alongside any old IT equipment when we get our IT kit disposed of as long as they're getting a good haul of PCs/monitors etc. those companies will usually take it as well with no charge.
Cat_Jam148 Posted October 9, 2019 Author Posted October 9, 2019 Find a different company? Why didn't I think of that? Maybe I should've asked "What companies do you guys recommend?" I've already contacted a couple but had very little response.
Chaniel Posted October 9, 2019 Posted October 9, 2019 Haha, sorry couldn't help it! The companies I use are all local so I wouldn't be able to help if you're in the midlands I'm afraid. Depending on the manufacturer as well, they might run a collection program themselves. I know HP was when I had those and Canon supposedly does (although not for our printers!).
FishCustard Posted October 9, 2019 Posted October 9, 2019 We get a bin from Environmental Electronics (https://www.environmentalelectronics.co.uk/) - they accept empty toner carts and waste toner. 2
robyholmes Posted October 9, 2019 Posted October 9, 2019 We get a bin from Environmental Electronics (https://www.environmentalelectronics.co.uk/) - they accept empty toner carts and waste toner. Yep another vote for this lot here. They take anything. Our facilities staff love it as old lights & equipment can be put in too.
Andycat Posted October 9, 2019 Posted October 9, 2019 We get a bin from Environmental Electronics (https://www.environmentalelectronics.co.uk/) - they accept empty toner carts and waste toner. Us too... old tapes/server hard drives for free too...
bossman Posted October 9, 2019 Posted October 9, 2019 We get a bin from Environmental Electronics (https://www.environmentalelectronics.co.uk/) - they accept empty toner carts and waste toner. Well that's news to us as we engaged with their services nearly two years ago and they told us directly that they do not take waste toner cartridges or waste toner bottles!
klove15 Posted October 9, 2019 Posted October 9, 2019 Looking at their website there is no mention anywhere of waste toner cartridges or toner waste bottles being collected
StevieM Posted October 9, 2019 Posted October 9, 2019 We get a bin from Environmental Electronics (https://www.environmentalelectronics.co.uk/) - they accept empty toner carts and waste toner. Having a WEEE receptacle on-site is a great idea. What type/size do you use and how often do you have it collected? Well that's news to us as we engaged with their services nearly two years ago and they told us directly that they do not take waste toner cartridges or waste toner bottles! Did you ask them about toner, or was it a condition they specifically pointed out to you? Either way... shh...have you tried sneaking some in?
FishCustard Posted October 9, 2019 Posted October 9, 2019 Having a WEEE receptacle on-site is a great idea. What type/size do you use and how often do you have it collected? Did you ask them about toner, or was it a condition they specifically pointed out to you? Either way... shh...have you tried sneaking some in? A regular "Biffa" type bin, the large commercial bins, and we request a collection when full, which greatly depends!
bossman Posted October 9, 2019 Posted October 9, 2019 Did you ask them about toner, or was it a condition they specifically pointed out to you? Either way... shh...have you tried sneaking some in? We were specifically told no waste of any kind except electrical equipment! We did try to sneak waste toners and bottles in but we received an e-mail telling us to refrain from sending waste in future collections.
MrEprise Posted October 9, 2019 Posted October 9, 2019 The IT recyclers we use - Blackmore Ricotech - will also take toners in any condition. I'm not sure if they'll supply a bin or not (as we don't use them for toner recycling oddly) but their website does clearly state that they will take toners. 2
MatthewL Posted October 9, 2019 Posted October 9, 2019 Waste toner just does in the bin simple as, always done that.
Ditto Posted October 9, 2019 Posted October 9, 2019 Waste toner just does in the bin simple as, always done that. Without getting all environmental about it, please research and see if there is an alternative means of disposal.
TLARWise Posted October 10, 2019 Posted October 10, 2019 We use ECS The Greener Side, they specifically mention on their website that they take waste toner. 2
bossman Posted October 10, 2019 Posted October 10, 2019 We use ECS The Greener Side, they specifically mention on their website that they take waste toner. Are they free of charge?
FishCustard Posted October 10, 2019 Posted October 10, 2019 Did you ask them about toner, or was it a condition they specifically pointed out to you? I was told that they take empty toner, and asked the delivery guys about waste bottles and they said yes. 1
TLARWise Posted October 10, 2019 Posted October 10, 2019 Are they free of charge? Yes they are. They send you a flat pack cardboard box then once it is filled (at least 10 items) you seal it up and call them up and they arrange for a courier to collect it and they send over another box. 3
Cat_Jam148 Posted October 10, 2019 Author Posted October 10, 2019 We use ECS The Greener Side, they specifically mention on their website that they take waste toner. Looks like I'll give these a try. Thanks for the responses guys!
msi_school Posted October 10, 2019 Posted October 10, 2019 We have Kyocera MFDs and use their toner take back service kyocera.takeback.eu and have found it to be very easy to use. Kyocera send you a large cardboard box or boxes for toners and waste toners and when they are full Kyocera will arrange a courier to pick them up. Obviously this is only useful if you have Kyocera toners
Cat_Jam148 Posted October 11, 2019 Author Posted October 11, 2019 (edited) No luck with ECS The Greener Side - seems they are very particular, only taking in waste toner from photocopiers which have been supplied by their 'authorised dealers' Back to Google I go! Really want to avoid chucking them in the bin like our print supplier recommended. Edited October 11, 2019 by Cat_Jam148 1
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