RECYCLING CARTRIDGES

Used printer and fax toner cartridges should be returned to Central Stores for proper recycling. Recycling is good for the environment and beneficial to the University. Proceeds obtained from recycling printer and fax cartridges are used to offset the costs involved in recycling old University computers and other electronic equipment.

Central Stores will pick up used printer and fax toner cartridges on request. Requests must be made by 4:30 pm for next day pickup service.

Other than completing the online form for pickup, no paperwork is necessary. Simply insert your used printer or fax cartridge inside the box after removing your new cartridge and give it to the Central Stores driver. Please write RECYCLE on the outside of the box.

NOTE: Central Stores does NOT pick up copier toner cartridges. You need to contact the manufacturer of the copier toner to determine how to dispose of the cartridge. The manufacturer will tell you if you may recycle the toner and where to send it for recycling. However, if the manufacturer indicates that the copier toner is a hazardous material, then you should submit a request to Environmental Health and Safety for a Chemical Waste Pickup. Go to the Environmental Health and Safety website, http://www.ehs.uconn.edu/serv.html, and click on the link, "Services." Then click on the "Chemical Waste Pickup" form; complete and submit it to Environmental Health and Safety.