Printers

If you have an older printer that uses ribbons, you may be able to re-ink them. If they can be rewound, you should be able to rewind the tape and apply re-inking to it and re-use.

Printer cartridges may be recycled. You can purchase either off-brand ink cartridges or use a refill kit. The refill kits shouldn’t be used more than a few times because it may harm your printer. You should check with your favorite computer go-to-person to be certain. Some stores, Staples and Office Depot, for example, offer drop boxes to put in your used cartridges to be recycled.

You might have a local small business near you that can refill them. They will test the cartridge to see if it’s possible and the cost is lower than buying brand new.