We care about nature - we dispose of old cartridges and toners in an environmentally friendly way

On the one hand, we hear warnings about global warming accompanied by other adverse phenomena, and at the same time we are witnessing the boundless depletion of natural resources. On the other hand, we sometimes ignore questions concerning environmental protection or responsible waste management. However, if we do not want to leave our descendants a world of waste, we should finally reflect on ourselves and consider what concrete contribution each of us will make to a cleaner environment.

The fate of the blue planet is not indifferent to our company, and we truly care about nature. Therefore, we take back empty toner cartridges, which will be disposed of in accordance with the law on hazardous waste. For several years now, we have been trying to minimize "our" plastic footprint in this way, because the figures on discarded toner cartridges are truly alarming.

Organizations and activists are sounding the alarm

According to estimates by some environmental organizations, more than half a billion toner cartridges end up in municipal waste landfills every year. Some activists, however, claim that the real figures may be somewhat higher. Whatever the case may be, it will be entirely appropriate if we all approach environmental protection responsibly. This is all the more true when we realize that abandoned toners and cartridges will take several centuries to decompose. So where should your empty toner end up?

Toner definitely does not belong in the bin

This alternative way of getting rid of an empty toner may obviously be tempting for many people, but we firmly believe it does not apply to you. Toners and used cartridges are now also classified under the legislation of European countries as hazardous waste - which means they must not be disposed of in municipal waste. Why, however, would you ultimately throw an empty toner onto the rubbish heap of history when there are much more environmentally friendly and, let's say, more economically attractive options that can motivate you?

Let's start by refurbishing an empty toner cartridge

One interesting alternative is to send an original toner cartridge for refurbishment. This cartridge is then, after any necessary replacement of worn parts and refilling with toner powder, intended for normal printing again. Companies that specialize in refurbishing and renovating empty toner cartridges will offer you a certain amount of money for each cartridge. We would like to point out, however, that it must be an original toner cartridge. Of course, however, this does not mean that compatible toner cartridges will end up discarded somewhere in a landfill. In this case as well, it must be disposal that complies with the law.

Handing over an empty toner cartridge to the retailer or a recycling center

Another option is to hand over an empty cartridge, whether original or compatible, to a recycling center.

However, a problem may arise if there is no collection yard located near your residence. Traveling to more distant locations can mean a loss of time and unnecessary expenses, which is why we offer the option of sending empty cartridges to our CDRmarket e-shop.With us, you can be sure that disposal will be carried out fully in accordance with the requirements of the hazardous waste law.

Contact us

Regarding the sending of empty cartridges, we would like to ask you to consult the shipment in advance with one of our staff members. Within the email / telephone contact, you will уточнить the delivery address or arrange the possible handover of empty toner cartridges at the pickup point.