Facts about Recycling Toner Cartridges

A toner cartridge weighs approximately 1.3 kg and are made up of 40% plastic, 40% metal, and 20% foam, paper, rubber, and toner. In contrast with regular ink cartridges, toner cartridges aren’t melted or changed to create new products, they are reconditioned and refilled. Up to 97% of the components of a toner cartridge can be recycled.

When the recycling of toner cartridges began, companies who remanufactured the product would use a method call ‘drill and fill’. This involved drilling a hole in the cartridge and refilling it, without regards to the condition of the cartridge. This led to ink leaks and damage to printers, giving recycled cartridges a bad reputation.

Today, recycled toner cartridges are generally as high quality as a new toner cartridge. When the cartridges are recycled, they are disassembled and inspected, with any worn or damaged parts being replaced. All parts are thoroughly cleaned and cartridges are filled with new toner before it is sealed and packaged for resale. Before purchasing a recycled printer cartridge make sure it is produced by a reliable company and meets the specifications of remanufactured cartridges.

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