Which brands of empty cartridges are currently accepted?

lily8656 · #1 (**permalink**) 04-21-2008, 08:20:10 PM

I have a Dell and a Lexmark printer in my home. I know the Lexmark one is accepted - is Dell accepted, or does it depend on the exact model number? I'm having a hard time even finding a comprehensive list anywhere. Am I overlooking something? Thanks!

aclowers · #2 (**permalink**) 04-21-2008, 11:37:56 PM

Qualifying ink cartridges for recycling thru Office Depot are HP, Dell & Lexmark.

"OD cannot recycle cartidges whose ink are in a plastic ink tank, as those are not cost effective(they would only be able to recycle the plastic tank). However if one of the other brands than the 3 are listed have actual print heads on them instead of ink tanks then they will accept them, if in doubt have your local mgr take a look at them". I was told by my source at OD that
HP, Dell & Lemark have a printhead on the cartridge, making them more cost effective to recycle. If you have another brand and the ink is not in a tank but in a printer head, then take it in and ask. He said the printer head cartridges they accept also have a tag on the cartridge that looks like a little barcode. HTH.

karabear · #3 (**permalink**) 06-18-2008, 09:39:55 PM

I didn't even know Office Depot reimbursed you for recycling cartridges. I'm going to need to start going there because I can't deal with the Staples complicated system now for it.

itengineer · #4 (**permalink**) 06-19-2008, 02:24:29 AM

Hey Thanks,

I've always wanted to know what to do with my pile of useless cartridges.

God Bless--

aclowers · #5 (**permalink**) 06-19-2008, 04:21:55 AM

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to both of you. We are happy to have you join us and look forward to helping each other.

twinmommyboyz · #6 (**permalink**) 06-20-2008, 02:21:11 AM

Thanks, now I'll be able to get an ink deal. I need ink now. I didn't know they reimbursed us for these.