Printer
Recycling

Printer Recycling London

Our printer recycling London service covers the collection of all quantities of printers and photocopying equipment, including large format printers, plotters, and scanners.

Printers and photocopiers record each document printed or photocopied in their memory, which could include sensitive data. When disposing of printers at the end of their working life, it is crucial to ensure that your disposal partner will erase or shred the electronic data on your asset to protect your company’s brand and confidential data.

Our printer recycling service also covers the collection of all spent toner and ink cartridges. In the UK alone, more than 30 million inkjet cartridges are disposed of per year. London Computer Recycling adheres to a stringent 0% landfill policy, ensuring that all spent ink and toner cartridges are recycled in an environmentally friendly manner.

Importance of Printer Recycling

Printer recycling London is an essential part of the WEEE recycling solution. Plastics, gases, and other similar products are used in the production of modern electronics, including printers. Lead is one example of harmful content used in electronics manufacturing, posing a significant threat to the health of anyone exposed to this element. Dumping e-waste into landfills can release harmful chemicals into the air, which can then be inhaled by those living near landfill sites, causing serious health risks. Printer and toner recycling helps reduce the environmental impact of e-waste and protect public health.

Inkjet vs. LaserJet Printers

Many people have switched to inkjet printers for home use. They work reasonably well for low-volume printing, but the cost of ink cartridges is very expensive compared to toner cartridges. Over time, you will spend more on ink than the cost of the printer itself. Overpriced ink cartridges are a significant profit center for printer manufacturers, who practically give away printers to secure your ink business.

Businesses, on the other hand, typically use mid-sized or large LaserJets because of their excellent build quality, allowing them to last 5 to 10 years. Toner cartridges for LaserJet printers can be a bit pricey, but you get far more prints compared to inkjet cartridges, and parts and maintenance kits are readily available. Overall, a quality LaserJet is a much greener printing solution than buying a cheaper inkjet printer that you'll need to replace every 2 or 3 years.