Each year, American households and businesses consume and throw away over 243 million laser and inkjet printer cartridges.  These cartridges contribute over 200 million pounds of solid waste to our nation's landfills.  These cartridges are still valuable after use.  Over $550 million dollars worth of cartridges being thrown away each year! 

Look at any price lists for printer or copier cartridges, and one fact is readily apparent--you can save money by buying recycled products. But is cartridge recycling right for you? Ink and toner are not exactly cheap commodities, so this is a thought worth considering.