Why should we dispose our old printers properly? If you do not, you may face legal consequences. A lot of electronic wastes contain toxic chemicals, and have to be handled carefully. Disposing old printers can also help us to save costs as donating printers to nonprofits can help you to earn tax reduction for your company. There are three main ways to dispose your company’s old printers. They are recycling, donating, selling and trading.
Donate
Old printers that are still functioning would be a waste to throw. Other people who are willing to use an old printer will benefit from your donation. You may donate your printer to a charity. Many organizations such as schools and nonprofits would gladly receive your printer. Alternatively, you may donate your printer to an electronics outreach. These programs gather electronics for those in need. You can also donate them to your manufacturer, where they collaborate with organizations that recycle and refurbish electronics.
Recycle
Many big retailers such as Best Buy have recycling bins where you can dispose of your old printers. Other than Best Buy, Target and Office Depot also have recycling bins for electronics. So, it should be quite convenient! There are many sponsored local events that encourage companies to dispose their old technology in a meaningful way. For example, some counties invest a day to collect old technology. Alternatively, you may visit an e-waste collection center. These e-waste collection centers should be dispersed around your city. Check out the city hall or your county website.
Sell Your Old Printers
If you want to earn some money, you can also choose to sell your old printers. There are a few avenues for you to do so. For example, you may go to Printers Jack, or online marketplaces like amazon. If you are not tech-savvy, you may also go to the nearest junk shop. These places are few and far between, so it may take some time before you can find the right place to sell your printers.
Trade
Many big-box retailers like Best-Buy allow companies to trade printers should they think of investing in now models. Depending on the company, the trade-in value differs. For example, Best Buy allows customers to save $30 to $50 on selected printers and scanners when recycling an old printer of a similar model.
Ways to Dismantle Your Printer
To ensure your safety, you need to remove the ink cartridges carefully so that you do not break any of the internal functions. Remove any added memory such as SD cards so that your privacy is safeguarded. You should also remove the printer from your computer settings. This is to ensure any printing action will automatically link to your computer.
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