Phoenix Direct Empty Ink Cartridge Recycling Scheme

NB We collect empty inkjet cartridges but not empty toners at the present time.

Why Recycle:

Many ink cartridges can be used several times over by going through a process of being “remanufactured”. This process consists of cleaning, servicing, refilling, testing and repackaging used cartridges. By remanufacturing (also referred to as recycling), we are able to provide a cheaper alternative product to an original cartridge, whilst at the same time limiting the number of cartridges which are thrown away and put into “land fill sites”. We therefore run a collection program where we pay for empty/used cartridges. In addition to helping save the environment we make a donation to charity for each empty cartridge we collect.

Financial Rewards:

Phoenix Direct will give you up to £4.00 for every suitable empty cartridge which you send to us to be recycled. So don’t throw them away - send them to us. We will turn them into money and you will have done your bit to help save the planet!!!

How:

Collect as many empty ink cartridges as you can, from wherever you can. Ask your family, friends, and work colleagues to collect them for you. Some people set up collection schemes simply to raise money for clubs or charities by making use of something which would normally be thrown away.

Once you have collected at least £5 worth of empty cartridges, send them to us by following the guidelines below:

• Please wrap each cartridge in paper (this can be old newspaper) and put it inside a plastic bag. This will minimize the possibility of surplus ink leaking out onto the outer packaging.
• Place all the ink cartridges in a ‘jiffy bag’ or, for large quantities, use a box.
• Please complete the form which you can download from this site and include it in the package. You need to fill in all your details and details of the cartridges you are sending to us or we will not be able to process your empties.
• Please post your package to us using our Freepost address:

• Once we have received the cartridges, along with the required details, we will credit your account with their value and this will then be deducted from your next purchase.
• If the cartridges are valued at more than £20, you can opt to have a direct transfer into your bank account as an alternative to being given a credit.

How much do I get?

The value of empty cartridges fluctuates from week to week so the prices on the website will change periodically. Please note that the prices you are paid will be the ones displayed on the website on the day your cartridges are received and will be for empty original cartridges (virgin cartridges). We will accept non virgin cartridges (those which have already been ‘remanufactured’) but they will only be valued at up to 10% of the virgin value. We will only pay for empty cartridges which are on our list and if you send in cartridges which are not on the list and not recyclable they will be thrown away – we will not return them to you.

Outside the UK:

Unfortunately due to the high costs involved with shipping we can only accept empty cartridges from within the UK. For further information please do not hesitate to contact us by email (empties@phoenixinkjet.co.uk) or by telephone (0870 4156666).