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The ink cartridges can be recylced and reused, often by charities who will sell them back to the manufacturer, raising funds in the process.  Many organisations will send you a freepost envelope to return the cartridge in.

Think about donating your old computer to one of the organisations below, and they will find it a new home rather than being sent to a landfill site, especially if it is still in working order and you are just updating your system.

Donate a PC - This is a free matchmaking service for individuals and organisations to donate un-needed hardware (.i.e computers, printers etc) to UK charities, non-profit organisations and educational establishments. It is primarily for those with only one ot two items to donate and /or who can not use a suitable recycling organisation

Jamie's Computer Club - This is a learning and training project run by Southampton homelessness charity. They collect computer equipment from households and organisations all over Hampshire, preventing it from going to land-fill. It is then refurbished by homeless and vulnerably-housed people, providing learning and training opportunities

Cartridges for charity UK  - You can send your old printer cartridges and mobile phones freepost to this company who recycle to raise money for good causes

collect4school - raising money for schools through collecting old ink cartridges

Computer Aid International - Registered charity that refurbishes IT equipment for reuse in schools and community organisations

Recycling Appeal - Printer cartridge and mobile phone recycling.