One of the main advantages laser printers have over inkjet printers is the savings. Laser toner might cost more than printer ink, but it will last far longer, and the cost per page is therefore much lower. At some point, though, even the most reliable cartridges run out of juice, and when they do, you have a choice. Should you simply toss it or find a toner recycling program? Here are two of the biggest reasons to opt for the latter. 

Save Money 

We might live in an increasingly digitized world, but at the end of the day, most business is still done on paper. Therefore, both ink and toner are incredibly valuable, which means so are the cartridges that house them. These cartridges are so valuable that you can actually make money by recycling them. Reputable recycling programs will compensate customers for certain kinds of cartridges, which will reduce your total printing costs. Over time, these savings can add up to a sizable sum. 

Save the Environment 

Toner is comprised of plastic polymer dust, which is actually considered hazardous waste. That means when you simply toss empty cartridges—which still contain trace amounts of toner—in the trash, you are threatening the environment surrounding the landfill where that trash ends up. Additionally, manufacturing toner cartridges requires oil and produces carbon dioxide. Since they can be refilled up to 15 times, though, you can reduce your carbon footprint considerably by recycling them. 

If you're looking for a toner recycling program in New York that’s easy to use, turn to Alpha Laser Richmond Corp. Located in Staten Island, they provide computer and printer support for both individual and commercial clients in all five boroughs, as well as those in Long Island, Westchester, and Northern New Jersey. Services include network installation and maintenance, printer repair, and toner recycling. To get the latest list of cartridges they’re buying, reach out on their website or call (718) 317-1263.