{"id":22958,"date":"2026-08-18T12:36:15","date_gmt":"2026-08-18T12:36:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.restore.co.uk\/datashred\/?p=22958"},"modified":"2026-08-18T12:38:48","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T12:38:48","slug":"how-printer-cartridge-recycling-cuts-office-waste-costs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.restore.co.uk\/datashred\/how-printer-cartridge-recycling-cuts-office-waste-costs\/","title":{"rendered":"How Printer Cartridge Recycling Cuts Office Waste Costs"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<section id=\"block--block_0d96c582af701fbb3e35083557af362c\" class=\"content-block \">\r\n\t<\/section>\r\n\n\n\r\n<section id=\"block--block_ff7235738ae4fa96f1192ff6e2b5bc19\" class=\"content-block \">\r\n\t<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Printer and ink cartridge recycling can help businesses control office waste costs by keeping used cartridges out of general waste, reducing residual waste volumes and creating a more efficient recycling process.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Most workplaces use a combination of laser printers and inkjet printers. Laser printers use toner cartridges, while inkjet printers use liquid ink cartridges. Both cartridge types contain plastics, metals and other materials that may be suitable for reuse or recovery.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Restore Datashred\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.restore.co.uk\/datashred\/recycle\/printer-cartridge-recycling\/\">printer and ink cartridge recycling service<\/a> provides dedicated collection boxes for offices, workplaces and print rooms. Once a box is full, it can be securely sealed and collected. The cartridges are then processed for reuse or broken down so that suitable materials can be recovered for recycling.<\/p>\n<p>For businesses operating across busy offices or using large numbers of printers, this provides a straightforward way to support business waste reduction and more sustainable office practices.<\/p>\n<\/section>\r\n\n\n\r\n<section id=\"block--block_25fe4ad10dc7af12a7f0d063c5aa1421\"\r\n\tclass=\"museum-sec image-text-block \"\r\n\tstyle=\"background: var(--white);\">\r\n\t<div class=\"container\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"row\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col-lg-6 order-0\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"text-lg-start text-center\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.restore.co.uk\/datashred\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/07\/Restore-Datashred-Print-Ink-Box-with-Printer.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"img-fluid img-main\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col-lg-6 order-1 order-lg-0\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"text-box\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>How does printer cartridge recycling reduce office waste costs?<\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Printer cartridge recycling can help reduce office waste costs by removing cartridges from general waste and giving businesses greater control over their office consumables.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">The main potential benefits include:<\/p>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>Reducing the volume of general waste<\/li>\n<li>Avoiding unnecessary or overflowing-bin collections<\/li>\n<li>Creating a consistent cartridge collection process<\/li>\n<li>Reducing internal handling and storage<\/li>\n<li>Recovering materials that might otherwise be discarded<\/li>\n<li>Improving waste and sustainability reporting<\/li>\n<li>Identifying opportunities to reduce cartridge consumption<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The greatest waste cost savings are usually achieved when cartridge recycling forms part of a wider office waste reduction programme.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\n\n\r\n<section id=\"block--block_acc39d51b3779a47f440470136c1de6b\"\r\n\tclass=\"museum-sec image-text-block \"\r\n\tstyle=\"background: var(--white);\">\r\n\t<div class=\"container\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"row\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col-lg-6 order-0\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"text-lg-start text-center\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.restore.co.uk\/datashred\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/AdobeStock_60295807-scaled-e1742899419694.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"img-fluid img-main\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col-lg-6 order-1 order-lg-0\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"text-box\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Why can used printer cartridges become a costly waste problem?<\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">One cartridge may not appear to create much waste. However, the total can grow quickly across a business with several printers, departments or locations.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Without a defined recycling process, empty cartridges may be:<\/p>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>Placed in general waste<\/li>\n<li>Mixed with paper, card or other recyclables<\/li>\n<li>Stored in cupboards and stockrooms<\/li>\n<li>Returned inconsistently by employees<\/li>\n<li>Replaced before they are completely empty<\/li>\n<li>Moved between locations for disposal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Cartridges placed in general waste take up space in bins that businesses pay to have collected. Those mixed with other recycling streams may cause contamination or require additional sorting.<\/p>\n<p>A dedicated cartridge recycling service replaces this inconsistent process with a clear and accessible collection route.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\n\n\r\n<section id=\"block--block_ba6c71f66d2428eed0f7c1504453ba16\"\r\n\tclass=\"museum-sec image-text-block \"\r\n\tstyle=\"background: var(--white);\">\r\n\t<div class=\"container\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"row\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col-lg-6 order-0\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"text-lg-start text-center\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.restore.co.uk\/datashred\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/AdobeStock_285406319-scaled-e1742899462895.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"img-fluid img-main\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col-lg-6 order-1 order-lg-0\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"text-box\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Which types of printer cartridges can businesses recycle?<\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Most offices generate two main types of cartridge waste:<\/p>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>Toner cartridges, used in laser printers<\/li>\n<li>Ink cartridges, used in inkjet printers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Both should be collected separately from ordinary workplace recycling.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Businesses may also use high-yield cartridges, which contain more ink or toner and can print more pages than standard cartridges. Where they are suitable for the printer and the organisation\u2019s requirements, high-yield cartridges may reduce replacement frequency and the overall number of empty cartridges produced.<\/p>\n<p>Businesses should confirm which cartridge types are accepted before using a recycling service.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\n\n\r\n<section id=\"block--block_c268c595e69d60d929c3c223253e5ecd\"\r\n\tclass=\"museum-sec image-text-block image-text-extended  \"\r\n\tstyle=\"background: #f8f8f8;\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"circles\">\r\n\t\t\t<svg width=\"326\" height=\"351\" viewBox=\"0 0 326 351\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<g opacity=\"0.05\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<circle cx=\"69\" cy=\"69\" r=\"59\" stroke=\"#077BB8\" stroke-width=\"20\" \/>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<circle cx=\"69\" cy=\"215\" r=\"59\" stroke=\"#077BB8\" stroke-width=\"20\" \/>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<circle cx=\"69\" cy=\"361\" r=\"59\" stroke=\"#077BB8\" stroke-width=\"20\" \/>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<circle cx=\"207\" cy=\"69\" r=\"59\" stroke=\"#077BB8\" stroke-width=\"20\" \/>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<circle cx=\"207\" cy=\"215\" r=\"59\" stroke=\"#077BB8\" stroke-width=\"20\" \/>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<circle cx=\"207\" cy=\"361\" r=\"59\" stroke=\"#077BB8\" stroke-width=\"20\" \/>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<circle cx=\"345\" cy=\"69\" r=\"59\" stroke=\"#077BB8\" stroke-width=\"20\" \/>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<circle cx=\"345\" cy=\"215\" r=\"59\" stroke=\"#077BB8\" stroke-width=\"20\" \/>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<circle cx=\"345\" cy=\"361\" r=\"59\" stroke=\"#077BB8\" stroke-width=\"20\" \/>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/g>\r\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\t<div class=\"container\">\r\n\r\n\t\t<div class=\"row\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col-lg-6 order-0\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"text-lg-start text-center\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.restore.co.uk\/datashred\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/07\/Restore-Datashred-Toner-Ink-Recycling-Box-.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"img-fluid img-main\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col-lg-6 order-1 order-lg-0\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"text-box\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>How does Restore Datashred\u2019s printer cartridge recycling service work?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Restore Datashred provides a straightforward four-step service for businesses:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Order your recycling boxes<\/li>\n<li>Receive dedicated toner and ink cartridge collection boxes for your workplace.<\/li>\n<li>Fill the boxes<br \/>\nPlace empty cartridges inside as they are used.<\/li>\n<li>Close and seal securely<\/li>\n<li>Seal each box once it is full and ready for collection.<\/li>\n<li>Arrange collection<\/li>\n<li>Restore Datashred collects the boxes and manages the recycling process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"nav-link btn-default\" href=\"https:\/\/www.restore.co.uk\/datashred\/recycle\/printer-cartridge-recycling\/\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Learn more about Restore Datashred\u2019s printer and ink cartridge recycling service.<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/section>\n\n\r\n<section id=\"block--block_aa82eef05b177c9c5820e0391699b3bf\" class=\"content-block \">\r\n\t<h2>What happens to printer cartridges after collection?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Once collected by Restore Datashred, toner and ink cartridges are responsibly processed.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Depending on their condition and suitability, cartridges are either:<\/p>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>Processed for reuse; or<\/li>\n<li>Broken down so that suitable materials can be recovered for recycling.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">The Environment Agency confirms that waste toner and ink cartridges may be sorted, cleaned, dismantled or refilled for reuse through an appropriately controlled treatment process.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/waste-exemption-t16-treating-waste-toner-and-ink-cartridges\">Read the Environment Agency\u2019s guidance on treating toner and ink cartridges for reuse<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This approach helps businesses move cartridge waste away from general disposal and towards reuse and material recovery.<\/p>\n<h2>Can printer cartridges go in an office recycling bin?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Printer cartridges should not normally be placed in standard office recycling bins.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">They contain a mixture of components and may retain small quantities of ink or toner. This means they require a dedicated take-back or specialist recycling route rather than being mixed with paper, card, plastic bottles, cans or other common workplace recyclables.<\/p>\n<p>A clearly labelled collection box helps employees use the correct waste stream and reduces the risk of cartridges contaminating other recycling containers.<\/p>\n<h2>Are printer cartridges covered by England\u2019s Simpler Recycling rules?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><strong>England\u2019s Simpler Recycling rules<\/strong> require workplaces to separate specified recyclable materials from non-recyclable waste.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">For most workplaces, the rules came into force on 31 March 2025. Micro-firms with fewer than ten full-time-equivalent employees have until 31 March 2027.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">The core workplace waste streams covered by the rules include:<\/p>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>Paper and card<\/li>\n<li>Plastic<\/li>\n<li>Metal<\/li>\n<li>Glass<\/li>\n<li>Food waste<\/li>\n<li>Non-recyclable waste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Printer cartridges are a specialist waste stream rather than one of the standard materials listed for routine workplace separation. Cartridge recycling does not provide complete Simpler Recycling compliance by itself, but it can support a broader and more structured business recycling programme.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Businesses can learn more from the official <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/simpler-recycling-workplace-recycling-in-england\">GOV.UK workplace recycling guidance<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Restore Datashred also provides wider <a href=\"https:\/\/www.restore.co.uk\/datashred\/recycle\/\">commercial recycling and waste management services<\/a> covering paper, cardboard, dry mixed recyclables, food waste and other business waste streams.<\/p>\n<h2>What waste responsibilities do businesses have?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Businesses have a duty of care for the waste they produce.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Before transferring waste, a business should check that the person or organisation receiving it is authorised to do so. Waste should also be described accurately and handled in a way that prevents harm to people or the environment.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">The official <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/waste-duty-of-care-code-of-practice\/waste-duty-of-care-code-of-practice\">GOV.UK waste duty of care code of practice<\/a> explains these responsibilities in more detail.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">For non-hazardous business waste moved from a site, a waste transfer note or another document containing the same required information may be needed. Businesses should generally retain these records for two years.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/dispose-business-commercial-waste\/waste-transfer-notes\">Read the GOV.UK guidance on business waste transfer notes<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The requirements may vary depending on the cartridge, its contents and the location of the business. Organisations should confirm the correct classification and collection arrangements with their waste provider.<\/p>\n<h2>How can a business calculate potential waste cost savings?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">The financial benefit of cartridge recycling depends on cartridge volumes and existing waste collection arrangements.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Businesses should review:<\/p>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>How many cartridges are purchased<\/li>\n<li>How many empty cartridges are produced<\/li>\n<li>The size and frequency of general waste collections<\/li>\n<li>Overflow or additional collection charges<\/li>\n<li>Internal handling and storage time<\/li>\n<li>Cartridge recycling service costs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\r\n\n\n\r\n<section id=\"block--block_f16d8d163bc450e536aaa24f79c5f608\"\r\n    class=\"inform-sec faq-accordion-block office-list-block \">\r\n    <div class=\"container\">    <div class=\"row\">\r\n        <div class=\"col-md-12\">\r\n            <div class=\"text-box\">\r\n                <h2 class=\"faq-title\">Printer cartridge recycling FAQs<\/h2>\r\n                <div class=\"accordion\" id=\"faq-list-accordion\">\r\n                                                                                                                                                            <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"accordion-body-background\">\r\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\r\n                                            src=\"https:\/\/www.restore.co.uk\/datashred\/wp-content\/themes\/understrap-child\/images\/faq-back.png\"\r\n                                            alt=\"\" \/>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                    <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"heading-6a884b017ef11\">\r\n                                        <button class=\"accordion-button \" type=\"button\"\r\n                                            data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse-6a884b017ef11\"\r\n                                            aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-6a884b017ef11\">\r\n                                            <span><\/span> Can toner and ink cartridges be recycled?                                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"drop-arrow\"\r\n                                                src=\"https:\/\/www.restore.co.uk\/datashred\/wp-content\/themes\/understrap-child\/images\/drop-arrow.svg\"\r\n                                                alt=\"\" \/>\r\n                                        <\/button>\r\n                                    <\/h2>\r\n\r\n                                    <div id=\"collapse-6a884b017ef11\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\"\r\n                                        aria-labelledby=\"heading-6a884b017ef11\"\r\n                                        data-bs-parent=\"#faq-list-accordion\">\r\n\r\n                                        <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n                                            <p>Yes. Empty toner and ink cartridges can be collected through a dedicated recycling service. Depending on their condition, they may be reused or broken down for material recovery.<\/p>\n                                        <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                                                                                                                                                <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"accordion-body-background\">\r\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\r\n                                            src=\"https:\/\/www.restore.co.uk\/datashred\/wp-content\/themes\/understrap-child\/images\/faq-back.png\"\r\n                                            alt=\"\" \/>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                    <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"heading-6a884b017ef9a\">\r\n                                        <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\"\r\n                                            data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse-6a884b017ef9a\"\r\n                                            aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-6a884b017ef9a\">\r\n                                            <span><\/span> Who collects empty printer cartridges from businesses?                                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"drop-arrow\"\r\n                                                src=\"https:\/\/www.restore.co.uk\/datashred\/wp-content\/themes\/understrap-child\/images\/drop-arrow.svg\"\r\n                                                alt=\"\" \/>\r\n                                        <\/button>\r\n                                    <\/h2>\r\n\r\n                                    <div id=\"collapse-6a884b017ef9a\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\"\r\n                                        aria-labelledby=\"heading-6a884b017ef9a\"\r\n                                        data-bs-parent=\"#faq-list-accordion\">\r\n\r\n                                        <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n                                            <p>Restore Datashred provides dedicated cartridge collection boxes for businesses. Once a box is full and securely sealed, a collection can be arranged.<\/p>\n                                        <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                                                                                                                                                <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"accordion-body-background\">\r\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\r\n                                            src=\"https:\/\/www.restore.co.uk\/datashred\/wp-content\/themes\/understrap-child\/images\/faq-back.png\"\r\n                                            alt=\"\" \/>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                    <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"heading-6a884b017efd1\">\r\n                                        <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\"\r\n                                            data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse-6a884b017efd1\"\r\n                                            aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-6a884b017efd1\">\r\n                                            <span><\/span> How many cartridges fit in a Restore Datashred box?                                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"drop-arrow\"\r\n                                                src=\"https:\/\/www.restore.co.uk\/datashred\/wp-content\/themes\/understrap-child\/images\/drop-arrow.svg\"\r\n                                                alt=\"\" \/>\r\n                                        <\/button>\r\n                                    <\/h2>\r\n\r\n                                    <div id=\"collapse-6a884b017efd1\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\"\r\n                                        aria-labelledby=\"heading-6a884b017efd1\"\r\n                                        data-bs-parent=\"#faq-list-accordion\">\r\n\r\n                                        <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n                                            <p>Each box holds approximately ten empty toner and ink cartridges. The exact number will depend on their size.<\/p>\n                                        <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                                                                                                                                                <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"accordion-body-background\">\r\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\r\n                                            src=\"https:\/\/www.restore.co.uk\/datashred\/wp-content\/themes\/understrap-child\/images\/faq-back.png\"\r\n                                            alt=\"\" \/>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                    <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"heading-6a884b017effe\">\r\n                                        <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\"\r\n                                            data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse-6a884b017effe\"\r\n                                            aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-6a884b017effe\">\r\n                                            <span><\/span> What size is the cartridge recycling box?                                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"drop-arrow\"\r\n                                                src=\"https:\/\/www.restore.co.uk\/datashred\/wp-content\/themes\/understrap-child\/images\/drop-arrow.svg\"\r\n                                                alt=\"\" \/>\r\n                                        <\/button>\r\n                                    <\/h2>\r\n\r\n                                    <div id=\"collapse-6a884b017effe\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\"\r\n                                        aria-labelledby=\"heading-6a884b017effe\"\r\n                                        data-bs-parent=\"#faq-list-accordion\">\r\n\r\n                                        <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n                                            <p>The Restore Datashred box measures 597 mm \u00d7 297 mm \u00d7 197 mm.<\/p>\n                                        <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                                                                                                                                                <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"accordion-body-background\">\r\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\r\n                                            src=\"https:\/\/www.restore.co.uk\/datashred\/wp-content\/themes\/understrap-child\/images\/faq-back.png\"\r\n                                            alt=\"\" \/>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                    <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"heading-6a884b017f029\">\r\n                                        <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\"\r\n                                            data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse-6a884b017f029\"\r\n                                            aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-6a884b017f029\">\r\n                                            <span><\/span> Is printer cartridge recycling suitable for small offices?                                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"drop-arrow\"\r\n                                                src=\"https:\/\/www.restore.co.uk\/datashred\/wp-content\/themes\/understrap-child\/images\/drop-arrow.svg\"\r\n                                                alt=\"\" \/>\r\n                                        <\/button>\r\n                                    <\/h2>\r\n\r\n                                    <div id=\"collapse-6a884b017f029\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\"\r\n                                        aria-labelledby=\"heading-6a884b017f029\"\r\n                                        data-bs-parent=\"#faq-list-accordion\">\r\n\r\n                                        <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n                                            <p>The compact collection box is suitable for offices, print rooms and other workplaces where storage space may be limited. Businesses should discuss their cartridge volumes and collection requirements with Restore Datashred.<\/p>\n                                        <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                                                                                                                                                <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"accordion-body-background\">\r\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\r\n                                            src=\"https:\/\/www.restore.co.uk\/datashred\/wp-content\/themes\/understrap-child\/images\/faq-back.png\"\r\n                                            alt=\"\" \/>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                    <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"heading-6a884b017f053\">\r\n                                        <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\"\r\n                                            data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse-6a884b017f053\"\r\n                                            aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-6a884b017f053\">\r\n                                            <span><\/span> Can laser and inkjet printer cartridges go in the same box?                                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"drop-arrow\"\r\n                                                src=\"https:\/\/www.restore.co.uk\/datashred\/wp-content\/themes\/understrap-child\/images\/drop-arrow.svg\"\r\n                                                alt=\"\" \/>\r\n                                        <\/button>\r\n                                    <\/h2>\r\n\r\n                                    <div id=\"collapse-6a884b017f053\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\"\r\n                                        aria-labelledby=\"heading-6a884b017f053\"\r\n                                        data-bs-parent=\"#faq-list-accordion\">\r\n\r\n                                        <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n                                            <p>Restore Datashred\u2019s service accepts empty toner and ink cartridges. 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