Don’t Bin It, Recycle It! What to Do With Your Used Printer Toner Cartridges

Your Toner Cartridges Should Never Go in the Bin, Here's Why

At XRX Business Centre Townsville, we want to clear up a common misunderstanding: Used toner cartridges are not general waste. Printer cartridges might seem small, but they add up fast. In Australia alone, millions of them end up in landfill every year. That’s a lot of waste that could’ve been recycled. Tossing them into the bin skips a major opportunity to keep valuable materials in the recycling loop.

As your authorised Fujifilm Business Innovation dealer in North Queensland, we’re proud to offer a free toner recycling program that helps you do the right thing for the environment, without any extra hassle.

So if you’ve ever wondered what to do with an empty toner cartridge, the answer is simple: Please hold onto it for our collection or return it to us; we’ll handle the recycling.

 

We Recycle Every Single Cartridge You Return

Every toner cartridge collected by XRX Business Centre is sent back to Fujifilm Business Innovation Australia’s recycling and remanufacturing facility, not landfill. Once there, cartridges are either:

• Refilled and reused, or
• Broken down responsibly into plastic, metal, and toner residue, all of which are recycled or repurposed.

This keeps waste out of landfill and extends the lifecycle of the resources already in use.

Here’s how you can help:

• Don’t throw used toner cartridges in the bin
• Store them in a box or designated collection area at your office
• Return them to XRX during your next visit, or ask us about collection options
• Encourage your team to follow the same practice

It’s easy. It’s free. And it makes a big impact.  

Our Zero Waste Approach, Beyond Toner

While toner recycling is our key message, it's part of a much bigger sustainability mission at XRX Business Centre.

In partnership with Fujifilm Business Innovation Australia, we’ve adopted a full lifecycle approach to reducing waste and emissions. That includes:

Equipment Recycling:

• 100% of our machines are recycled
• Working parts are reused
• Remaining materials go to E-Waste Recycling Townsville and Sims Metal Management

Packaging Recycling:

• Cardboard is recycled with JJ Richards
• Polystyrene is recycled with Norfoam

Green Operations at XRX HQ:

• Over 240 rooftop solar panels
• LED lighting and energy-saving switches throughout
• Fuel-efficient vehicles
• Office-wide recycling of paper, pallets, and packaging

We’re also proud to be multi-award-winning members of the Fujifilm Sustainability Program, helping shape environmental awareness across the entire supply chain.

But at the heart of all this is something simple:
We recycle toner cartridges, and we need your help to make it work.

 

Why This Matters to Your Business

Recycling your toner cartridges isn’t just good for the environment, it’s good for your business reputation.

Customers, clients, and employees increasingly value businesses that take real sustainability actions. Participating in XRX’s toner recycling program shows your commitment to doing the right thing, without adding cost or complexity to your workflow.

We make it easy, and we’ve got the infrastructure to back it.

 

 What to Do Next

If you’re already an XRX client, simply:

• Set aside your used toner cartridges
• Let your staff know they should NOT be put in the bin
• Contact us if you need a collection box or want to schedule a pickup

If you’re new to XRX, we’d love to show you how sustainable printing can also be simple and cost-effective.

Reach out to our team at contact us
Visit us in Townsville to drop off cartridges or talk to your account manager to learn more.

Together, let’s keep North Queensland clean, one cartridge at a time.