Disposal

If local recycling is not possible, how should you dispose of empty toner bottles?

In this situation we advise you to dispose of your empty Océ toner bottles with your regular plastic waste, in accordance with local regulations and best practices.

Based on our current knowledge, disposal as regular waste is the best option when no local recycling programs are available.

Why disposal can be the most sustainable solution

Disposal with regular plastic waste is in many cases more sustainable than you might think. While reuse and recycling as as-new material is often regarded as the most sustainable solution, you should take into account that this often requires cleaning. Cleaning requires energy and cleaning agents too usually, sometimes even solvents. Transport is also a factor to take into account, especially if the central processing point is far away, as transport too consumes fuel and energy. Nowadays, however, waste is often treated as a source of new products rather than a useless end-product. In an increasing number of countries, dumping waste into landfills is no longer the preferred method. In these countries when you dispose of empty Océ toner bottles they are recycled, in accordance with the local regulations:

• Recycling
  Many communities recycle plastic waste after it is collected. Sorting out Océ packaging materials for toner bottles is quite easy because they are clearly labeled. In addition Océ uses only high quality plastics which are well worth recycling.

• Incineration
  Burning waste in garbage incinerators is another method of disposal. In order to keep the burning process running, however, extra fuel has to be added to the waste. Since Océ toner bottles are produced from high quality plastics, these bottles and cartridges act as an accelerator to incineration. This reduces the amount of fossil fuels required, which consequently reduces the natural resources used. Moreover, the incineration process can also produce heat and electricity for your community.