Title: 3 Ways to Dispose of a Printer - wikiHow
Headings: How to Dispose of a Printer
How to Dispose of a Printer
Method 1
of 3:
Recycling Your Printer
Method 2
of 3:
Donating Your Printer
Method 3
of 3:
Selling Your Printer
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Content: The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive requires that when you purchase a new electronic device from a retailer, the retailer is required to accept your old model and dispose of it within the regulations. If you live in the EU and are disposing of your printer because you want to replace it, bring this up when you purchase your new printer. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/2\/27\/Dispose-of-a-Printer-Step-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Dispose-of-a-Printer-Step-2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/2\/27\/Dispose-of-a-Printer-Step-2.jpg\/aid10829456-v4-728px-Dispose-of-a-Printer-Step-2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
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Find an e-waste collection center near you. Most countries have begun to set up e-waste collection centers that will take in electronics and recycle them safely. Look online to find the nearest e-waste recycling center to you and drop off your printer. Some collection centers may also offer to pick up your device for free or a small fee. [ 2]
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You can find more information about places to recycle your e-waste in the European Union here: https://erp-recycling.org/uk/where-to-recycle/
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Contact the printer’s manufacturer to see if they’ll recycle your printer.