Recycle HP Ink Cartridges the Easy Way
When it comes to HP ink cartridge recycling, Return a Toner has been the UK’s trusted choice since 2010. Whether you’re a home user with a few HP DeskJet cartridges or a business with bulk HP OfficeJet consumables, we make recycling free, easy, and fully compliant.
Every year, millions of HP printer cartridges end up in landfill—causing unnecessary plastic waste and chemical pollution. Our mission is to change that.
Our HP ink cartridge recycling service provides a simple and responsible way for businesses, schools, charities and public sector organisations to recycle used cartridges.
How Our HP Ink Cartridge Recycling Works
We’ve made it as simple as possible to recycle your HP printer cartridges:
We also recycle HP toner cartridges—visit our HP toner cartridge recycling page for more information.
Ready to Book Your HP Ink Cartridge Recycling Collection?
Recycling your HP printer cartridges has never been easier.
Book Your Free Collection by completing the short online booking form or call us today on 0330 1234 200 and let’s work together to keep your empty HP cartridges out of landfill.
Accepted HP Ink Cartridge Models
We accept most HP ink cartridges for recycling, including popular models used in home and office printers.
Common HP cartridges accepted
- HP 21
- HP 300
- HP 304XL
- HP 22
- HP 301
- HP 351
- HP 27
- HP 302
- HP 305XL
- HP 28
- HP 303
- HP 364
- HP 56
- HP 304
- HP 901
- HP 57
- HP 305
- HP 903
- HP 300XL
- HP 336
- HP 950
- HP 301XL
- HP 338
- HP 951
- HP 302XL
- HP 343
- HP 963
- HP 303XL
- HP 350
- HP 970
If you are unsure whether your cartridge is accepted, you can book a cartridge collection or contact our team for confirmation
We recycle a wide range of printer cartridges including many models from HP, Canon, Epson, Brother, Lexmark, Kyocera, Xerox, Ricoh, Konica Minolta, Toshiba and Samsung printers used in homes and offices across the UK.
Why Recycle Your HP Ink Cartridges with Return a Toner?
Choosing the right partner for HP printer cartridge disposal isn’t just about convenience—it’s about trust, sustainability, and compliance. Here’s why thousands of UK customers choose us:
- Specialists in HP ink and toner recycling – from HP DeskJet to OfficeJet and Envy series
- Free UK-wide collections – no postage costs, no hidden fees
- WEEE-compliant and Environment Agency licensed – We follow strict UK WEEE Regulations to ensure full compliance and responsible disposal of HP toner cartridges.
- 100% landfill avoidance – cartridges are reused or responsibly recycled
- Support for businesses, schools, charities, and home users
We’ve helped everyone from small home offices to large corporate print environments meet their sustainability goals—while saving time, money, and effort.
The Environmental Impact of Recycling HP Ink Cartridges
Every HP ink cartridge you recycle helps:
- Reduce plastic waste and harmful landfill emissions
- Conserve resources by reusing cartridge components
- Support the circular economy and sustainable printing practices
By partnering with Return a Toner, you’re making a tangible difference—and helping protect our planet for future generations.
Frequently Asked Questions – HP Ink Cartridge Recycling
We often get asked the same questions from many of our customers so we thought it would be easier to list the answers below. Should you have any further questions, please get in touch
Yes, most HP ink cartridges can be recycled through specialist recycling programmes. This includes popular models such as HP 301, HP 302, HP 305, HP 950 and HP 963 cartridges used in home and office printers.
You can recycle your HP printer cartridges by booking our free nationwide collection service. We collect directly from your home, school, office, or organisation, saving you time and effort.
Yes, HP has its own scheme, but with Return a Toner, you get free HP cartridge collection from anywhere in the UK—no need to post them back. We also recycle multiple brands, making it more convenient.
Absolutely. We recycle HP DeskJet, HP Envy, HP OfficeJet, and all other HP printer models, including PhotoSmart and DesignJet cartridges.
Your cartridges are sorted, and where possible, reused or remanufactured. Any non-reusable parts are processed for material recovery—ensuring zero waste to landfill.
Yes. We accept both original HP OEM cartridges and compatible/remanufactured cartridges.
Yes. Our service covers the entire UK, so whether you’re in London, Manchester, Birmingham, or a rural village, we can collect your HP printer cartridges free of charge.
Definitely. Recycling prevents plastic and hazardous ink waste from going to landfill, conserving resources and protecting the environment.
Yes. We work with charities, schools, and non-profits across the UK, helping them recycle cartridges and even generate fundraising revenue in some cases. Click Here to find out more
We accept all HP original (OEM) and compatible ink cartridges, including but not limited to:
- HP DeskJet series (HP 301, HP 302, HP 304)
- HP Envy series (HP 62, HP 64, HP 65)
- HP OfficeJet series (HP 903, HP 912, HP 953, HP 963)
- HP PhotoSmart cartridges
- HP DesignJet large format cartridges
If you’re unsure whether we accept your model, just ask—we most likely do.
We offer cartridge collections across the UK
Return a Toner provides free printer cartridge collections nationwide for qualifying cartridges, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow, Leeds, and all other UK locations. If you don’t see your area listed, get in touch - we’ll definitely cover it.
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Book a free UK-wide collection online or speak to our team today.