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HP makes it easy to trade in or recycle your used computer equipment and printing supplies.
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»  Recycle your inkjet and LaserJet cartridges
»  Trade in your hardware
»  Earth-friendly alternatives
»  Clear your data
»  Make an energy-saving upgrade
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Introduction

HP provides inventive, high quality products and services that are environmentally sound -- from the very first stages of product design through manufacturing, distribution, usage and recycling.

With HP’s Trade-In and recycling programs, it’s easy to be green when upgrading equipment or disposing of used printing supplies. We’ll show you how to recycle your hardware and printing supplies and offer earth-friendly options for new product purchases.

Recycle your inkjet cartridges


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Request postage-paid shipping materials online for an easy way to recycle your cartridges.

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With the HP Planet Partners program, plastics and metals from recycled cartridges are recovered for use in new products. HP offers that following options (for free) to make recycling your inkjet print cartidges easily:

1 - Request a postage-paid envelope, or print your own label.

2 - Request a pre-addressed, postage paid box (holds 20 to 300 HP inkjet cartridges or up to 20 large-format cartridges).

3 - For large quantities, request a pallet pickup.

For more information, visit the HP Product Recycling site or call 1-800-340-2445.

Recycle your LaserJet supplies


HP LaserJet Print Cartridge
There are several options available for recycling your LaserJet supplies, from printing your own labels to requesing a collection box.

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For LaserJet owners, HP provides the following offerings (for free) so you can easily recycle your LaserJet supplies:

1 - Check inside your HP LaserJet print cartridge box for a postage-paid return and recycling label, or you can request or print your own label.

2 - To return multiple products, tape two to eight supply boxes (maximum 70 lbs.) together (or use your own suitable box) and return via one prepaid shipping label. You may also request a free bulk collection box (holds 20 cartridges) to ship back with one prepaid shipping label.

3 - For large quantities, request a pallet pick-up.

For more information, visit the HP Product Recycling site or call 1-800-340-2445.

Trade in your hardware

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With the HP Trade-In Program, you can trade in your used HP or non-HP products for a cash allowance to use toward the purchase of new HP equipment. Hardware such as desktop and notebook computers, printers, monitors, and copiers from most manufacturers are accepted.

  • Get a free quote
    To get started, visit the HP Trade-In site to get a free quote. Complete the “Describe your product(s)” form by selecting your product category from the drop-down menu. Then select the manufacturer, model, condition, and quantity of used products you are trading in. Enter your zip code and click the Add to Quote button to receive your free trade-in quote.
  • Register
    Once you review your results and accept the Trade-In Program terms and conditions, fill out a simple registration form with your personal information.
  • Submit your trade information
    Once you finish registering, submit your trade. You’ll get a confirmation e-mail, which you can print and save for your records. Once you purchase your new HP product (you can make a purchase 30 days before or after your trade), send your proof-of-purchase and confirmation e-mail via fax to 770-925-9064. Make sure to ship the product you are trading within 30 days of your confirmation e-mail to get your trade-in credit.

Earth-friendly alternatives

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If you discover that your product is ineligible for trade-in, there are still a number of environmentally friendly disposal options.

  • Recycle
    If your hardware is in no shape to donate, you can still recycle your HP or non-HP products through HP’s hardware recycling program. The cost of the recycling service ranges from $13-$34 per item, depending on the type and quantity of hardware to be returned. Just head to the hardware recycling services site to obtain a free cost estimate and packaging and shipping instructions.
  • Donate
    Consider donating your used hardware to schools, local charities, or other non-profit organizations—like the National Cristina Foundation—that provide equipment and education to communities. Your donation is tax deductible and will benefit both your community and our environment.
  • Earth 911
    Check out Earth 911 to find recycling and re-use locations for a variety of electronics and household items.

Clear your data

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Before you trade in, donate, or recycle your computer or other personal electronic device, it’s important to remove any saved personal data.

Your browser's cache, cookies, history, e-mail contacts, messages, and documents should be cleared using disk-cleaning software, such as Blancco Data Cleaner or Active@ Kill Disk Hard Drive Eraser. Disk-cleaning utilities will overwrite the sectors of your hard drives, making your personal data unrecoverable.

If using the HP Trade-In Program to trade in a computer, you can obtain a Department of Defense data scrub for $15 per drive. When filling out the “Describe your product(s)” form, simply select “yes” from the "DOD Data Scrub ($15/drive)" drop-down box.

Make an energy-saving upgrade

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HP Officejet L7680

Energy Star products, like the HP All-in-One Officejet L7680, are more energy-efficient and can help save you money.



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It’s easier than ever to make eco-conscious choices when purchasing new equipment. Check out these tips for shopping sustainably.

  • Buy HP Energy Star products
    HP has a wide selection of environmentally responsible Energy Star products to choose from. Each Energy Star product meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. And because they use less energy, they’ll also save you money.
  • Get rewarded for recycling
    Sign-up for HP's PurchaseEdge program and earn points toward free merchandise -- just for recycling! Visit the PurchasEdge site for more information and click on "Earn points for recycling" after signing in.
  • Look at the label
    It’s easy to make an eco-friendly purchase with HP—just look for the Eco Highlights label for information on key environmental features at-a-glance.

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