Printer recycling and disposal services

Getting a new printer? Don’t toss your old one in the trash–printers contain toxic chemicals, plastics, and metals that need to be handled with care. That’s where 1-800-GOT-JUNK? comes in! We’ll pick up your old printer and make sure it’s recycled and disposed of safely and responsibly. 

We offer:

  • Eco-friendly removal that helps reduce landfill waste
  • Full-service, same-day junk removal
  • A friendly, professional team

In addition to printer disposal, we also offer electronics recycling services and computer recycling services, making it easy to clear out e-waste responsibly. From printers and monitors to keyboards and other electronic accessories, we take it all.

We recycle any printer and its accessories

  • Inkjet printers
  • Laser and LED printers
  • MFPs (multifunction printers)
  • Photograph printers
  • Office printers
  • 3D printers
  • Ink cartridges
  • Toner cartridges
  • Cables
  • Paper
Printers Monitors or Scanners for removal disposal and recycling by 1-800-GOT-JUNK? truck team member
Customer points at junk to be removed by two 1-800-GOT-JUNK? team members

How our service works:

  1. Schedule your appointment online or by calling 1-800-468-5865.
  2. We’ll call or text you 25-30 mins before we arrive to let you know we’re on our way.
  3. We'll take a look at the items you want to be removed and give you an all-inclusive price.
  4. We'll remove your items, sweep up the area, and collect payment once we’re done.
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Responsible printer recycling

Sustainability

  • Do your part for the planet–we’ll make sure your printer is properly recycled by taking it to a certified recycling center, where it can be safely dismantled and sorted for reuse. 
  • If your printer is in good condition, consider donating it to someone in need to reduce waste.
  • Donating or recycling consumer electronics conserves our natural resources and avoids air and water pollution, as well as greenhouse gas emissions that are caused by manufacturing virgin materials. Source: The United States Environmental Protection Agency

1-800-GOT-JUNK? is committed to sustainability by ensuring your items are given a new life. Visit our sustainability page to learn more about how we repurpose your items and contribute to a healthier planet.

Our printer disposal pricing

Our pricing is based on the space your items take up in the truck and includes all the lifting and loading from anywhere in your home. Check out our pricing page for details.

Printer disposal is easy with 1-800-GOT-JUNK?

Many waste management companies won’t accept electronics with regular waste disposal–that’s where we come in! You’ll get:

  • Eco-friendly removal–we ensure all electronic devices are recycled and disposed of properly.
  • Full-service junk removal with same-day service.
  • A trusted brand with an insured and professional team.
  • A smooth, stress-free experience.

Printer disposal FAQs

Before disposing of any electronic device, it’s important to sanitize the data–even if you plan to use 1-800-GOT-JUNK?. While printers aren’t computers, they can still retain information from previous print jobs.

Perform a factory reset on your printer to wipe its memory and remove any SD cards. For more detailed information on sanitizing your printer, check out PaperCut’s guide to secure printer recycling.

After you’ve sanitized your data, 1-800-GOT-JUNK? will happily pick up your printer and recycle it for you.

Yes, removing old ink cartridges ensures they are properly recycled. While some recycling depots may check for and remove ink cartridges from your printer, doing it yourself helps to ensure they end up in the right place.

Instructions for removing a printer from your computer may vary slightly depending on your operating system.