Why is it Important to Recycle Printer Cartridges? It takes between 500 and 1,000 years for the plastic parts in a printer cartridge to decompose in a landfill.
This is a BIG problem because our landfills are running out of space. Experts estimate by 2021, the United States will only have about 10-15 years of landfill capacity left.That’s not the only reason why you should recycle empty and surplus cartridges. Here are some more environmental benefits: