Now that laser jets are so cheap, many Plainfielders have them at home. In addition to the color inkjet printers used to whip off pictures of the grandkids, neighborhood get-togethers, or that prized garden specimen.
Question is, how to responsibly dispose of those little inkjet cartridges -- and the larger, more bulky toner cartridges from laser printers. Which is where many of us probably feel a little less than virtuous.
Time was I would haul the toner cartridge to Staples, who would ship it free to a recycling center. Last time I took one in, they said they had discontinued the program. So the packed-up cartridge has ridden around in my trunk for several months.
Now comes the PMUA to the rescue.
To reduce greenhouse gas emissions and boost recycling, the Plainfield Municipal Utilities Authority has introduced a program that will facilitate the collection of ink and toner cartridges -- as well as cell phones -- throughout the Queen City.
Standalone collection receptacles have been placed at several locations throughout the city, where you may quickly and efficiently dispose of the used articles.
Drop-off locations:
- PMUA Headquarters, 127 Roosevelt Avenue
- City Hall, 515 Watchung Avenue (near the sign-in desk)
- City Hall Annex, 510 Watchung Avenue
- PMUA Offices, 203 Park Avenue
Go ahead, give yourself another reason to feel virtuous.
NOTE: You may also drop off used cellphones, though you may want to check out DONATING your used cellphone so it can be programmed as a free 911-only cellphone for the elderly, women and children at risk. See more at UsedCellPhones.com.
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2 comments:
Check with your local schools to see if they are collecting ink cartridges as a fundraiser.
You can also drop off ink cartridges at 95 Rock Ave as well.
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