Old electronics are usually thrown for landfills which makes them an extra burden on mother earth. Since printers are the basic need of every business, it’s important to find some better disposal options. Sometimes the printers are working fine, but business requirements ask for an update. In such scenarios, it becomes painful for the owner to see the electronic going to waste. Just like printer cartridges, you can send printers for recycling.

Here are a few things you can do to put your old printer to better use.

Donate your old printer

Sometimes schools, NGOs, and non-profit organizations are in need of electronics. If your printer has become too old for your business, but is working fine, consider donating it.

Many websites list electronics required for such organizations. You can also enjoy tax reduction for charity by donating your old printer. Since the part replacement and toner costs go down for old equipment, the printer will become an affordable option for the new owner.

Send for recycling

The most common thing that you can do with an old printer is recycling it. Many brands have drop off locations in malls and stores. Not only printers, but you can also drop used ink and toner cartridges.

You will easily find one such location in your city. If there is no such bin store in your town, go online. Many popular brands conduct recycling programs. You can ship your printer for recycling after having a word with them.

Upcycle your printer

When the printer is working fine, consider putting it to a better use. If you don’t have a printer in your home, bring the old one. Buy some compatible ink and toner cartridges, and you are good to go.

Use it as an emergency option

If your office is a big one, move the old printer to a location where fewer prints are required. The employees sitting there would not have to run much. Also, you will have the equipment there for emergency situations.

Sell and get a part of your investment back

You can sell your printer both online and offline. If your printer is in good condition, you will get a good amount back. If the printer has stopped working, then also you will get a fair price at junk shops. They will use the working parts of the printer to repair other printers.

Visit a shop that offers printer services, and discuss. Or you can sell it on online platforms like OLX.

Make something new out of it

If you don’t want to sell it, start a new project. You can use the printer parts to create something useful and exciting. The old parts can be assembled to build another printer, a plotter, and much more. If you are good at understanding parts, take help of YouTube and create something new.

These are some of the great ways to get rid of an old printer in a productive way. Instead of making it a total waste, earn something out of it. Or just give it away to someone who will treasure it like new one.