Friends of Library start ink program

Friends of the Mitchell County Library is now collecting empty inkjet cartridges for recycling as a fundraising project for the library. The non-profit organization receives up to $4 for each cartridge recycled, which will be put to good use in the library.

All brands of inkjet cartridges are being accepted for the recycling project.

Cartridges can be deposited in the collection bin located in the Mitchell County Library, across from the Mitchell County Courthouse. Old cartridges should be placed in a plastic sandwich bag before being deposited in the bin to prevent ink from spilling out of the used cartridges.

Most businesses simply throw their empty cartridges in the garbage, so check at work to see if the company would donate them to the Friends of the Library instead. Only inkjet cartridges are being accepted. No laser cartridges are accepted with this program, as they do not fit through the holes on the collection bin.

In addition to raising money for the library, recycling inkjet cartridges has a positive impact on the environment. Consider the following: Nearly one million inkjet cartridges are thrown into landfills every day. Less than 5% of the cartridges produced are recycled, and it takes 1000 years for the plastics to decompose.
Anyone can contribute to the recycling effort by purchasing recycled and refilled cartridges. They are often cheaper than new ones.
Questions about the program can be directed to Dovie Brownfield at 728-3917.