FAQs

» What is Recycle for Education?
» How do I make a donation?
» How can I make sure my child’s school is a participating school?
» When will my school receive the donated funds?
» How much money does STAPLES Business Depot expect to raise this year?
» How is an ink or toner cartridge recycled?
» How do I find out where the closest STAPLES Business Depot location is to my school?
 

 

» How do I make a donation?

Simply drop off your used ink and toner cartridge at any STAPLES Business Depot instead of tossing them in the trash. STAPLES donates funds raised from all eligible used ink/toner cartridges collected, back to local elementary and secondary schools enrolled in the program.

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» How can I make sure my child’s school is a participating school?

Any elementary or secondary school across Canada can participate. All the school needs to do is fill out a registration form and register with the program. Registration forms are available online, or at any STAPLES Business Depot store.

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» When will my school receive the donated funds?

All participating and registered elementary and secondary schools will receive a donation based on the funds raised nationally in September during the back to school period.

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» How much money does STAPLES Business Depot expect to raise this year?

The 2009/2010 Recycle for Education program is now closed. Please visit us on September 1, 2010 to register for the 2010/2011 school year. Gift cards will be distributed in May, 2010.

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» How is an ink or toner cartridge recycled?

Each ink and toner cartridge that is dropped off for recycling at any STAPLES Business Depot/BUREAU EN GROS store is sent to a remanufacturing plant. Upon receipt of the cartridges the following occurs: Cartridges are critically analyzed for reuse/remanufacturing. Any old ink remaining is removed from the cartridges so they can be remanufactured and thoroughly cleaned using a patent cleaning process. If necessary, the cartridge is disassembled and replacement components are reassembled. Cartridges are then filled with the highest quality ink, specifically formulated for vivid colours and bold blacks. All cartridges are tested to ensure quality performance before purchase. Slight variations in the above process may occur based on the type of cartridge.

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» How do I find out where the closest STAPLES Business Depot location is to my school?

Visit www.staples.ca for a complete store list.

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*Please be advised that schools must re-register each year in order to be eligible for the recycle for education program. The financial status of schools changes as does contact information therefore please remember to re-register.

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Not Registered Yet? Sign your school up today.

Recycle for Education is an ink and toner cartridge recycling program designed to educate adults and kids on the benefits and importance of recycling.  Help STAPLES Business Depot raise funds for education.  Register today and give back to the local community across Canada.