Recycling consumables
Recycling consumables has two beneficial impacts, namely reducing the amount of
waste to landfill and re-using the materials used in the manufacture of our consumables.
At Brother we have realised that to call ourselves a “Socially Responsible Corporate”,
words need to translate into actions. Through our comprehensive recycling programme,
we believe we have achieved this. Our challenge to the New Zealanders and businesses
that purchase our products is to also act in an environmentally responsible manner
and dispose of consumables in a manner that sees less waste going to landfill.
Often this is easy to say but the means to act in an environmentally friendly manner
has often been difficult to take advantage of. No longer is this the case. With
Brother we have made it simple to do the right thing.
Household and Small Business
With all of our Inkjet Multifunction Products and entry level mono laser products,
we now include a consumables recycling bag enclosed within a “packing slip” sticker
attached to the outside of each carton. When your consumables are empty, simply
place in the free post bag and post free of charge from anywhere in New Zealand
to Brother. Each bag is collated by NZ Post before being redirected to the Toner
Recycling Centre in Auckland. The process couldn’t be simpler:
* Remove bag from “packing slip” label and keep the plastic bags each ink cartridge
was shipped in
* Note your name and delivery address on the back of the envelope so a new bag can
be sent to you
* Stockpile at least 4 empty ink cartridges or one spent toner or drum and place
in the bag
* In the case of the cartridges, place each in the plastic bag supplied with the
empty cartridges if you have kept it, or use the bag supplied with each new ink
cartridge purchased
* In the case of the toner or drum, place in the bag as is
* The last step is to simply post the bag. In the case of some toner or drum packages,
the bag may need to be taken to the nearest Post Shop and dropped off
Thanks to Brother, the Toner Recycling Centre and New Zealand Post recycling consumables
has never been easier. If you misplace your recycling bag, or purchased a Brother
product without one, please call the Toner Recycling Centre on 0800 180 160 and
request a Brother recycling bag. Remember to state whether the bag is for ink cartridges
(small bag) or toner/drum (large bag).
If you suspect your used consumable will not fit into a recycling bag, refer to
our drop off points for the nearest location to dispose of your used consumable.
Medium to Corporate Size Business
Brother, in association with the Toner Recycling Centre now provide empty consumable
collection boxes free to Brother corporate customers to dispose of their used consumables.
From the smallest ink cartridge to the largest drum unit, all consumables can be
placed in the box. Call your Brother account manager to request a box . Once you
are in TRC's system and need to re-order another box, you must state that it is
a Brother box or you may be charged for the service.
Whether you choose a large or small box the process is the same:
* When the box is full call 0800 180 160 to request the box be collected
* You will be quoted a 6 digit job number which can be written in the space provided
at the top of the box
* Allow 2 to 3 days for the box to be collected. This is the same wherever you are
in New Zealand
* The replacement box will most likely be delivered about a day or so before the
full box is collected
We will even accept other brand consumables in the Brother boxes but please limit
recycling to consumables and not hardware or general recycling.