Money to Schools is the preferred partner for inkjet cartridge and laser cartridge recycling, and fundraising schemes for schools in the UK. Money is donated to your school for every re-usable inkjet cartridge, laser cartridge and mobile phone you collect - so the more you can collect, the more you can raise!

To join Money to Schools you just need to complete the application form which can be found by clicking the registration button on the left of this page. We will then confirm when your account has been set up and provide you with FREE promotional materials which you can use to promote cartridge collection within your school and the local community - these materials can be ordered on your application form. Alternatively you can download these directly from this website by visiting our Resources page.

For a quick visual guide to how our cartridge recycling process operates, please view our collection cycle found above.

A list of the inkjet and laser cartridges and mobile phones we accept and their value can be accessed by clicking the View Latest Prices button to the left.

Setting up your collection scheme

All you will need to do is provide a recycling container at the school where the inkjet and laser cartridges and mobile phones can be deposited. A large cardboard box or plastic dustbins are ideal.
When your container is full (minimum of 20 cartridges or 20 mobile phones), request a free pick up online or call 01372 751170. See our packaging guidelines for details of how to pack your cartridges to prevent damage.
Why not get local business to collect on your behalf? We can pick up free from them as long as they have a minimum of 20. See our letter templates on the Resource page.

Freepost Inkjet recycling scheme

A popular way to raise funds is though our FREEPOST inkjet return envelopes which can accommodate up to 3 small ink cartridges or mobile phones:

These are great for distributing to parents and local businesses. The joy of this system is that the cartridges are posted straight to our warehouse by the user, so there's less work for you!

Once your account is set up we will send you further envelopes as and when you need them. You can order them online or call us and quote your account code and quantity required.

Tips on promoting your collection scheme:

Seek the co-operation of fellow teachers members and pupils.
Use our free promotional materials to kick-start your scheme.
Develop further fundraising ideas through pupils, parents, suppliers, friends of the school, local business etc.
Provide people with explanatory leaflets and flyers.
Place your cartridge recycling point where it will be highly visible and easily accessed.
Notify parents, clubs, societies and the local business community that your school has established a collection scheme and will accept their empty inkjet and laser cartridges.
Organise class competitions or offer house points for 'Recycler of the Month/Term'.

Remember, over 50% of homes and almost all offices have inkjet and laser printers and it is estimated that the average household with one inkjet printer will use upwards of one cartridge every 5 weeks. You can probably calculate how many neighbourhood residents your students could canvas, multiplied by 10 per year, plus offices, will produce a useful cash flow to the school.

Payment

We will issue you with a statement, detailing all the cartridges we have received from you and their value.

Statements for any inkjet cartridges returned via the FREEPOST system will usually be sent at the end of the month following receipt.

Payment is sent on a monthly basis for recyclable cartridges received the previous month, if the monthly value does not exceed £20.00 the sum will roll over to the following month.

If your school or organisation is VAT registered then we request that you invoice us for the amount on your statement before we can send you a cheque.

Terms and Conditions

We ask that you do not send us toner bottles or Epson cartridges as these cannot be recycled. However, we understand that you are not experts in identifying different cartridges, and so we will not make any deductions from your payment for cartridges we cannot recycle!

To ensure that you raise the maximum funds for your school, please read our terms and conditions of purchase carefully.

Terms and conditions