The USPS® BlueEarth™ Federal Recycling Program is the U.S. Postal Service® resource for recycling all empty toner and inkjet cartridges. This saves the Postal Service™ money and retains revenue.
For all empty toner and inkjet recycling returns, use the USPS BlueEarth Federal Recycling Program at http:⁄⁄blueearth.usps.gov⁄.
Do not photocopy the labels. A new label must be generated for each shipment. Do not use the UPS label included in the new cartridge box.
Printing a return label with USPS BlueEarth takes only a minute — it’s quick, easy, and convenient:
1. Visit http:⁄⁄blueearth.usps.gov⁄.
2. Since April 21, 2016, you now need to sign in to download labels for recycling printer cartridges. Even if you’ve printed labels in the past (prior to April 21, 2016), you must create a new account in order to proceed.
3. You will use an email address and create an eight character password.
4. Once registered, select the number of labels needed. It is highly recommended that you send multiple cartridges per box.
5. Mail the package.
Contact the Asset Accountability Service Center (AASC) in your Area if additional guidance is needed. Contact information is on the AASC website at http:⁄⁄blue.usps.gov⁄purchase⁄assetmgnt⁄am_aasc_home.htm.
— Asset Performance and Accountability,
Supply Management, 8-18-16
