I have returned ink cartridges to Staples numerous times, and get a credit of $2.00 per cartridge. Since I'm a Premier member, I can turn in up to 20 per month...that translates to $40.00 in credits. Not too shabby!

So, if I took in 10 cartridges, could I buy $20 worth of stuff right then? And the cartridges count towards the cost? How does the program work?

I'm about to have a bunch of empty cartridges and I don't want
to just throw them away. Especially if they are worth something.

Pooh Bear

I, too, use the Staples ink cartridge return credit program. It's not an instant cartridge-for-cash return like it is for cashing in empty cans/bottles. The cartridges are accepted and credited to the program account you must open at Staples. Staples then sends a coupon within a month for $2/cartridge ...either via snail mail, virtual mail or in some cases, both methods...to the account owner and that coupon can be redeemed at the store as a cash credit towards anything you purchase. The coupon is valid for approximately 90 days. This is the procedure at my Connecticut store. I don't know if it's the same throughout all Staples stores. There may be some restrictions as to the brand or type of cartridge you present. I don't think they take off brand refillable cartridges but that may vary per store. It's a good program and worth checking out.

DH returns ours to Staples and gets credit on a cash card which can be used in store . I don't know if there is a limit on the number that can be turned in. We have had excellent customer service at Staples, unlike Office Depot!

I was just checking into this last week. I recently bought cartridges at WalMart. Will Staples give you credit for ink bought somewhere else? From what I read it kind of sounds like you have to purchase from their stores.

Jodi-

Our Staples will take empty cartridges purchased elsewhere. They don't accept "all" brands but most. I get a Rewards coupon in the mail and can turn in up to 10 cartridges a month.

I "was" having them emailed to me, but decided I shouldn't have to waste "my" ink to print them out, so now I have them mailed to me.

In answer to your question, Jodi...Staples has no way of knowing whether you purchased the ink from them. I, inadvertently, turned in a few Canon cartridges that I didn't buy from them. I received the $2/each credit. Normally, I buy all my ink at Staples and that's the purpose of the rebate program. Technically, one is getting a discount off the next purchase of ink.

I think the program is manufacturer sponsored through Staples. I know that my store has gone to great lengths with Canon to keep their pricing equal in all supplier stores in my area. BJ's carries all brands of printer ink...including Canon...and I recently made a point of noting that BJ's, Walmarts and Targets pricing is now equal to Staples shelf prices. With my return cartridge credits...I now get the Canon ink for less than shelf price and that's Staples goal.

Thanks for the answer Anne and Linda.

I have a few brand name cartridges, but I have started using
re-manufactured cartridges from EZink @ Amazon.com

EZink cartridges=2 for $9.49 with free shipping

One HP cartridge @Walmart for $37.97 with free ship to store

It's easy to see which deal I would take.
So far I have used two of the EZ ink cartridges
and I have been very happy with them.
I have two more ordered.

I have a bunch of old printers sitting around here with the ink
cartridges still in them and I was hoping to trade them in if
they had any value. Guess I'll just recycle them.

Pooh Bear

This post was edited by poohbear2767 on Sat, May 11, 13 at 14:21

My local veterinary office takes used ink cartridges which earns money for local animal charities. That is where I take all of mine, maybe your local vet has a similar program?

Sometimes the office supply store offer double the amount they usually pay out for ink cartridges when you spend $50 or more on ink.

We just have ours refilled and use them over and over again...

Staples gives you $2, if does NOT matter where you bought them and they have never asked and I'm sure they don't care. You will have to wait for them to send you a store credit which can take quite a while. I think maybe they send it in an email now but I can't remember for sure. It used to come in the USPS mail.