Eco-Sol Max

[RobertLambie]

Hi Tim

There MUST be a few places to dispose of or recycle your carts in the proper fashion.
With governments enforcing all sorts of legislation and pushing us all towards and more environmentally friendly world. The likes of Roland, Mimaki, Epson and co. Surely they must all at least offer a safe way of disposing of their products, if not a recycling option.
If we go back maybe 10-15 years, Tech8 used to F.O.C. recover the carts and recycle them. They were the same company selling 3rd party solvent inks. They were a small company but obviously save money in recycling the old ones and are then seen to be eco-friendly.

Fast forward 15 years, I would think this would be a given by at least the manufacturers.
I would maybe call your supplier or Roland directly and ask them what they recommend, if not offer you the solution.
Please do update this post if you find a solution to your problem.

[Tim Hobbs]

Thanks Rob.

I have tried a few companies listed online. Most stated that they didn’t take these kinds of cartridges. A couple of them said they would collect for a charge as they are considered hazardous waste.

I tried Spandex (our supplier, ) they said they didn’t know. Sigh.

I guess I’ll have to go directly to Roland next.

I will update the post either way.

[Colin Crabb]

Roland DG Cartridge Recycling Program | Roland (rolanddga.com) usa

Everything you need to know to Recycle More (recycle-more.co.uk) uk

[Jamie Wood]

I know Mimaki and Epson do cartridge recycling, but I’ve never owned a Roland, so can’t help there.

[Paul Stenning]

if they’re genuine Roland give Colourmagic a call, I think they’d take them