Printers contain components which are harmful to the environment, and should be recycled and disposed of conscientiously.
See e-waste
Reduce the need for printer use by viewing documents online.
if you have a printer in good working condition that you don't need, consider donating to a charitable organisation.
Printers can be recycled at the Whanganui Resource Recovery Centre (fees apply).
There elements in these electronic devices which it is important to recover and recycle. Please keep from landfill wherever possible.