HP Planet Partners Program Overview

What is HP Planet Partners?

HP Planet Partners is HP's return and recycling program for computer equipment and printing supplies. It's available in more than 50 countries and territories worldwide.

What happens to cartridges returned though HP Planet Partners?

HP ink and LaserJet cartridges returned through HP Planet Partners go through a multi-phase "closed loop" recycling process. The recycled plastic from empty cartridges is used to create new Original HP cartridges and other everyday products.

Who actually collects and recycles the cartridges?

HP partners with shipping companies to collect and return printing supplies. Once the supplies have been returned, HP works with advanced recycling organizations to recover and recycle materials from empty or used HP printing supplies. Because of their construction, Original HP cartridges cannot be effectively recycled using conventional, commercial processes.

Where are HP Print Cartridge return and recycling program available in Asia Pacific?

As of October 2020, HP print cartridge return and recycling program is available in more than 17 countries across Asia Pacific. The program also has coverage in Europe and Americas. We are continuing to expand this program to new countries and territories,, and to provide customers with a convenient and conscientious way to return used print cartridges to our recycling operations around the world.