{"id":2395,"date":"2024-02-19T13:29:32","date_gmt":"2024-02-19T18:29:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ecotechrdr.com\/2024\/02\/19\/recyclage-electronique-imprimantes\/"},"modified":"2025-07-04T08:34:41","modified_gmt":"2025-07-04T12:34:41","slug":"recyclage-electronique-imprimantes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ecotechrdr.com\/en\/2024\/02\/19\/recyclage-electronique-imprimantes\/","title":{"rendered":"Electronic recycling in Quebec: what to do with your old printers ?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pourquoi-recycler-les-imprimantes-dentreprise\">Why recycle business printers?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Printers are among the most common office equipment, yet they are often overlooked when it comes to electronic recycling. These devices contain pollutants like plastics, metals, circuit boards, and inks that can contaminate soil and water if sent to landfills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many multifunction printers also include hard drives that store sensitive data such as scans, prints, and faxes. This makes it essential to manage electronic waste disposal in a safe and compliant manner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Contenu de cet article<\/h2><nav><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#pourquoi-recycler-les-imprimantes-dentreprise\">Why recycle business printers?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#quels-types-dimprimantes-peuvent-etre-recycles\">What types of printers can be recycled?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#le-recyclage-dimprimantes-au-quebec-vos-options\">Printer recycling in Quebec: your options<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#pour-les-particuliers\">For individual<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#pour-les-entreprises\">For businesses<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#que-deviennent-les-imprimantes-apres-leur-recyclage\">What happens to printers after they are recycled?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#comment-recycler-vos-electroniques-avec-ecotech-rdr\">How to recycle your electronics with EcotechRDR<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#foire-aux-questions-faq\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#faq-question-1749058689723\">Do I need to remove cartridges before recycling a printer?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#faq-question-1749058723931\">Do you recycle broken or incomplete printers?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#faq-question-1749058757954\">Do you offer business pickup services?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#faq-question-1749058779387\">What if my printer contains a hard drive?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#faq-question-1749058801323\">Do you serve my area?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"quels-types-dimprimantes-peuvent-etre-recycles\">What types of printers can be recycled?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most types of printers are recyclable, whether they are working or not:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Inkjet and laser printers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All-in-one devices (copier, scanner, fax)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Network or production printers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Photocopiers and industrial copiers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scanners, digitizers, and fax machines<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>EcotechRDR accepts both complete and broken printers, with or without cartridges, from all commercial and institutional settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"le-recyclage-dimprimantes-au-quebec-vos-options\">Printer recycling in Quebec: your options<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pour-les-particuliers\">For individual<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Citizens can bring their printers to an eco-centre or join a program like EPRA. However, these solutions are not suitable for the volumes generated by businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pour-les-entreprises\">For businesses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Organizations face more complex needs such as volume, traceability, logistics, and compliance. That\u2019s why EcotechRDR offers a free, compliant pickup service throughout Quebec, covering:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Montreal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>North and South Shores<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mont\u00e9r\u00e9gie, Estrie, Trois-Rivi\u00e8res<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Laval and the Laurentians up to Mirabel<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"que-deviennent-les-imprimantes-apres-leur-recyclage\">What happens to printers after they are recycled?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Printers are disassembled, sorted, and routed through proper e-waste recycling channels:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Plastic is recycled or used for energy recovery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Metals (aluminum, copper, iron) are salvaged<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Circuit boards are processed to extract rare metals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inks and toners are disposed of using specific protocols<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Some components may also be reused as part of printer recycling and recovery initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"comment-recycler-vos-electroniques-avec-ecotech-rdr\">How to recycle your electronics with EcotechRDR<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Submit a pickup request through our online form<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Our team will come to your location to collect your equipment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your devices are processed locally according to environmental standards<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>A recycling receipt or destruction certificate can be issued upon request<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecotechrdr.com\/en\/contact-data-destruction-services\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"2402\" class=\"button\">Request a pickup<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"foire-aux-questions-faq\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1749058689723\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Do I need to remove cartridges before recycling a printer?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>No, but it helps streamline the process. We accept printers with or without cartridges.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1749058723931\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Do you recycle broken or incomplete printers?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes. We handle all electronic materials, even if they are defective.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1749058757954\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Do you offer business pickup services?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, depending on your location and the amount of equipment, the pickup may be free or involve transportation fees. Contact us to see if you qualify for free pickup.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1749058779387\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What if my printer contains a hard drive?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>We also provide certified data destruction services. Your equipment will be securely handled.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1749058801323\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Do you serve my area?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Most likely! We cover the majority of metropolitan and industrial regions in Quebec.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why recycle business printers? Printers are among the most common office equipment, yet they are often overlooked when it comes to electronic recycling. These devices contain pollutants like plastics, metals, circuit boards, and inks that can contaminate soil and water if sent to landfills. Many multifunction printers also include hard drives that store sensitive data [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2385,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pourquoi recycler les imprimantes d\u2019entreprise ?<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Les imprimantes font partie des \u00e9quipements de bureau les plus courants, mais aussi les plus n\u00e9glig\u00e9s en mati\u00e8re de <strong>recyclage \u00e9lectronique<\/strong>. Or, elles contiennent des composantes polluantes (plastiques, m\u00e9taux, circuits imprim\u00e9s, encres) qui, une fois mises aux ordures, contribuent \u00e0 la contamination des sols et des eaux.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Certaines imprimantes multifonctions int\u00e8grent aussi un disque dur, pouvant conserver des donn\u00e9es sensibles (scans, impressions, t\u00e9l\u00e9copies). 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Toutefois, ces options ne sont <strong>pas adapt\u00e9es aux volumes g\u00e9n\u00e9r\u00e9s par les entreprises<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pour les entreprises<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Les organisations ont des besoins plus complexes : volume, tra\u00e7abilit\u00e9, logistique, conformit\u00e9. C\u2019est pourquoi EcotechRDR offre un service de <strong>ramassage gratuit<\/strong> et conforme, <strong>partout au Qu\u00e9bec<\/strong>, incluant :<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Montr\u00e9al<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Rive-Nord et Rive-Sud<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Mont\u00e9r\u00e9gie, Estrie, Trois-Rivi\u00e8res<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Laval et les Laurentides jusqu'\u00e0 Mirabel<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Que deviennent les imprimantes apr\u00e8s leur recyclage ?<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Les imprimantes sont d\u00e9mont\u00e9es, tri\u00e9es et dirig\u00e9es vers les bonnes fili\u00e8res :<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Le plastique<\/strong> est recycl\u00e9 ou valoris\u00e9 \u00e9nerg\u00e9tiquement<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Les m\u00e9taux<\/strong> (aluminium, cuivre, fer) sont r\u00e9cup\u00e9r\u00e9s<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Les cartes \u00e9lectroniques<\/strong> sont trait\u00e9es pour extraction de m\u00e9taux rares<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Les encres et toners<\/strong> sont \u00e9limin\u00e9s selon des protocoles sp\u00e9cifiques<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Certaines pi\u00e8ces peuvent aussi \u00eatre r\u00e9utilis\u00e9es dans une logique de <strong>recyclage informatique et de revalorisation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Comment recycler vos \u00e9lectroniques avec EcotechRDR ?<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:list {\"ordered\":true} -->\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Faites une demande de ramassage<\/strong> via notre formulaire en ligne<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Notre \u00e9quipe se d\u00e9place sur place<\/strong> pour r\u00e9cup\u00e9rer vos appareils<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Vos \u00e9quipements sont trait\u00e9s localement<\/strong> selon les normes environnementales<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ol>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Un <strong>re\u00e7u de recyclage<\/strong> ou un certificat de destruction peut \u00eatre remis sur demande.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"className\":\"button\"} -->\n<p class=\"button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecotechrdr.com\/nous-joindre-entreprise-de-recyclage\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"956\">Faire une demande de ramassage<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Foire aux questions (FAQ)<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:rank-math\/faq-block {\"questions\":[{\"id\":\"faq-question-1749058689723\",\"title\":\"Dois-je retirer les cartouches avant de recycler une imprimante ?\",\"content\":\"u003cstrongu003eNonu003c\/strongu003e, mais si vous pouvez le faire, c\u2019est pr\u00e9f\u00e9rable pour faciliter le traitement. 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