Slickdeals is community-supported.  We may get paid by brands for deals, including promoted items.
Forum Thread

ink/toner cartridge recycling primer/faq for Office Depot / OfficeMax and Staples (vers. 2020.07.15)

+67 Deal Score
384,425 Views
So, the below is what I have worked up so far. This is a work in progress and now I am looking for corrections/input/suggestions.

For example, what other information is wanted or what information included below is not wanted.


========================================


ink/toner cartridge recycling primer/faq for Office Depot / OfficeMax and Staples (vers. 2020.07.15)

  • Office Depot / OfficeMax:
    • Recycle:
      • Value: $2 in Rewards per cartridge recycled -- see purchase requirement below.
      • Limit: 10 per calendar month - no per day restriction.
      • Type: Ink or toner cartridge -- all brands -- OD/OM does not accept damaged cartridges for recycling.
    • Purchase requirement:
      • To qualify to recycle for a month, qualified purchases of $10 or more must be made in that month.
      • Qualifying purchases exclude taxes; delivery fees; postage stamps; gift and prepaid cards; and purchases made with Rewards Certificates, Merchandise Certificates, and Merchandise Cards.
    • Recycling Rewards:
      • Issued:
        • Recycling Rewards are paid out monthly together with Standard Rewards in the form of a Rewards Certificate.
        • Rewards are paid out to the penny.
        • Rewards Certificates are made available within 30 days after the end of the month in which the Rewards are earned. Generally around mid-month.
      • Usage: Reward certificates may be redeemed on purchases (excluding all gift and prepaid cards) at Office Depot or OfficeMax stores in the U.S., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, online and by phone. Unlimited use until exhausted or expired.
      • Expiration: Per the terms of the program, Reward certificates are valid for 60 days after the date of issuance. All reward certificates expire at 11:59 PM ET on the date printed on the certificate. In practice, Rewards certificates are valid for two months after the month in which they are issued. For example, for Rewards issued sometime in July, the Rewards are valid until the last day of September at 11:59 PM ET.
    • Member services:

  • Staples:
    • Recycle:
      • Value: $2 in rewards per cartridge recycled -- see purchase requirement below.
      • Limit: Membership Level:
        • Standard: 10 per calendar month - no per day restriction.
        • Premier ($1000 in qualified purchases): 20 per calendar month - no per day restriction.
        • Plus (paid membership): 20 per calendar month - no per day restriction.
      • Type: Any used ink or toner cartridge sold at any retail stores in the US.
    • Purchase requirement
      • $30 $50 in ink/toner purchases in the past 180 days.
    • Recycling rewards:
      • Issued: Monthly, on a separate rewards certificate from purchase rewards, usually in the middle of the month after the month in which the recycling occurred. The rewards certificate is printable from the rewards site (ink rewards certificates can also be emailed or US Mailed).
      • Usage: Recycling rewards -- and purchase rewards -- are redeemable for most merchandise in Staples stores, online at staples.com® or by phone at 1-800-333-3330 but cannot be redeemed for or applied against taxes, cash, credit remittance, delivery charges, custom printing orders placed online, promotional products, any purchases made on print.staples.com, documents.staples.com, staplespromotionalproducts.com, staplescustomprinting.btobsource.com, shopstaplesmobile.com, appcenter.staples.com, Staples gift cards, third-party gift cards, prepaid phone cards, postage stamps, prior purchases, Staples Industrialsm purchases or any purchases made on other provider Web sites.
        • Online: One transaction - must use full amount of reward check.
        • In-store: Two transactions - a balance coupon is issued in-store if rewards check is not used all at once. Balance coupon has same expiration date as rewards check and must be used all at once in-store or online.
      • Expiration: Rewards expire the last day of the month following the month of issuance, at the end of the day EST and cannot be redeemed after the expiration date. Expired, lost or misdirected Rewards will not be reissued.
    • Member services

========================================


FAQ section (vers. 2017.07.26):


Q. (OD/OM) Do you have to recycle or make a qualified purchase first?

A. It does not matter.


Q. Where can I get used ink/toner cartridges?

A. Family and friends, neighbors, thift shops, garage/rummage sales, and of course like everything else, eBay.


Q. If I purchase an item with Rewards will that purchase count toward my purchase requirement for recycling?

A. No. By the extent the purchase is paid for with Rewards, it will not count as a qualifying purchase for the purpose of the recycling purchase requirement.


Q. (Staples) Is there any way to have the opportunity to qualify to recycle 20 carts per month without making $1000 or more in qualified purchases?

A. There are two other options if you want the opportunity to qualify to recycle 20 carts per month but do not want to make the $1000 or more in qualified purchases to reach Premier:With either option, you are still required to have spent at least $30 on ink and/or toner in the past 180 day to qualify to recycle.


========================================


Office Depot OfficeMax Rewards Everything - the new rewards program beginning 07/01/2017.

The Staples Information Thread

Warning: Office Depot Worklife Rewards changing June 17

Office Depot Ink Recycling Policy: 20 cartridges per month as of 4/1/2010

Office Depot Ink Cartridge Recycling changing?

Office Max changes their ink recycling 05/10/09 (w/ additional policy changes 1/1/10)

Staples new ink recycling policy changes Starts July 1, 2010

Staples new ink recycling policy changes Starts Feb 1

========================================
Visit Slickdeals
Add Comment
Reply
Slickdeals
If you purchase something through a post on our site, Slickdeals may get a small share of the sale.
Deal
Score +67
384,425 Views
Visit Slickdeals

Community Wiki

Last Edited by bb182 May 26, 2016 at 09:47 PM
To check how long it has been since you last purchased ink:
http://www.calendar-12.com/date_add_days (credit to E_W)

1,679 Comments

View Forum Thread

Your comment cannot be blank.

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Joined Feb 2006
L10: Grand Master
> bubble2 19,976 Posts
8,937 Reputation
Pro
tenderidol
06-08-2013 at 11:06 AM.
06-08-2013 at 11:06 AM.
Quote from ssdawg :
This has been going on for months near me. Depends which location for CO. Diff accounts will show the old deal or new deal based on zip code. You could just go to the diff stores based on which deal you like better regardless of what your maxperks says, not sure if that is still the case
You are in one of the "selected areas only" regions, while for CA, it seems to cover everyone, and going to different stores in different zip codes will not make a difference.

I guess we can choose to recycle when they have fixed amount rewards in store to increase the payout, but they are not as common as online deals.

I wonder what changes OD will have in about 10 days.
Reply
Joined Jul 2008
L9: Master
> bubble2 5,990 Posts
1,059 Reputation
kfpanda
06-09-2013 at 06:35 AM.
06-09-2013 at 06:35 AM.
I'm in CA, anyone know what happens to the recycling credit that was done before June? Does it still stay in the account and get unlocked when qual. purchases are made or does it disappear.
Reply
Joined Dec 2007
L6: Expert
> bubble2 1,282 Posts
518 Reputation
myeric
06-09-2013 at 10:04 AM.
06-09-2013 at 10:04 AM.
OM may loss business from me without those recycles. And sure, they do not care about this.
Reply
Joined Dec 2012
L4: Apprentice
> bubble2 348 Posts
22 Reputation
expired
06-09-2013 at 11:29 PM.
06-09-2013 at 11:29 PM.
Was the OfficeMax change a stealth move? Two day notice seems incredibly lame. I had over $100 ink recycle worth of credit I had not unlocked yet.
Reply
Joined Aug 2006
L10: Grand Master
> bubble2 14,664 Posts
18,102 Reputation
Original Poster
bpvh
06-09-2013 at 11:58 PM.
06-09-2013 at 11:58 PM.
Office Depot has released very basic information about the upcoming change to the rewards program: LINK [myworkliferewards.com]
Introducing Office Depot Rewards™!

Your new rewards program begins 7/1.

we reward:
Get 10 points for every $1 you spend on ink, toner, paper and copy/print/ship products and services. Plus, get even more points when you connect and recycle with us!

1,000 points = $10 rewards certificate

you choose:
Spend $200 in a quarter and you choose product categories you earn points on. That's all it takes to be a Choice Member!
Reply
Last edited by bpvh June 10, 2013 at 04:53 AM.
Joined Aug 2006
L10: Grand Master
> bubble2 14,664 Posts
18,102 Reputation
Original Poster
bpvh
06-10-2013 at 12:11 AM.
06-10-2013 at 12:11 AM.
Quote from bpvh :
Office Depot has released very basic information about the upcoming change to the rewards program: LINK [myworkliferewards.com]
Introducing Office Depot Rewards™!

Your new rewards program begins 7/1.

we reward:
Get 10 points for every $1 you spend on ink, toner, paper and copy/print/ship products and services. Plus, get even more points when you connect and recycle with us!

1,000 points = $10 rewards certificate

you choose:
Spend $200 in a quarter and you choose product categories you earn points on. That's all it takes to be a Choice Member!
When logging in, this is noted:
The Worklife Rewards® website will be unavailable June 15 and 16 while we work on your new rewards program. Be sure to print your Rewards Certificate(s) before the weekend. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Reply
Last edited by bpvh June 10, 2013 at 04:52 AM.
Joined Dec 2008
Permanently Banned
> bubble2 7,935 Posts
3,065 Reputation
daniel32
06-11-2013 at 07:24 AM.
06-11-2013 at 07:24 AM.
Quote from bpvh :
When logging in, this is noted:
The Worklife Rewards® website will be unavailable June 15 and 16 while we work on your new rewards program. Be sure to print your Rewards Certificate(s) before the weekend. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Someone posted in the Lounge that OD is now allowing only 5 ink cartridges to be recycled starting July 2013. Real or fake story?
Reply

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Joined Aug 2006
L10: Grand Master
> bubble2 14,664 Posts
18,102 Reputation
Original Poster
bpvh
06-11-2013 at 07:33 AM.
06-11-2013 at 07:33 AM.
Quote from daniel32 :
Someone posted in the Lounge that OD is now allowing only 5 ink cartridges to be recycled starting July 2013. Real or fake story?
I don't see the five cart limitation. AFAIK, the graphic on the linked page is all the information about the changes that is available. LINK [myworkliferewards.com]

Click image for larger version Name: Interim_ODRNew_20130610.jpg Views: 39 Size: 102.2 KB ID: 2051978

The terms and FAQ have yet to be updated.
Reply
Last edited by bpvh June 11, 2013 at 07:41 AM.
Joined Feb 2006
L10: Grand Master
> bubble2 19,976 Posts
8,937 Reputation
Pro
tenderidol
06-13-2013 at 09:25 AM.
06-13-2013 at 09:25 AM.
Quote from kfpanda :
I'm in CA, anyone know what happens to the recycling credit that was done before June? Does it still stay in the account and get unlocked when qual. purchases are made or does it disappear.
Happy to report that the current 100% back promo released all my pending ink recycling rewards in CA.
Reply
Joined Apr 2005
L5: Journeyman
> bubble2 842 Posts
590 Reputation
DOWNBYTHESEASIDE
06-14-2013 at 12:05 PM.
06-14-2013 at 12:05 PM.
If nothing else I have to give credit to OD to at least make whatever changes at the end of a quarter. Think of all the headaches CSR at Staples and OM had to deal with programs changing mid month.
Reply
Joined Apr 2005
L5: Journeyman
> bubble2 842 Posts
590 Reputation
DOWNBYTHESEASIDE
06-17-2013 at 02:14 AM.
06-17-2013 at 02:14 AM.
Here is the new Office Depot ink recycle program
Looks like the major change is you have to spend $10 each month.
Each cartridge is 200 points and you can turn in 10 a month. (2000 Points) with a 1000 points equaling a $10.


https://www.officedepotrewards.co...wlrFAQ1151

Ink and Toner Recycling

What do I get back for each cartridge recycled?

Back to Top


You get 200 points for each ink or toner cartridge that you recycle, up to 10 cartridges per month, when you make a $10 qualifying purchase the same month. You can recycle additional cartridges, but points will only be issued on 10.


What is a qualifying purchase for ink and toner recycling?

Back to Top


Qualifying purchases include any product or service purchase made in store, online, by phone or fax excluding: taxes; delivery fees; postage stamps; gift and prepaid cards; and purchases made with Office Depot® Rewards and Merchandise Cards/Certificates.


What ink and toner cartridges qualify for points?

Back to Top


All brands of ink and toner qualify for points.


How can I view my recycling points?

Back to Top


Log in to your account and click on the "Account Summary" link. Recycling points will post to your account within 5 days after the end of the month. Be sure to keep your recycling receipts for your records.


When will I receive my recycling points?

Back to Top


Recycling points are included in your Office Depot® Rewards Certificate when you earn at least 1,000 points. For every 1,000 points earned you will receive a $10 Rewards Certificate.
Reply
Last edited by DOWNBYTHESEASIDE June 17, 2013 at 02:19 AM.
Joined Aug 2006
L10: Grand Master
> bubble2 14,664 Posts
18,102 Reputation
Original Poster
bpvh
06-17-2013 at 03:42 AM.
06-17-2013 at 03:42 AM.
Quote from LEDZEPZOSO :
Here is the new Office Depot ink recycle program
Looks like the major change is you have to spend $10 each month.
Each cartridge is 200 points and you can turn in 10 a month. (2000 Points) with a 1000 points equaling a $10.
Some other changes impacting recycling:
--- rewards paid monthly instead of quarterly
--- rewards expire after 60 days instead of 90 days

As noted, rewards are paid in increments of 1000 points / $10 and both recycling and purchase rewards count toward the 1000 pt / $10 increments.

As for point carryover from month to month, its sort of similar in that points carryover from month to month but do not carryover beyond quarters end.
Reply
Joined Dec 2004
L4: Apprentice
> bubble2 352 Posts
85 Reputation
linlj
06-18-2013 at 10:25 AM.
06-18-2013 at 10:25 AM.
Wow, that's beyond horrible. I hope they somehow use OM's program instead after the merger (wishful thinking, I know). Oh well, can't fault them for tidying up their program to weed out the leechers but I'll make sure I leech what I can before the changes go into effect.
Reply
Joined Apr 2005
L5: Journeyman
> bubble2 842 Posts
590 Reputation
DOWNBYTHESEASIDE
06-18-2013 at 12:00 PM.
06-18-2013 at 12:00 PM.
Quote from linlj :
Wow, that's beyond horrible. I hope they somehow use OM's program instead after the merger (wishful thinking, I know). Oh well, can't fault them for tidying up their program to weed out the leechers but I'll make sure I leech what I can before the changes go into effect.
Why is the program so horrible?
We still get $20 a month. They drop the spending from $60 a quarter to $30 a quarter that needs to be made by $10 a month.
Rewards are paid montly instead of quarterly.
The only change I see that is worse is only 2 months to use the rewards instead of 3.
Am I missing something? I have no problems with the new reward program.


You only have 12 more days to leech the old system..
Reply

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Joined Jul 2007
Smiling! :)
> bubble2 3,386 Posts
3,238 Reputation
Smiles11
06-18-2013 at 12:13 PM.
06-18-2013 at 12:13 PM.
Quote from LEDZEPZOSO :
Why is the program so horrible?
We still get $20 a month. They drop the spending from $60 a quarter to $30 a quarter that needs to be made by $10 a month.
Rewards are paid montly instead of quarterly.
The only change I see that is worse is only 2 months to use the rewards instead of 3.
Am I missing something? I have no problems with the new reward program.


You only have 12 more days to leech the old system..
I think it is ok as well. I have to go there to recycle the carts anyway so spending $10 while I am there and probably the previous $20 of ink credit will be easy enough. Way better than forcing me to buy ink I don't need/want.
Reply
Page 46 of 113
Start the Conversation
 
Link Copied

The link has been copied to the clipboard.