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Staples In-Store Offer: Recycle Any Ink/Toner Cartridges & Earn

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Staples [Store Locator] is offering Staples Rewards Members (free to join): 500 Staples Rewards Points when you Recycle Any Eligible Ink or Toner Cartridges (see list below). Offer valid in-store only for up to 10 eligible items (5000 reward points total).

Additionally, Staples is offering a Coupon for $10 Off a $30+ Purchase when you recycle (exclusions apply) valid in-store only.

Thanks to Community Member SUCHaDEAL for sharing this deal.

Note: 5000 rewards points are equivalent to $25 savings at Staples when redeemed.

Eligible Items:
  • Ink cartridges
  • Toner cartridges & drum units

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  • Offer Terms:
    • Valid in Staples U.S. stores.
    • Offer available to Staples Easy Rewards members only.
    • Members may recycle a maximum of 10 eligible items and receive 500 points per eligible item in store.
    • Eligible items are ink & toner cartridges.
    • Points earned for eligible item(s) recycled online may take up to 60 business days to be issued.
    • Staples will accept additional eligible items for recycling, but points will only be issued for up to the monthly limit
    • Offer valid through October 5, 2024 or while offer last
  • Refer to the original post & forum comments for additional details & discussion. -StrawMan86

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Staples [Store Locator] is offering Staples Rewards Members (free to join): 500 Staples Rewards Points when you Recycle Any Eligible Ink or Toner Cartridges (see list below). Offer valid in-store only for up to 10 eligible items (5000 reward points total).

Additionally, Staples is offering a Coupon for $10 Off a $30+ Purchase when you recycle (exclusions apply) valid in-store only.

Thanks to Community Member SUCHaDEAL for sharing this deal.

Note: 5000 rewards points are equivalent to $25 savings at Staples when redeemed.

Eligible Items:
  • Ink cartridges
  • Toner cartridges & drum units

Editor's Notes

Written by Discombobulated | Staff
  • Offer Terms:
    • Valid in Staples U.S. stores.
    • Offer available to Staples Easy Rewards members only.
    • Members may recycle a maximum of 10 eligible items and receive 500 points per eligible item in store.
    • Eligible items are ink & toner cartridges.
    • Points earned for eligible item(s) recycled online may take up to 60 business days to be issued.
    • Staples will accept additional eligible items for recycling, but points will only be issued for up to the monthly limit
    • Offer valid through October 5, 2024 or while offer last
  • Refer to the original post & forum comments for additional details & discussion. -StrawMan86

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recycled this morning, this is on top of whatever your monthly limit is. I recycled my monthly 20 ink limit (400 pts each) + this promo 10 ink (500 pts each) = got the13,000 pts on ink recycling already
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Sep 1, 2024 5:14 PM
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dealjumprSep 1, 2024 5:14 PM
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Appreciate the heads up. Mine was already shown as activated
Sep 1, 2024 6:24 PM
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frozenmbaSep 1, 2024 6:24 PM
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recycled this morning, this is on top of whatever your monthly limit is. I recycled my monthly 20 ink limit (400 pts each) + this promo 10 ink (500 pts each) = got the13,000 pts on ink recycling already
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Starrx05Sep 1, 2024 6:54 PM
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Quote from frozenmba View quoted comment :
recycled this morning, this is on top of whatever your monthly limit is. I recycled my monthly 20 ink limit (400 pts each) + this promo 10 ink (500 pts each) = got the13,000 pts on ink recycling already
Dang... So that means $65 a month? I forgot to do more last month. Are you a Plus member?

Edit: Nvm... you're getting 400 pts per cart so it's $2 each meaning you're Plus member.
Last edited by Starrx05 September 1, 2024 at 01:14 PM.
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SlackySep 1, 2024 7:27 PM
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Quote from frozenmba View quoted comment :
recycled this morning, this is on top of whatever your monthly limit is. I recycled my monthly 20 ink limit (400 pts each) + this promo 10 ink (500 pts each) = got the13,000 pts on ink recycling already
Every time this deal comes up, I hear it both ways- that it's in addition to the 20, or it's part of the 20. I called Staples CSRs and that, of course, added only more confusion as they are not trained on the promo.

I'm glad you're reporting extra rewards on top, but this term gives me pause:

"Staples will accept additional eligible items for recycling, but points will only be issued for up to the monthly limit."
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Quote from Slacky View quoted comment :
Every time this deal comes up, I hear it both ways- that it's in addition to the 20, or it's part of the 20. I called Staples CSRs and that, of course, added only more confusion as they are not trained on the promo.

I'm glad you're reporting extra rewards on top, but this term gives me pause:

"Staples will accept additional eligible items for recycling, but points will only be issued for up to the monthly limit."
The offers cannot be stacked. You should recycle 30 or 20 + 10 (this is what I did last month) to get the full value. This is assuming that you are Plus.
Sep 1, 2024 8:52 PM
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I recycled some yesterday and the pro tip from the manager at my store was to do the battery/electronics recycling first in separate transaction, then recycle the ink jet cartridges in second transaction, that way the inkjet doesn't get counted as the battery recycle reward.
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JaTaNSep 1, 2024 9:20 PM
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Staples app also has a coupon for free gel pens

Edit:
Got 5000pts for 10 ink today -- found the pen by the register

Sharpie S-Gel 2pk black ink medium 0.7mm comfort grip -- top right of package shows part number 2096156 ($2.99 retail)

My store wasn't taking electronics so couldn't recycle phone case (Glenview, IL)
Last edited by JaTaN September 1, 2024 at 03:48 PM.

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Sep 1, 2024 9:51 PM
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mcbrewskySep 1, 2024 9:51 PM
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I haven't done the 'regular' ink recycling in a while. Don't they still require you to spend a certain amount on ink/toner within a certain time period to qualify your 'regular' ink recycling?

Can't remember the last time I needed to purchase ink/toner. So, would it still be worth doing Staples' regular ink recycling (in addition to these special offers)?
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Quote from mcbrewsky View quoted comment :
I haven't done the 'regular' ink recycling in a while. Don't they still require you to spend a certain amount on ink/toner within a certain time period to qualify your 'regular' ink recycling?

Can't remember the last time I needed to purchase ink/toner. So, would it still be worth doing Staples' regular ink recycling (in addition to these special offers)?
No, they got rid of that requirement several months ago.
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YamahaRickSep 1, 2024 10:02 PM
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I still have probably 500 or so cartridges in my garage - but stopped going to the store on a monthly basis once the program was changed. Lost Plus status on one account when they cancelled the credit card, and couldn't see paying for it on a second account.

That being said, is recycling still worth it? No minimum spend? No expiration date on the points? Can you still get Plus status by paying, and if so, how much is the annual fee?

TIA.
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JaTaNSep 1, 2024 10:55 PM
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Quote from YamahaRick View quoted comment :
I still have probably 500 or so cartridges in my garage - but stopped going to the store on a monthly basis once the program was changed. Lost Plus status on one account when they cancelled the credit card, and couldn't see paying for it on a second account.

That being said, is recycling still worth it? No minimum spend? No expiration date on the points? Can you still get Plus status by paying, and if so, how much is the annual fee?

TIA.
You can check your free rewards account to see how much they give for ink recycling on your specific account -- mine is only 100pts each (50 cents) up to 10/mo so not worth it for me (stopped recycling earlier this year but I only had a few dozen ink left)

You can do these bonus ink recycling offers when they come around (using mine up on those) -- last month and this month its 5k pts ($25) for 10 ink plus you can still recycle your regular monthly amount on top (you have plenty to recycle)

You can do bonus ink offer once more early Oct -- you can bank the pts for a big purchase

Do my Easy Rewards points expire?
Points don't expire so long as your Easy Rewards member account is active. For an account to remain active, a member must earn or redeem at least one point in an 18-month period.
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Quote from JaTaN View quoted comment :
Staples app also has a coupon for free gel pens

Edit:
Got 5000pts for 10 ink today -- found the pen by the register

Sharpie S-Gel 2pk black ink medium 0.7mm comfort grip -- top right of package shows part number 2096156 ($2.99 retail)

My store wasn't taking electronics so couldn't recycle phone case (Glenview, IL)
NOTE: I was told at my store yesterday they were only sent 20 packs of the free pens to give out, assume that's all stores. They had 2 left (1 left) after I showed up.

If that's the case nationwide, don't get your hopes up getting free pens. Also be aware the stores are also very busy now on weekends and after school with kids/parents getting school supplies in many areas, so be prepared to wait on line if you go during peak times.
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ludhianviSep 2, 2024 12:00 AM
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Signed up for a new account to take advantage of this 5k pts ($25) for 10 ink. I only see 100pts each for regular recycling. If I only recycle 10-inks, will it count towards the bonus offer of 5k pts ($25) for 10 ink or the regular offer of 100 points? Thanks.
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JaTaNSep 2, 2024 12:02 AM
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Quote from ludhianvi View quoted comment :
Signed up for a new account to take advantage of this 5k pts ($25) for 10 ink. I only see 100pts each for regular recycling. If I only recycle 10-inks, will it count towards the bonus offer of 5k pts ($25) for 10 ink or the regular offer of 100 points? Thanks.
Bonus ink pts first then reg pts if you recycle more

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Quote from JaTaN View quoted comment :
Bonus ink pts first then reg pts if you recycle more
Great, thanks.

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