Canon Unveils Recycling Program to Consumers

Canon USA Inc., a subsidiary of Canon Inc., announced that the company is promoting its Consumer Products Recycling Program. The goal of the project is to recycle obsolete Canon equipment.

"We want to work with our customers to ensure appropriate recycling of certain Canon consumer products to help the environment and local communities," said Mario Rufino, of the environmental management and product safety department, corporate planning division at Canon U.S.A., Inc. "We are pleased to announce our Consumer Products Recycling Program to assist Canon customers in the United States in recycling end-of-life Canon products."

To recycle eligible Canon products, consumers can log on to http://estore.usa.canon.com/recycle/recycle.asp  and for a nominal fee, order a UPS shipping label by clicking the "Recycle Now" button. The shipping label will be sent via e-mail. If the printer being used does not print labels, customers can call 1.800.385.2155 to order over the phone and receive a shipping label by mail.

Pricing covers the cost of shipment and recycling. The fee structure is based on product category and includes:

-- $6, plus applicable sales tax - Binoculars, Camcorders, Cameras, Compact Photo Printers, Film, Scanners and Video Equipment

-- $12, plus applicable sales tax - Flatbed Scanners (CanoScan) and Bubble Jet Products: printers, multifunction all-in-ones and fax machines

-- $36, plus applicable sales tax - ImageCLASS Products, Laser Fax Machines and PC Copiers

Consumers will need to provide the Canon model name and product serial number to place the order. Once the product is packed and ready for shipment, take the box to a UPS-designated drop-off facility anywhere in the United States. UPS drop sites can be located by visiting www.ups.com or by calling 1.800.CALL.UPS. Upon receipt, the product will be recycled through a licensed recycling facility in an environmentally sound manner.

For a list of eligible consumer recycling products, log on to http://estore.usa.canon.com/recycle/recycle.asp. For a list of frequently asked questions or for further questions regarding the program, contact Canon by email at recyclesupport@cits.canon.com, or by phone at 1-800-385-2155.