Lexmark Launches Printer Recycling Effort In US

Lexmark International, Inc. announced the creation of the Lexmark Equipment Collection Program, designed to provide customers with alternatives when disposing of Lexmark products that have reached the end of their useful life. Consumers or businesses can obtain program details by going to the Lexmark recycling home page, www.lexmark.com/recycle.

"Our customers want to do the right thing when it comes to the environment," said Paul Curlander, chairman and CEO of Lexmark. "The Lexmark Equipment Collection Program provides our customers with a safe and simple way to discard their used Lexmark printers without harming the environment."

Over the past year Lexmark has taken a number of initiatives to improve the recycling of electronic equipment. The company recently became a partner with the EPA in the agency’s Plug-In To eCycling initiative. The company also has entered into agreements with Envirocycle and Nxtcycle to participate in regional electronic-equipment collection events.