Lions Clubs International selected environmental service as an activity for Lions Clubs because it believes that the preservation of our natural resources and the improvement of the quality of life are goals toward which all concerned people should strive. It is the responsibility of us all to care for our planet. Lions enjoy a unique position of leadership as stewards of the earth. Our positive results will encourage others to undertake environmental services. Efforts multiply and every effort is needed. Each year millions of printer cartridges end up in our landfills. By recycling cartridges we accomplish two objectives. First, we can reduce the amount of waste that goes into our landfills. Secondly, we can turn empty cartridges into cash which will go to support our programs for the blind and visually impaired.

Collection boxes will be provided for collection use. Order the collection boxes by completing the order form, they will be shipped to you. Be sure to check the collection boxes frequently. When you have accumulated enough cartridges, send them to the collection center address on the prepaid address label. You can ship the cartridges to the Lion's Certified Collection Center Inc. Do not ship the cartridges to the regional eyeglass collection centers. If your organization wants to raise funds by collection cartridges and other item, visit our funding registration link.

Please do not mix cartridges and glasses. They may be sent in the same box, but should be in separate bags within the box. Please indicate your club and the number of items being sent.

Ideas and Suggestions Appoint a Club Chairman. Send information to homes and offices. Give people a reason to feel good about contributing. Explain how collecting empty cartridges can help the environment and how the proceeds will benefit the blind and visually impaired. Ask your Sunday School Class or Church Group to support this effort. Ask friends, neighbors and family members to save empties for you at home and at the office. Make it easy by setting up collection boxes.

Offer to collect empties from businesses and offices that you frequent or have access to such as; hospitals, banks, insurance companies, doctors, dentists, lawyers, accountants, auto dealerships and others. Offer to set up recycling centers at larger businesses, factories or stores. We will be happy to ship collection containers for laser cartridges and ink cartridges direct to a business sponsor. Information for local Lion's Clubs.

Donate Used Hearing Aids    Recycle Laser and Inkjet Print Cartridges 

We also Recondition Cell Phones and Accessories and give them to Battered Women

Other important Organizations you can help

Clothing, household goods, furniture

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Coming Soon:  Medical Equipment  Information for Eye Professionals,  Information for Pharmacies, Donate Unused Aids Drugs, Orchids for AIDS, Donate Wheelchairs