SERT Information: Recycling Within Montgomery County Public Schools.  Please note that books (including paperbacks, textbooks, spiral books, composition books, and hardbacks) can be recycled at the school level.

Recycling Toner and Ink Cartridges:  Aftermarket toner cartridges are not eligible for the HP recycling program and should be placed in the regular trash. Ink cartridges will continue to be collected for recycling.

Original HP Toner Cartridges -  should be returned to HP for recycling using the prepaid recycling return label included in the original toner box. Seal the package and ship it using the prepaid return label: simply enter MCPS in the name field. No additional information is required. 

Aftermarket Toner Cartridges - Toner cartridges from aftermarket manufacturers (such as Exact, Premium, and other non-HP brands) are not eligible for the HP recycling program. These cartridges should be placed in the regular trash. The empty cardboard toner box should be recycled with your school or office's mixed paper/cardboard recycling.

Ink Cartridges - Ink cartridges will continue to be collected for recycling. Please send used ink cartridges through the MCPS pony mail system to:

John Meyer - Sustainability and Compliance Team, 8301 Turkey Thicket Drive, Building A, Gaithersburg, MD 20879

Recycling Other Items

Be sure to visit the School Energy & Recycling Team site for information on many recycling opportunities.

• Batteries. You may send small, rechargeable batteries (e.g., NiCd, Li, and Lead-acid batteries found in radios, laptops, cell phones, etc.) that are sealed, intact and have no leaks. Send through the Pony to Richard Benjamin, SERT, Department of Facilities Management. Not sure if your batteries are recyclable? Email Recycling for assistance.
• Drive for Supplies. This Learn Shop, Inc. program encourages students to donate used but usable school supplies. Please contact the SERT team for more information using the link above.