Old Pens
Markers, Laser pointer, Ink pen, Gel pen, Used pens
Recyclable?
Blue Bins & Chutes
Other Recycling
Recommended
Repair
Often you can buy refill cartridge for old pens.
Search online sites for your pen model for refills.
Alternative
Tips & Suggestions
Can't repair or re-use? Take the pen apart and recycle the metal parts.
See instructions under Small Metal Objects. Note that the plastic parts cannot be recycled.
Alternative
Tips & Suggestions
Start your own pen recycling initiative!
Checkout the Save That Pen Starter Kit for info on how to setup your own pen rescue operation. Do note that Save That Pen no longer operates collection bins. See the link below for more info.
Save That Pen Starter Kit
Info & Insights
For pen-like devices like laser pointers, disassemble the broken items and recycle the metal parts and button batteries separately. Throw plastic parts away.
