Every year, millions of brand-new ink and toner cartridges are discarded - not because they’re defective or empty, but simply because they’re no longer needed.
It happens when:
- Offices upgrade their printers
- Warehouses clear out excess inventory
- Businesses go paperless
- Products hit expiration dates that don’t reflect real usability
This wasteful cycle isn’t just bad for the environment - it’s costing all of us.
At DoorStepInk, we’re changing that story by rescuing OEM surplus ink and giving it the full life it was designed for.
Why Perfectly Good Ink Gets Tossed
Most people assume the only cartridges that get trashed are empty ones. But in reality, the bigger tragedy is how much unused, unopened, and original-brand ink is sent to landfills every day.
Why?
- A company upgrades its printer fleet and no longer needs its older cartridges
- Surplus cartridges sit on a shelf past their “sell-by” date - even though they’re still functional
- Retailers liquidate overstock rather than redistribute it
- Moving or reorganizing leads to bulk supplies being dumped instead of reused
This kind of disposal happens behind the scenes, far away from public attention - but the environmental toll is massive.
The Environmental Impact
When unused ink and toner cartridges are thrown out:
- They contribute to the growing problem of e-waste
- Plastics and metals in the cartridges can take hundreds to thousands of years to break down
- Ink residue can leach into soil and water, releasing toxic compounds and microplastics
- Valuable materials like aluminum, copper, and engineering-grade plastic are lost forever
It’s not just a waste of money - it’s a waste of natural resources.
DoorStepInk's Solution: Rescuing Before It Hits the Bin
At DoorStepInk, we actively source and recover OEM surplus from:
- Businesses that no longer need their inventory
- Distributors clearing out stock
- Liquidations and printer upgrades
- Educational or government institutions retiring equipment
We intercept these cartridges before they’re thrown away and offer them to our customers at heavily discounted prices.
You get:
- Brand-name quality
- Unused, sealed cartridges
- Reliable performance
- A greener printing option - with less guilt and more value
- Ultimately, you save money!
Why This Matters to You
By buying OEM surplus from DoorStepInk, you're not just saving money - you're helping reduce:
- Plastic waste
- Toxic landfill contribution
- Energy consumption required to produce new cartridges
And unlike third-party imports or knockoff ink, our surplus cartridges are:
- 100% genuine OEM
- Shipped from our facility in Chatsworth, California
- Backed by honest customer service and fast delivery
- Comes with a 100% satisfaction guarantee
The Bigger Picture
There’s a hidden cost in the way ink is distributed, sold, and discarded. DoorStepInk offers a better path - one that supports your budget and the environment.
When you shop OEM surplus:
- You give ink a second chance
- You prevent unnecessary landfill waste
- You get the quality your printer was built for, at a fraction of the cost
Browse our latest OEM surplus ink and toner deals at www.doorstepink.com and make your next print job part of the solution.
