The company is offering a free used components collection service that will cover take-back of used binary ink developer parts (BID), empty ink cartridges, used imaging oil and bobbin wires.

It aims to reduce the impact of HP Indigo print operations on the environment and to help customers to ensure the used materials are being disposed of in an environmentally sound way.

Components are being collected and processed by Blandford-based J&G in collaboration with its parent company, Cleansing Service Group.

All the waste will be recycled as a source of raw materials, although BID units and bobbin wires will be shipped to Holland for reconditioning and reuse.

HP programme manager Cecile Mesmain said the scheme expanded the company's environmental sustainability efforts.

"We are glad to have J&G Environmental on board as the waste management service provider to execute our programme, because the company has a long-standing history and proven track record in professional waste control in the printing industry."