Are the cartridges recyclable? If so, what's the best way or place to recycle water filters?
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Good Question, I checked into recycling at my last filter change, but truly I didn't recycle mine. I would have preferred to recycle, but after checking with my local recyclers decided to junk it.If anyone finds these can be recycled, Please put a post out so I can further pursue recycling.Hope this helps
1397929
Good Question, I checked into recycling at my last filter change, but truly I didn't recycle mine. I would have preferred to recycle, but after checking with my local recyclers decided to junk it. If anyone finds these can be recycled, Please put a post out so I can further pursue recycling. Hope this helps
1397930
Of course they are!!! Just throw away the media that's inside of the cartridges. Then they can recycle the plastic, with recycle code 5 products!
803476
Yes they are disposable. I am not sure of they are recyclable thou. I believe so.
1536098
You don't need to recycle...It's pretty easy to refill.There are plenty of "how to..." Videos online
107434
You can disengage the tube from the cartridge and run a along tube cleaning brush through it. It shouldnt get too dirty since the water has been filtered before it enters the tube. I have had mine for 2 years and the tube is still clear and clean
2256179
I take the pods back to the store for recycling, but I don't think every store does that (I live in NYC). There's a contraption called the Outpresso that makes it easy to empty the coffee grounds (once they're empty they can be recycled anywhere). Unfortunately it's not widely available, but I think it can be ordered: http://www.outpresso.com/index-e-1.htm.
683335
You can use them in addition to your disposable cartridges. In the penguin 200 filter there are two slots, one can be used for the disposable cartridge and the other for the refillable. I use the refillable one for Ammonia Neutralizing Carbon. You could if you wanted to, use the refillable cartridge for your general filtering by filling it with a filter pad and some carbon.
2247834
I am no expert but I think what you are asking is about the outer plastic disk that these slide into. The outer disk can be reused with these filters. Hope this helps!
783783
There is no mention of recycling on the product or literature that I can find and it is referred to as a "disposable filter cartridge".
935568
You can take used cartridges to office depot. They recycle them and you get some sort of rewards points if you are a Office Depot club member.
80943
It is a purifier. Lots of sediment (like in the Colorado River/Grand Canyon) will severely limit the number of times it can be used before replacement. When the water source is not as silty it can last a long time. I've been using this filter for over 15 years with many replacements of the cartridge.
926687
It's a stream. For the money, this is the best filter system I've used. You can buy replacement cartridges, or just but another unit when the filter needs replacing.
817440
By the way, check the YouTube videos on how to wind back the cartridge counters to get an extra life out of your existing cartridges. Don't replace the old ones before they are empty.
1531802
No, the cartridges are filled with liquid. But the liquid recirculates so after the first day you're cleaning with dirty water. Skip the cartridges, take the cap off and rinse with the motor running under hot water. Saves money and it gets cleaner.
1291885
No.there are cartridges that need to be replaced but if you use filtered or distilled water you do not absolutely have to use those cartridges
1660983
i just checked, and amazon.com sells them. search: Mr. Coffee BVMC-ZH1B basket filter. i didn't think to use a basket reuseable filter, thanks!
2168248
I think the filter and cartridge are one and the same. You turn off the main water valve, unscrew the plastic housing, remove the old filter/cartridge and insert the new one. How often you do this would depend on how much particulate you have in your water supply. With our well water we replaced the filter every three months.
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We use a PUR faucet filter, works OK for us. Cartridges are a bit pricey, but they last a long time for coffee and cooking. If you drink a lot of water, well ...