Responsibly disposing of products and packaging can help us to look after the world we live in, protect the environment and reduce our carbon footprint. Most of our consumer products and their packaging are recyclable, so please use the below as a guide for how to safely and responsibly dispose of our products.
Electronic Imaging – X Series Cameras & Lenses
- Cardboard product packaging – widely recyclable, please refer to your local scheme.
- Paper owner’s manuals – widely recyclable, please refer to your local scheme.
- Protective packaging (including plastic bags) – widely recyclable, please refer to your local scheme.
- Batteries – recyclable via a dedicated battery recycle service. Find your local battery recycling service here.
- Fujifilm Cameras, Lenses & power chargers – may be recyclable via eWaste, please refer to your local scheme.
instax Instant Cameras
- Cardboard product packaging – widely recyclable, please refer to your local scheme.
- Paper owner’s manuals – widely recyclable, please refer to your local scheme.
- Protective packaging (including plastic bags and bubble wrap) – widely recyclable, please refer to your local scheme.
- Silver foil film packaging – widely recyclable, please refer to your local scheme.
- Film cartridge - widely recyclable when film is removed, please refer to your local scheme.
- Batteries – recyclable via a dedicated battery recycle service. Find your local battery recycling service here.
- instax cameras and printers – may be recyclable via eWaste, please refer to your local scheme.
- instax film – not recyclable. Be careful of your personal information and identity when disposing of unwanted instax photos.
Recording Media
- Cardboard product packaging for LTO Cartridges - widely recyclable, please refer to your local scheme.
- Protective packaging (plastic case) - widely recyclable, please refer to your local scheme.
- For the LTO Cartridge itself please refer to your local scheme.
Optical Devices
- Cardboard product packaging- widely recyclable, please refer to your local scheme.
- Paper owner’s manuals - widely recyclable, please refer to your local scheme.
- Protective packaging (including plastic bags) - widely recyclable, please refer to your local scheme.
- Batteries – recyclable via a dedicated battery recycle service. Find your local battery recycling service here.
- Fujifilm Lenses, Binoculars & power chargers– may be recyclable via eWaste, please refer to your local scheme.
Graphics Systems
Fujifilm Australia value the environment. An important factor in this is the disposal of waste related to the running & maintenance of your device. Manufacturers advice on waste disposal refers to local regulations. To assist you with this, please refer to the below table:
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Recyclable |
Landfill |
Trade Waste |
Recommendation/s |
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Wide Format UV Printers |
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Ink bottles/ cartridges |
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Y |
Follow local regulations to dispose of correctly |
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Waste ink tank |
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Y |
Follow local regulations to dispose of correctly |
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Filters / Gloves / Wipes |
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Y |
Follow local regulations to dispose of correctly |
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Mercury Lamps |
Y |
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Recycle as per local regulations |
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LED Lamps |
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Y |
Follow local regulations to dispose of correctly |
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Digital Print |
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Ink bottles/ cartridges |
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Y |
Follow local regulations to dispose of correctly |
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Waste ink tank |
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Y |
Follow local regulations to dispose of correctly |
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Filters / Gloves / Wipes |
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Y |
Follow local regulations to dispose of correctly |
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Lamps |
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Y |
Follow local regulations to dispose of correctly |
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CTP + Plates |
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E-waste |
Y |
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Recycle as per local regulations |
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Aluminium |
Y |
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Recycle as per local regulations |
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Slip Sheet Paper |
Y |
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Recycle as per local regulations |
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Plastic Wrap |
Y |
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Recycle as per local regulations |
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Processors |
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Developer |
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Y |
Follow local regulations to dispose of correctly |
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Rollers |
Y |
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Recycle as per local regulations |
Medical
Product/Equipment Packaging
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Cardboard packaging - widely recyclable, please refer to Planet Ark’s Recycling Near You
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Protective packaging (including plastic bags) - widely recyclable, please refer to Planet Ark’s Recycling Near You
Product/Equipment Disposal
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Radiation Apparatus - in Australia, each State and Territory has its own radiation safety legislation and regulatory body, please refer to your state-based EPA guidelines
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Batteries - 95% of the materials in batteries are recovered for recycling, please refer to Planet Ark’s Recycling Near You
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Computers, monitors, accessories, and unwanted software CDs - recyclable via electronic waste (e-waste), please refer to Planet Ark’s Recycling Near You ** Be careful of personal information and identity when disposing of unwanted computers
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X-Ray Film – widely recyclable, please refer to Planet Ark’s Recycling Near You
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Paper owner’s manuals - widely recyclable, please refer to Planet Ark’s Recycling Near You