OFFICEMAX LAUNCHES NEW INK and TONER RECYCLING PROGRAM

July 18, 2007

OfficeMax(R) Incorporated (NYSE: OMX), a leader in office products and services, today announced it has launched a new Recycling Program through its MaxPerks(SM) membership program. The OfficeMax MaxPerks Recycling Program provides customers with a comprehensive system to collect and redeem recyclable office items such as used ink and toner cartridges and cell phones with battery. After enrolling in the program, customers can select the recycle container size that best fits their needs and one will be shipped at no cost. When the full container is returned, a new container is automatically shipped to the customer for more recycle collection. For every qualified ink cartridge and cell phone with battery returned to OfficeMax, customers will earn a $3 reward in their MaxPerks account. The MaxPerks online tracking feature provides a record for each return and redemption, particularly beneficial for business accounting or fund raising activities that require regularly updated results.