Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
What is Recycle 4 Charity ?
It is one of the easiest fund raising programs in the country today. It's easy because there is absolutely no investment. To raise funds through this program you collect empty printer Inkjet and Toner cartridges and used cell phones. We pay you cash for all listed cartridges and cell phones you collect. We even pay all of the expenses to ship your empties to us! That's why our participating charities, schools, clubs and organizations think it's great. It's easy and funds accumulate really quickly.
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Who may participate in the recycling Program ?
Anyone and everyone is welcome! The Recycle 4 Charity Program is open to any person, school, church, club, business, charity or organization wishing to raise funds or simply donate the empty cartridges and cell phones to benefit participating charities.
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How does the program work ?
Simply collect the cartridges - package and ship them to us at our expense - we pay you once received. To maximize your collection efforts we have set up some unique recycling programs designed to fit your particular requirements. We have free Toner collection boxes, free Inkjet collection boxes and return baggies, and free customized flyers. Our consultant will work with you hand in hand to design and monitor the program to make sure you have a cutting edge recycling program. We want you to be successful and collect as many cartridges as you possibly can and we will help you do just that. You can also just ask prospective donors to sign up for our program and adopt your charity or school as a beneficiary, so they can recycle direct with us and you get the checks every month, it's that easy.
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How much will I be paid per ink/toner cartridge and cell phones ?
We pay market value for each particular brand and model number,
Click here for a list of qualified Inkjet cartridges.
Click here for a list of qualified Toner cartridges.
Please call for cell phone price list.
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When Will I be paid ?
Payment for Inkjet and Toner cartridges is made monthly in arrears 30 days from the last day of each month for all cartridges received during the month. There is a minimum check amount of $10.00 if amount due is less than $10.00 any one month we will donate that money to charity as it is not feasible for us to cut checks bellow this amount or to accumulate funds for multiple month.
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Is there any risk associated with handling my used printer cartridges ?
Printer cartridges are non-toxic and pose no health risk of any kind. But be aware, ink from Inkjet cartridges and loose toner from laser cartridges can leave messy stains on your clothing, furniture and carpeting. That's why we recommend that you place the cartridges in a plastic bag immediately upon receipt. That should keep any small amount of ink in the cartridge from leaking out. A word of caution: Try to avoid sorting your empty cartridges on carpeting or on upholstered furniture. Place old newspaper under your work surface when you are packing your boxes to avoid any spills, causing stains on furniture or fabric.
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Which cartridges do you accept ?
We accept most printer ink and toner cartridges, Laser fax cartridges and desktop copier cartridges including the Canon PC line of copiers. We have developed this site with an interactive database of all the products we recycle, and a powerful site search tool to help you find and identify those cartridges we recycle including a photo of the cartridge.
Click here for a list of qualified Inkjet cartridges.
Click here for a list of qualified Toner cartridges.
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Where will we find empty printer cartridges ?
Fortunately, the answer is everywhere. There are 100 million printers, faxes and copiers in use today and Millions more being sold each year. And each of these printers uses 5-25 cartridges each year. So you do the math. There are millions and millions of empty printer cartridges being used each year - and most of them are now ending up in landfills.
Today, nearly 50% of all homes have a home computer. That means they also have one or more printers. And nearly every kind of business and organization you can think of uses printers, faxes, and copiers. That's why we say empty cartridges are just everywhere.
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How do we store cartridges as they are collected ?
The best way to store empty Inkjets is in a zip lock type bag or any plastic bag. If you have a large bag, you can fill it with inkjets. Toner cartridges should be saved in the original packaging and box, besides protecting it from damage, the box serves as a shipping container and will get recycled as well. It's very important not to store any cartridges in direct sunlight, outdoors, or in a shed where temperatures can get very hot in the summer time. This will cause damage to the cartridges and we won't be able to reuse them again.
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Does it cost anything to participate ?
Unlike most fund-raising programs, there is no investment required for your organization to participate in the Recycle 4 Charity program. We supply nearly all the materials you'll need for the program. We provide the collection boxes for your inkjet and toner cartridges and we pay all the postage or shipping costs for you to send us your empties.
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Do you provide promotional material ?
Yes we do, once you register we will e-mail you 8 flyers in MS Word format that can be customized in word on your computer and printed on your printer. Plus we will give a handy collection tip sheet to chock full of ideas to help you collect cartridges and cell phones.
Our recycling coordinator can work with you hand in hand and provide you with personalized service to guide you through running a successful fundraising program.
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How long will this fundraiser last ?
This fundraiser lasts as long as you want to keep earning cash for your organization. Many schools and organizations have had this program in place for several years. In fact, once their students or organization members become familiar with the program, the number of cartridges collected usually grows dramatically the longer you participate. We collect cartridges year round, so you can send us cartridges virtually any day of the year. The longer you participate in the program, the more money you'll make for your school or oganization.
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What do you mean by virgin and non-virgin cartridges?
"Virgin" and "Non-Virgin" refers to the current condition of the Inkjet or Toner Cartridges being returned. A Virgin Cartridge has never been refilled or remanufactured. A Non-Virgin Cartridge has been refilled or remanufactured at least once. we accept both Virgin and Non-Virgin Cartridges but the vlaue we pay is less for non-virgin cartridges.
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Why do you want to pay for these cartridges ?
Many people don't realize that most printer cartridges - inkjet and laser toner cartridges - can be recycled. We use the empty cartridges we buy from you to remanufacture and sell as low-cost "Remanufactured Cartridges." This provides an opportunity for inkjet and laser cartridge buyers to save as much as 40% off the price of new OEM cartridges. While it's great that individuals and organizations can save money by using "remanufactured cartridges," there is another important reason why this program works for everyone. Recycling the empty cartridges you collect helps to keep them out of our landfills and provides local jobs. So not only is this program good for your school or organization - it's good for the environment and the economy too.
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How do we enroll in the program ?
Please fill out one of the label request forms on the home page or call us for assistance.
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What about my privacy ?
We promise to keep all your information confidential and not sell, share or rent your information or email address with anyone else. This information will be used solely to service your account.
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Do I need to pay to ship my empty cartridges to you ?
Not a penny! Recycle 4 Charity provides you with free boxes shipped to you for free and each box has a perpaid shipping label from FedEx ground, simply fill the box and call FedEx ground for free pickup from your office. In addition we provide free truck pickup for large shipments over 250 cartridges palletized or boxed, call us with your special logistics needs; we can customize a program just for you.
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How do I ship my empty cartridges and cell phones?
It's very simple, Fill our box with FedEx ground shipping label please call FedEx ground (800) 463-3339 for free pickup. For boxes with UPS ground return label just give your boxes to any UPS driver for a free return shipping, if you do not want to wait for a driver to show up at your door then you can drop off your boxes at any UPS store for free return or you last option is calling UPS to schedual a pickup of all your boxes for a $10 flat fee payable to UPS out of your pocket.
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Why should we use this particular fundraising program ?
It's the easiest fundraising program available today. We handle everything for you, we will sort and count the cartridges you send us, we provide marketing material, and it cost you nothing to participate. Plus we pay shipping, no selling of any products, no inventory to buy. Just collect and mail your cartridges, then deposit your money in the bank. Nothing could be easier than that. I hope you will join us today and give this program a try; you have nothing to lose and a lot of cash to gain.
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What happens when I donate my cartridges to Recycle 4 Charity ?
We will pay for the shipping plus make a cash donation per qualified cartridge or cell phone received to a participating charities.
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Do you pickup cartridges from Canada, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and US Virgin Islands?
No, not at this time, it is cost prohibitive for us to pickup from those locations. You can ship us your empty cartridges and cell phones for recycling at your own expense and we will accept them and properly recycle them.
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