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Mister Recycleman is an environmentally responsible way to raise funds for your organization. Every year, millions of are placed in landfills. Cell phones are potentially harmful because they contain a large number of hazardous toxins that can pollute the air when burned in incinerators and leach into soil and groundwater when buried in landfills.
ONE CELL PHONE CAN POLLUTE UP TO 36,000 GALLONS OF WATER!
1. How do I get started?
Thank you for contacting us. To begin your Mister Recycleman fundraiser, please complete the registration form on our website at www.MisterRecycleman.com
2. How much money can we expect to raise by conducting a Mister Recycleman drive?
It is really up to you and your organization’s goal and commitment. Many organizations have raised $$$$ thousands of dollars in a single drive and others who have raised under $100. Your organization does not have to sell anything - simply collect used Cell Phones and Laser/Inkjet Cartridges. There are over 500 million retired cell phones in homes and businesses in the USA. There are also millions of Laser/Inkjet cartridges that are available to recycle too. Like any fundraiser, your organization will reap the rewards of your efforts.
3. Can any type of organization sign up for the Mister Recycleman program?
Mister Recycleman is designed to help any organization (school, church, youth group, choir, non-profit, business, club, Boy Scout troop, band, cheerleading squad, soccer team, etc.) raise money, while protecting the environment, through the collection of used Cell Phones and Laser/Inkjet Cartridges. Individuals can also sign up to conduct a Mister Recycleman program.
4. What kind of Cell Phones and Laser/Inkjet Cartridges. does Mister Recycleman accept?
Mister Recycleman accepts every brand of Cell Phones & cartridge back. However, we only pay for the ‘qualifying” items on the recycling list.
5. What is a “qualifying” phone?
A “qualifying” phone is one with an undamaged screen that will power up, makes a test call, a must be on our price list. A qualifying cartridge is an original OEM Laser/Inkjet cartridge that has only been used only once and is on our list. A remanufactured or compatible cartridge is not accepted for payout cash. If you have Cell Phones and Laser/Inkjet Cartridges that are on the list, we encourage you to send them in.
6. Do you a “qualifying” Laser/Inkjet Cartridges?
We purchase undamaged inkjet and laser/toner cartridges for most printers, copiers and fax machines. Please check our recycling list check for specific brands. Laser Toner and Inkjet cartridges must have the Original Equipment Manufacturer labels (OEM) and cannot show signs of having been previously refilled. WE DO NOT ACCEPT ANY REMANUFACTURED LASER/TONER MODELS.
7.How can I tell if my inkjet cartridges are damaged?
Inkjet cartridges are delicate and must be in perfect condition in order to function properly after being remanufactured. For this reason, it is important that you inspect your cartridges before shipping them, as we can only pay for those that can be successfully remanufactured.
8. How can I tell if a cartridge is REMANUFACTURED OR REFILLED?
Check the cartridge label. Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) like HP, Canon, Brother and Lexmark will have their label on the cartridge. Signs that a cartridge has been refilled include small drill holes, or caps attached with tape.
9) What does virgin, non-virgin, remanufactured and OEM mean?
Virgin
Meaning the cartridge has never been refilled. These are OEM cartridges from original manufacturers like Hewlett Packard, Lexmark , Canon and Dell.
Non-virgin
Meaning the cartridge has been remanufactured and previously refilled with ink. These usually have labels like Office Depot, Staples , Office Max and other companies that have a non-OEM name. Example of a non-OEM name would be cartridges that say like Premium or Premier Cartridges.
Remanufactured/Refilled
The cartridge has been drilled and refilled with ink making it non-virgin.
OEM
Stands for Original Equipment Manufacturer like Hewlett Packard, Lexmark, Canon and Dell.
10: When can I expect the payment check to arrive?
Mister Recycleman will mail you a check within weeks of when we receive your shipment.
11.Can I conduct a Mister Recycleman program outside the USA?
Yes, we are happy to recycle phones from any location. However, Mister Recycleman will not pay for any shipping costs from outside the continental United States or duties to enter the country.
12: Do we have to separate the Cell Phones and Laser/Inkjet Cartridges by model or keep
track of the different models?
No. You can pile all Cell Phones and Laser/Inkjet Cartridges in the same box. We do all the work for you at our warehouse, where the phones are separated and sorted through.
13: How can I find out what model my phone is?
Remove the back cover from your phone and pull the battery out. You will see an I.D. tag on the phone under the battery. The phone model number should be located on that tag.
14: What happens to information stored in the cell phones?
Cell phones that are recycled are completely dismantled, and through this process, the information is destroyed. Phones that are reused in other markets are “flashed” to allow new software to be loaded. This process erases the phone’s memory and enables a new number to be assigned. However, Mister Recycleman strongly recommends that donors clear the memories on their cell phones of any sensitive or private information before donating them. In addition, donors should always ensure the service on any cell phone they donate has been disconnected.
15: Are Cell Phones and Laser/Inkjet Cartridges donations tax deductible?
Many donations are tax deductible. Please contact your tax professional for more information.
16: Why are cell phones so harmful to the environment?
Improper disposal of cell phones is a serious threat to our environment. Every cell phone contains no less than 8 hazardous materials, including Arsenic, Antimony, Beryllium, Cadmium, Copper, Lead, Nickel, and Zinc. Disposing of these phones in a landfill allows these substances to leach into groundwater and soil. Burning them in an incinerator releases chemicals associated with reproductive complications, cancers, and developmental problems, especially in children. In 2006 alone, more than 130 million cell phones were discarded. One cell phone/pda can pollute up to 36,000 gallons of water which is enough drinking water for 153 people for one year!
Start your Mister Recycleman today and raise funds for your organization while
protecting the environment. Many organizations have raised thousands of dollars.
There is no cost to participate and the program never ends.
The harder you work, the more you make!
Some Collecting Tips:
Mister Recycleman is an environmental fundraising company that pays your organization to recycle used
Cell Phones and Laser/Inkjet Cartridges.
Collecting these items is easy! You simply go to your friends, family, and community and say to them:
“Do you have any unwanted or unused Cell Phones and Laser/Inkjet Cartridges that you want to
donate?
Your donation will help us raise money and also protect the environment.”Most people are happy to recycle these items, especially when they find out that phones can be toxic to the environment. Also tell the person you are talking to: “Your unwanted Cell Phones and Laser/Inkjet Cartridges will be recycled in accordance with EPA regulations or refurbished and reused. And, depending on the value of the items you donate, your donation may be tax deductible. All of the proceeds from the items we collect will help fund. Be sure to give the person a Tax Deductible Donation Receipt.
Here are other ways you can get the word out about your fundraising drive:
• Post flyers at local businesses, your school and your church.
• Have your parents hang a flyer at their office.
• Have your parents e-mail everyone at work and set up a “drop off box” at their office.
• Hand out letters to friends, classmates and neighbors.
• Send em ails to your friends and family
17) Does Mister Recycleman provide collection boxes?
Yes, we have a list of free collection boxes that are available for you. We also have other collection boxes available for purchase. You may also use your own boxes for collection & then we can send a prepaid label for shipment back to us.