| How much money can we expect to make from our recyclables? |
That is up to you. The more qualifying items you send in, the more money you make! Actively participating schools earn an average of $100 per month or $1,200 yearly. |
| Is there a minimum number of items needed for shipping? |
Yes, please send at least a minimum of 20 items or 20 pounds worth of items to eScrip Recycling per box. |
| Which models are accepted by eScrip Recycling? Does the pricing ever change? |
Some cartridge models you send in cannot be refilled and, therefore, have no value. The same is true for the ability to recover parts for certain phones, iPods and laptops. eScrip Recycling buys nearly 1,300 different types of inkjet toner cartridges, phones, iPods and laptops. You can can view the list of qualifying items here. Pricing is updated frequently as the value on these recyclables is constantly changing. |
| Why didn’t I get paid for all the items in my shipment? |
Some of your items were either not on the price list, previously remanufactured or they were damaged.
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Media inspection criteria
- Light scuffs and usual wear are acceptable (disk, case, booklet/artwork)
- Must have the original case, booklet (if applicable) and front/back cover art
- Items with cracked, missing or torn/tattered packing or artwork/booklet are unacceptable
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Cartridge inspection criteria
- Must be on the price list to get paid for the item
- Previously remanufactured are unacceptable
- Damaged or broken items are unacceptable
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Small electronics inspection criteria
- Light scuffs and usual wear are acceptable
- Damaged or broken items are unacceptable
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| What is the payment process? |
eScrip Recycling deposits funds electronically to the enrolled group's account. |
| Where should we collect printer cartridges, cell phones, iPods, laptops, GPS devices, digital cameras, CDs, DVDs/Blu-rays and video games? |
These items can be brought from home, or parents can bring them from work. Local businesses such as banks, hotels, car dealerships and law offices are usually large contributors to the cartridge/electronics recycling industry. |
| There are many companies that offer the same type of program. Why choose eScrip? |
eScrip has negotiated one of the best deals in the industry. Compare our contribution amounts to others, and you will see why eScrip recycling is the best. |
| Once I sign up our group, what happens next? |
Within a few weeks you’ll receive your start-up kit which contains everything you need to get started: shipping labels, tips for recycling, sample parent letter to send home with your students. |
| How do we ship the cartridges to eScrip Recycling? |
Shipping Instructions in PDF format |