worn pc(d)u's - waste procedure

[Mark Bbb]

Hoi,
Here in Belgium it seems that the pc(d)u's are no longer described as hazardous waste.
That means that it can't be offered - for free - at the waste recycling center anymore.
It seems that it is described as domestic waste and needs to be offered that way.
I think it is than useful to dismantle the pc(d)u and sort out the waste from the recycle parts like metal and developer (toxic).
Is this procedure in your country the same?
By the way, Ricoh is collecting empty toners, but no worn pc(d)u's; maybe that is because there heavy and therefor to expensive to collect and transport?

[Gift]

Re: worn pc(d)u's - waste procedure

We use "ricoh return" program for every ricoh-related waste (fuser, toner, opc, drum units....)

RICOH Smart Return

So far we received no angry letter

Edit: in FAQ (in my language) they refer to both "cartridges" and "consumables" - in my opinion PM parts are consumables.

[Mark Bbb]

Re: worn pc(d)u's - waste procedure

We use "ricoh return" program for every ricoh-related waste (fuser, toner, opc, drum units....)

RICOH Smart Return

So far we received no angry letter

Edit: in FAQ (in my language) they refer to both "cartridges" and "consumables" - in my opinion PM parts are consumables.

I know that Scandinaven countries are very environmentally conscious, I think that is good.
I have asked Ricoh for this info, but they did not react.
I Think i have to ask them again.

[emiliorsg]

Re: worn pc(d)u's - waste procedure

Here in Spain the manufacturers jointly set up a platform for waste collection, required by the legislation on waste electronic equipment.

[DRichard]

Re: worn pc(d)u's - waste procedure

Here in Spain the manufacturers jointly set up a platform for waste collection, required by the legislation on waste electronic equipment.

Here in The U S of A, we just throw everything away! Into the lakes and rivers... out onto the streets and alleys... or burn them into the air we all breathe, because, well, we are Americans.

[slimslob]

Re: worn pc(d)u's - waste procedure

Here in The U S of A, we just throw everything away! Into the lakes and rivers... out onto the streets and alleys... or burn them into the air we all breathe, because, well, we are Americans.

Maybe you do but most of us are not idiots.

[DRichard]

Re: worn pc(d)u's - waste procedure

Maybe you do but most of us are not idiots.

"Idiot". "American". After traveling outside of the States for several years, I came to see that to many of The World's citizens, those terms are pretty much interchangeable. ("Bullies" is also a term that is used too.) I apologize if my facetiousness was lost on you, Slim but you are correct...indeed, all of us are not idiots.

[Gift]

Re: worn pc(d)u's - waste procedure

Here in The U S of A, we just throw everything away! Into the lakes and rivers... out onto the streets and alleys... or burn them into the air we all breathe, because, well, we are Americans.

Why do I think of Simpsons Tire Yard now

[Mark Bbb]

Re: worn pc(d)u's - waste procedure

Here in The U S of A, we just throw everything away! Into the lakes and rivers... out onto the streets and alleys... or burn them into the air we all breathe, because, well, we are Americans.

Oh, since we have the 'new arrivals' it is the same here: they make our country one big garbage dump place.
Strength boy, change is coming

[rthonpm]

Re: worn pc(d)u's - waste procedure

Why do I think of Simpsons Tire Yard now

Let me introduce you to: Centralia, Pennsylvania - Wikipedia

[luca72]

Re: worn pc(d)u's - waste procedure

Maybe you do but most of us are not idiots.

you reminded me of a funny episode, of years ago, in another company, where I worked, I put the exhausted pcdu in a closet, waiting to be disposed of.
once the boss opened the door, and it was full of pcdu type 1027 more than anything else, and he said to me: "what is this stuff?" and I "are pcdu used", and he, "next time, when you leave the customer, you can not throw it in the bin outside the subway?" obviously he was joking ... LOL

[luca72]

Re: worn pc(d)u's - waste procedure

Hoi,
Here in Belgium it seems that the pc(d)u's are no longer described as hazardous waste.
That means that it can't be offered - for free - at the waste recycling center anymore.
It seems that it is described as domestic waste and needs to be offered that way.
I think it is than useful to dismantle the pc(d)u and sort out the waste from the recycle parts like metal and developer (toxic).
Is this procedure in your country the same?
By the way, Ricoh is collecting empty toners, but no worn pc(d)u's; maybe that is because there heavy and therefor to expensive to collect and transport?

ciao, we, here in Milano, (I don't know if this is the case in all of Italy?) when we reach 10 machines to throw away, and 100kg of toner, Ricoh Italy sends us a truck to collect everything, for free, both situations must be satisfied, that is 10 machines, and 100kg of toner.the spare parts and pcdu go together in boxes, while the toners and waste toner bottle separately in another box.

let's say that ... the 10 machines, we reach them quite easily, but the 100kg of waste toner are a bit of a problem, as you can imagine ... but we ignore it, and we call them anyway

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[emiliorsg]

Re: worn pc(d)u's - waste procedure

Here in The U S of A, we just throw everything away! Into the lakes and rivers... out onto the streets and alleys... or burn them into the air we all breathe, because, well, we are Americans.

I imagine that as in all places there will be people who will do everything. There are dirty people all over the world, even here in the "third world" we try to do things right. I also say that my impression of the USA and Americans has always been very good, even when I have been there.

[emiliorsg]

Re: worn pc(d)u's - waste procedure

ciao, we, here in Milano, (I don't know if this is the case in all of Italy?) when we reach 10 machines to throw away, and 100kg of toner, Ricoh Italy sends us a truck to collect everything, for free, both situations must be satisfied, that is 10 machines, and 100kg of toner.the spare parts and pcdu go together in boxes, while the toners and waste toner bottle separately in another box.

let's say that ... the 10 machines, we reach them quite easily, but the 100kg of waste toner are a bit of a problem, as you can imagine ... but we ignore it, and we call them anyway

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Here in the machines they also ask us for a minimum of 1000kg and the toner, pcu, etc. We have a container that picks us up when it is full.

[Drivee]

Re: worn pc(d)u's - waste procedure

Here in The U S of A, we just throw everything away! Into the lakes and rivers... out onto the streets and alleys... or burn them into the air we all breathe, because, well, we are Americans.

I know that you are sarcastic and that you want to make point. I know that you are right. A lot of people do like this..in whole world.