I am new to this forum and would like to get some input from others who recycle e-waste, as well as ink and toner cartridges. For the past 5 years, I have been recycling toner and ink cartridges and have had great success. In the past 5-6 months I have been starting a new adventure of collecting e-waste such as computers, cell phones, copiers, printers and whatever parts I think may have some value. Many of these electronic parts / boards and machines are in working condition, others are only good for scrap. I have sold some machines and parts through ebay, but would like to work through a company outside of the ebay marketplace. I would like to find out what other scrappers and recyclers have been successful with, and what they can share with me. I would like to find out what buyers out there are honest and offers good pricing for scrap and parts. I have a continuous stream of incoming scrap and working parts (mainly from printers and copiers) and need to find a reputable business to sell to. Would like to use a business that pays for the shipping and provides a quick turnaround payment (if any exist). I have done some research and have some companies in mind, but have not actually gone as far as creating a shipment. I have heard of people who have sent scrap in and didn't receive any payment, or people who have been underpaid for their scrap / parts. I have had this happen with cartridge recycling, and don't want to go through that again.

With cartridges, I am pretty happy with the results I have had with companies I have used. Some of the companies are better than others, but overall been pleased with most I have worked with. I continue to use 2-3 companies for cartridges, as well as sell some through ebay. I compare price sheets and sell each type of cartridge to the highest buyer. I am quite surprised after doing some research of how many people recycling cartridges are using such low-paying businesses, or relying mainly on recycling through Staples to only to get a $2 store credit for each cartridge (maxing at $20/mo.). I have taken advantage of the Staples credit as well, but there is so much more out there willing to pay much more (in cash). I always took my useless (no value or damaged) cartridges to Staples and still got the same store credit. It makes me cringe when I go to Staples and see a cartridge someone has turned in for recycling that has a recycling value elsewhere of $15 or $20.

Even though I have had success with cartridges, I still want to hear other peoples experience and if they are willing to share who they sell to. Would also like to know what companies have been horrible to work with or didn't pay for what they sent in. I am also looking for companies or individuals who buy the toner bottles (tubes), such as Canon GPR-30. I get loads of these monthly and would like to find a continuous buyer. I found one buyer for these toner bottles, but he only buys on occasion, or when he remembers to buy. In the meantime I become overwhelmed with finding space for these things.

Hope I can get some good feedback and input through this forum. I am hoping it can provide the information I am seeking for.