End of life of a toner cartridge

Ever wonder what happens to your cartridge at the end of its life cycle?




End-of-Life process for a toner cartridge


6-Step Cartridge Grinding Process


1. Cartridge Evaluation All inbound units are inspected and designated for remanufacturing or grinding

2. Cartridges Disassembled Cartridges deemed unsuitable for remanufacturing are disassembled into base components.


3. Cartridges Sorted Components (plastic, blades, gears and PCR drums) are sorted for recycling.

4. Grinding Plastic cartridges are inducted into the grinder to produce plastic regrind.

5. Plastic Ready for Reuse Plastic regrind is reused in various injection molding processes.

6. New Product Development New product is created utilizing post consumer waste which completes West Point Products’ closed loop process.