Recycling Programs: USA

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Drum Unit Cash-4-Cores^SM Return Program

Each complete, undamaged and remanufacturable drum unit or fuser unit/assembly you return from the list below earns you the amount listed in the buy-back price column below.
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How to return my drum units to Katun

Simply contact your Katun Sales Representative or fill out the Recycling Shipping Request Form to request free, prepaid shipping labels or arrange a free pallet pickup. Then:

1. Write your business name and Katun account number on the pre-paid shipping label. To receive your cash payment your Katun account number must be on the label.
   NOTE: If you do not have a Katun account number, please complete the Account Application Form to request an account prior to shipping.
2. Affix the label to the package to be returned and ship.

For further information or to submit suggestions, e-mail recycling@katun.com.

Updated August 2020.

COLOR APPLICATIONS
OEM Models	Buy-Back Price (US$)
Canon ImageRUNNER ADVANCE C5535 / C5540 / C5550 / C5560 Drum Unit 0488C003BA (GPR-55)	5.00
Konica Minolta Bizhub C227 / C287 Cyan Imaging Unit A85Y0KD (IU-214C)	10.00
Konica Minolta Bizhub C227 / C287 Magenta Imaging Unit A85Y0ED (IU-214M)	10.00
Konica Minolta Bizhub C227 / C287 Yellow Imaging Unit A85Y08D (IU-214Y)	10.00

*OEM or Katun Brand Drum Unit.

Core buy-back values are subject to change without notice.

Katun will charge a $2.00 disposal fee for each unit returned that is not specified on our approved collection list.

Checks will be mailed by the second week of the month. Depending on the date we received your cores, it can take up to 8 weeks for you to receive your check.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I return my drum units and fuser units/assemblies to Katun?

Simply contact your Katun Sales Representative or fill out the Recycling Shipping Request Form to request free, prepaid shipping labels or arrange a free pallet pickup. Then:

1. Write your business name and Katun account number on the pre-paid shipping label. To receive your cash payment your Katun account number must be on the label.
   NOTE: If you do not have a Katun account number, please complete the Account Application Form to request an account prior to shipping.
2. Affix the label to the package to be returned and ship.

Who pays the shipping costs for returned units?

Katun will pay the shipping costs by providing prepaid shipping labels or car freight Bill of Lading for truck shipments of larger quantities.

If the drum unit or fuser unit/assembly I send in is damaged or incomplete (unusable), do I still receive the buy-back price?

No. Katun will not grant the buy-back price for those units received incomplete or damaged. You can maximize used drum units and fuser units/assemblies acceptance by ensuring that only those that appear remanufacturable (e.g. no missing parts or frame damage) are shipped to Katun.

What value will I receive if the buy back price is changed while my product is being shipped?

The buy-back price granted will be based upon the current price on the date of receipt.

How should I package my empty drum units and fuser units/assemblies for return?

The original packaging is always the best way to protect the units during shipping. You may return units to us in single-unit or pallet configuration. We encourage all our customers to return product to us in larger quantities to control cost and to minimize damage to the units.

When will I receive my check?

Checks will be mailed by the second week of the month. Depending on the date we received your cores, it can take up to 8 weeks for you to receive your check.

Cores received and processed by the end of the month are processed the first Wednesday after Katun Month end. Checks will then be mailed out that Friday. Any cores not received and processed by the month end, will be processed on the next processing period.

For questions email recycling@katun.com.

Single Unit Return Using the packaging materials that came with your new unit, place the empty unit in the new box. Seal the box. Place the appropriate shipping document on the shipping box. Ship to the applicable Katun recycling center. Note: Please do not return damaged or incomplete units. Buy-back prices will not be given for these units.

Pallet

Pallet Return Use standard size pallets in good condition. Using the packaging materials that came with your new unit, place the empty unit in the new box. Seal the box. Stack sealed boxes on the pallet. Securely band and/or wrap pallet. Use corner boards and pallet covers to protect the shipment. Contact your Katun Sales Representative or fill out the Recycling Shipping Request Form to arrange the pallet pickup. Note: Please do not return damaged or incomplete units.