Chapter 7 Replacing Consumables and Replacable Parts

7.2.5 Notes on discarding the Consumables

Follow a method for disposing of and sorting such articles if the method is specified by municipal bylaws. If you entrust a commercial processor with the handling of consumables as industrial wastes, refer to the types and characteristics of consumables below.

Consumables

Manifest information

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Type

Shape

Heavy metals

Characteristics

 

 

 

 

 

Toner cartridge (K)

Waste plastics

Solid

None

Toner cartridge (Y)

Cinders

 

 

 

Toner cartridge (M)

Scrap metal

 

 

 

Toner cartridge (C)

 

 

 

 

Belt cartridge

 

 

 

 

Waste toner pack

 

 

 

 

Fuser unit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAUTION! Do not incinerate toner cartridges and waste toner packs. Sparks may be generated, causing burns.

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