Box Condition Rating System

Box conditions are rated from A to F with A being perfect.

A.	Rated box is perfect: A box that has no labels, tape or tape residue, no writing or marks and no dents or tears on the exterior of the box.
B.	Rated box is almost perfect: A box that may be perfect except some labels or small writing that T3 Toner LLC professionals can remove without any damage happening, possibly restoring it back to a 5 rated box.
C.	Rated box is still in pretty good shape: A box may have small rips on the exterior, small dents on the corners and/or labels that have been removed incorrectly.
D.	Rated box has many more rips: A box that has more tears than a 3 rated box, labels that have been cut off, large writing on the exterior, large dents and/or possibly holes in the box.
F.	Rated box is the worst of all box conditions: A box that has been previously opened or has no box at all. These boxes can be completely destroyed or loose units in another box.

Remanufactured Cartridge

A remanufactured toner or inkjet cartridge is when a remanufacturer takes an original OEM cartridge, disassembles it, tests and replaces any worn parts, fills it with toner and re-assembles for testing based on OEM specifications.

Compatible Cartridge

A compatible toner or inkjet cartridge is made by a 3rd party manufacturer and is made up of all new compatible parts.

OEM Cartridge

Original Equipment Manufacturer. An OEM Cartridge is one made by the Original Equipment Manufacturer, or OEM.

Who We Are

T3 was established in 1997 for the purpose of creating a recycling and supply program. T3 has been a pioneer in California’s efforts to promote and sustain a Full-Circle Solution for Ink, Toner, E-Waste, Printers, Parts, and Storage Media.

Using T3’s customized Full Circle Solution program creates an additional and continuous revenue stream for State and Federal Agencies, Educational Institutions, Private Sector Businesses, and Non-Profit Organizations.

T3 has the expertise and creativity to build a custom-tailored program that will generate revenue for any organization.
The T3 difference:

R2v3 (The Sustainable Electronics Reuse & Recycling R2 Standard v3), ISO 45001:2018 & ISO 14001:2015 Certified (see certificates)
Competitive buyback pricing and new supplies
Superior personal customer service
Our recycling efforts stay within California, and NOT shipped overseas
Based in California