Blue Trading has been focused in the collection of used empty inkjet and toner printer cartridges, providing an environmentally and responsible way of recycling. Since our inception in 2006, we have continued to grow our collection programs in Florida, buying and selling throughout the United States. We operate from our 20,000 square foot facility in Medley, Florida (Miami) where we inspect over 50,000 cartridges per month. We tailored our warehouse layout so we can handle high volumes of cartridges efficiently. Our full time inspection team is trained to follow a strict inspection process using customized systems and applications, in order to offer the best possible results for our business partners. Customers can rely on a high quality empty cartridge and vendors can count on very competitive pricing and getting paid on time. Our collection programs work with schools, companies and nonprofit organizations to help generate funds by collecting to recycle used cell phones, used empty inkjet and toner cartridges. All items collected are tested, evaluated and qualified for the program. We implement zero landfill practices to help the environment by reducing the amount of non-biodegradable waste into the landfills while providing an income generating and environmentally accountable recycling solution for our community.

1. Since 2005 Blue Trading (BT) has been engaged in
collection and brokerage of empty printer cartridges
(Toners, Inkjets & Cell Phones)

2. → Empty Toner Cartridges
→ Empty Inkjet Cartridges
→ Surplus Toner & Inkjets
→ Used Cellphones

3. Note: Fall out is shipped to our Downstream Partner as an End of Life Solution

4. Ink & Toner Cartridge Processing Flow Chart
Arrival of Materials
Virgin Toners
Inspection
Prepare Materials
for Inspection
Damaged
Inkjets
Non Virgin
Inkjets
Virgin
Inkjets
Non Virgin
Toners
Damaged
Toners
Packaging
Production
Ready boxes
Packaging
Production
Ready boxes
Packaging
Pallets
Shipped
To Toner
Remanufacturers
Shipped
To Inkjet
Remanufacturers
Shipped To
Downstream
Partners
Cardboard
Shipped To
Cardboard
Recyclers

5. Since November 2012,
we are using a new
Recycling Partner
to improve our downstream
and End of Life Solutions of
decommissioned printer
cartridges.

6. • More efficient Workflow
• New inspection software system
• Real time data entry
• Close the Loop (downstream)
→ Result:
• Inspect more in less time
• Quicker turn around
• Avoid human error
• Faster payment for Business
Partners

7. • Boxes come comingled with mixed cartridges
• Toner Dust Contamination
• Exposure to heat or high humidity levels
• Broken, crushed cartridges
• Received E-Waste on several occasions
→ This leads to
• Slows down inspection
• High fall out rates
• Lower ROI
• Lower turn around time

8. • Separate Toner & Inkjets, Surplus and cell phones
• Not throwing, but placing in Gaylords
• Layer of cardboard in between toners when possible
• Limiting outdoor exposure
• Placing lids or cover box openings
• Surplus should be palletized separately
• Avoid toner dust contamination
→This will lead to:
• Higher recovery ratio
• Quicker turn around time
• Higher ROI
• Faster Inspection time
• Improved Pricing

9. 1. Payments: Current payment method is CC, suggestion is to
pay by check (save money in CC Fees). What is your
preferred method of payment?
2. Shipments: We are only picking up from Tampa, is there
other locations?
3. Ideal situation would be to maintain a constant flow of
payments and pick ups
4. Questions or other suggestions…

10. Toner Dust Contamination
Bags with Toners
Broken Pallets
Comingled and mixed items

11. Keep Surplus separate
Place the cartridges