RECYCLING PROGRAMS

First, we want to thank you for having chosen to help all these years with our recycling programs.  The Transverse Myelitis Association has received $9,694.00 from recycling toner cartridges and inkjet cartridges since 2005.

The recycling company we had partnered with since 2005 sent us a letter in the middle of June informing us that they were forced to suspend our program due to rising shipping costs.  They said it was no longer cost effective.  Apparently they must have stopped sending boxes before notifying us.  They would not process cartridges received after June 30, 2008.

When we received notice of the cancelation of the program, Jim searched for another company to partner with, and found Funding Factory Recycling Program.  We have now partnered with the Funding Factory Recycling Program to collect empty inkjet and toner cartridges so that we can continue our fund raising efforts.  For information, please see our web site at http://www.myelitis.org/recycle/.

Once you register, you can order pre-paid UPS return labels that you put on any box you have. That saves the expense of the company sending out the boxes first.  If you have already been registered with the old company, we were able to transfer some of the old accounts to the new company.  Before registering, try to use your old account.  When you fill in the information, use your own name as the “Organization” name, but also, PLEASE USE ID NUMBER 63960 AS THE BENEFICIARY.  This ensures that the TMA will be receiving the benefits of the collected cartridges.  When filling out the contact information, the form asks for a “title”.  You can list “other” and put “supporter” for your title.  Once the company has your information and you request shipping labels, they will ship them to you to place on the boxes.  Once the boxes are filled, you can take them to any place that picks up UPS packages (such as “Mailboxes, ETC.”).

We also have a company that recycles cell phones.  This is also available from a link on our website at www.myelitis.org.  Just click on the logo that says “cell phone donation”.  This is a bit easier.  You can go to the link, print your own label, place used cell phones in a box, tape it shut and affix the label to the box.  Then take the box to the post office or give it to your mailman for delivery.

Thanks again for helping us in the past.  We do hope that you will continue to help us raise money for all of the important programs and services that are provided by the TMA without charging any membership fees.