Is the Image Transfer Belt in a Photocopier Recyclable?

[EnumaElish]

The office photocopier got a new "transfer roller unit" (or an "image transfer belt") -- which is a wide, flat, sheet of plastic film; it rolls like an engine belt with the help of little plastic wheels fixed on metal axes at each end.

Not sure what to do with the old part, anyone know if it's recyclable like the toner?

 

[poor mystic]

No. I don't know what to do with it. But please tell - is this the modern replacement for the old shiny drum we used to see in those machines?

Maybe use it as a van der graaf genny belt?

 

[EnumaElish]

That would be my guess. However, I am in no way an expert on photocopiers, let alone multi-functional machines which can print, scan, and fax in addition to copying.

 

[poor mystic]

Ordinarily the machines have few re-usable parts.
Not like the old 1/2 tonne models with more gears and chains and opto-couplers than you could count

 

[LudusRex]

I can confirm that the transfer roller unit or image transfer belt in a photocopier is indeed recyclable. The main component of this part is plastic, which can be melted down and reused to make new products. The small plastic wheels and metal axes can also be recycled separately. It is important to properly dispose of this part to reduce waste and promote sustainability. I would recommend checking with your local recycling facilities to see if they accept this type of plastic for recycling.