CompuCycle's Functional and Cosmetic Standards

Effective Date: 03/22/2023

Last Revised: 08/31/2026

CompuCycle Cosmetic Grade REC Cosmetic Category Condition
Assigned in Reuse Assigned in Reuse
D (going to be scrapped)C1 = Damaged (For materials recovery)
D (going to be scrapped)C2 = Used Poor (Heavy use and age)
  • Cosmetic blemishes are significant, such as multiple heavy dents, may require repair
  • Damages to latches, hinges, keyboards, etc. are prevalent
  • Critical parts are missing
DC3 = Used Fair (Moderate use and age)
  • Cosmetic blemishes are consistent with wear, including multiple dents, discoloration, and light to heavy scratches
  • Damage to latches, hinges, keyboards, etc.
  • Some parts, panels, bezels, or covers may be missing
CC4 = Used Good
  • Cosmetic blemishes include scratches and/or other surface imperfections from consistent use, but equipment is in good condition overall
  • Minor wear of labeling may be visible
  • Small dents and small areas of discoloration may be present from the removal of tags
  • No damage to latches or hinges, not any missing parts, panels, bezels or covers
CC5 = Used Very Good
  • Cosmetic blemishes include minor scratches and/or other surface imperfections from consistent
  • use, but equipment is in good condition
  • Minor wear of labeling may be visible
  • Minor dents and areas
BC6 = Used Excellent
  • Overall excellent cosmetic condition
  • May have light scratches or other minor blemishes from normal wear
  • Minor cosmetic blemishes have no impact on the system’s overall functionality or performance
  • Fully cleaned with all non-original labels removed
  • No missing parts
AC7 = Certified Pre-Owned (Seller or Manufacturer Refurbished)
  • Used equipment that has been fully restored to like-new condition with warranty
  • Fully cleaned and cosmetically repaired with no blemishes
  • No missing parts
A+C8 = Unused
  • New, out of box, unused equipment removed from original packaging with no signs of wear or alteration
A+C9 = New Open Box
  • New, unused equipment in original packaging where factory seals have been broken
  • No signs of wear or alteration
CompuCycle Grade Cosmetic Category REC Functionality Category Condition
Assigned in Reuse Assigned in ReuseAssigned in Reuse
N/AC6 – Used Excellent
C5 – Used Very Good
C4 – Used Good
C3 – Used Fair		F1 = Collectible or Specialty Equipment (Core Requirement 6.(e)(3)(A))
  • Collectibles are rare, vintage, and no longer manufactured or supported by the OEM
  • Specialty equipment are rare and specialized equipment not generally available in retail
  • May have broken or missing parts
N/AC7 – Certified Pre-Owned
C6 – Used Excellent		F2 = Verified Specialty Electronics (Appendix D)
  • Verified removed from operation with no known defects in functionality
  • No physical damage or defects
  • No corrosion
  • No missing parts
  • Part numbers and serial numbers verified accurate
CC6 – Used Excellent
C5 – Used Very Good
C4 – Used Good
C3 – Used Fair		F3 = Key Functions Working (Appendix C – Test and Repair)
  • A subset of the primary functions of the device that an ordinary user of the device expects to function are verified working through manual or software tests
  • Software may not be loaded or configured
  • Hardware required for key functions to be tested may have been removed after testing (e.g. Hard Drive)
  • May be missing components or parts not essential to key functions
  • Secondary functions may not be tested or working
  • May not include Focus Materials (e.g. Battery) that are not working or not tested
  • All missing components or parts will be listed for each item
BC6 – Used ExcellentF4 = Hardware Functional (Appendix C – Test and Repair)
  • All hardware is tested and verified working through manual or software tests
  • No missing or damaged components or parts
  • Software not loaded or configured
  • No hardware defects
BC6 – Used ExcellentF5 = Refurbished (Appendix C – Test and Repair)
  • All functions tested and verified working through software tests
  • Loaded and configured with legally licensed software for full operations
  • Software test results are available
  • No hardware or software defects
AC7 – Certified Pre-OwnedF6 = Like New (Appendix C – Test and Repair)
  • All functions tested and verified working through software tests
  • Repaired with OEM original parts
  • Loaded and configured with original manufacturer’s legally licensed software for full operation
  • Meets OEM specifications for full original functionality
  • Software test results are available
  • Zero defects