SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C.

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 of 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

October 26, 2010
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Date of Report (date of earliest event reported)

American TonerServ Corp.
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Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter

Delaware	333-120688	33-0686105
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State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation	Commission File Number	IRS Employer Identification Number

6085 State Farm Drive, Suite 110, Rohnert Park, CA 94928
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Address of Principal Executive Offices, Including Zip Code

(800) 736-3515
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Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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ITEM 5.02 DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR CERTAIN OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN OFFICERS; COMPENSATORY ARRANGEMENTS OF CERTAIN OFFICERS.

On October 26, 2010, Thomas Hakel advised the Company that he will resign as a Director of American TonerServ Corp. (the "Company") effective October29, 2009. Mr. Hakel's resignation was for personal reasons and not because of a disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.

AMERICAN TONERSERV CORP.


Dated: November 1, 2010	By:	/s/ Daniel J. Brinker
		Daniel J. Brinker, Chief Financial Officer

AMERICAN TONERSERV CORP. 8-K