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  1. 07-09-2012, 02:40 PM #1
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    I have an opportunity to buy 500 lbs of compressors @ $ 15 I can make a quick turn around profit that once in my truck they go to the yard. Now the temptation is to cut and get copper & short . But as it stands i have a good amt and I am wondering is it legal to have a stock pile of AC compressors as i work on them are there implications as to how I acquire them . In the lower upstate city I have found some street people that sell you (not stolen as it's clear that there old ) AL barbeque's - Old Exhaust systems - rusty bikes - and in this case a bunch of AC compressor . I can always turn a profit . These people
    have no cars so for them it's a great deal . I used to buy TV's for a $1.
    If I have to many AC compressors are there EPA implications

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  3. 07-09-2012, 03:31 PM #2
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    Am I understanding this correctly? If it's old, it isn't stolen? I mean it is mighty hot and my head hurts...
  4. 07-09-2012, 06:37 PM #3
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    OK if i end up with like 1000 lbs of compressors do i need documentation as to how i have items that had freon a time ago
  5. 07-09-2012, 06:59 PM #4
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    Call your yard and ask them if they need any paperwork.
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    The yard has no problem they take them whole or apart but what is the EPA rule - say a surprise visit 1000 lbs
  7. 07-09-2012, 08:14 PM #6
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    I could be wrong but I don't think there is any EPA rule on compressors or the yards would have to comply with the rules and they would let you know what they are. Like Freonjoe said call the yard and ask them.
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    If you can get that many check on prices as is! Make a quick buck and be done...
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    Hazardous Components: Household appliances may also contain hazardous components, including used oil, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and mercury. For example, the cooling circuit contains oil that can be contaminated with ODS refrigerant. Some refrigerators and chest freezers manufactured prior to 2000 have mercury-containing components (i.e., switches and relays). Appliances manufactured prior to 1979 may contain PCB capacitors. For this reason, appliances should be recycled by facilities that safely remove these components prior to shredding and recycling. The Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) has more information on mercury and PCBs contained in home appliances.

    Safe Disposal of Refrigerated Household Appliances: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) | Ozone Layer Protection - Regulatory Programs | US EPA

    I found this on Google. IMO and it strictly my opinion if you have a large number of them just sitting around and any govt agency comes buy it could be a pain in the butt. I would think broken CRT's, or any materials that could contain haz. materials could lead to a mandatory clean up. The cost would be insane. I personally would not roll the dice and would just haul them in and take the win. If I was not worried about any unwanted eyes then it would be time to get out the grinder and get funky.

    Also in Pa the first step I was told to take was to get a DEP, Department of Environmental Protection #. As such any yard would be expected to have these materials and treat them correctly. My operation is in a 2400 S.F. building I own. I just keep stuff here and breakdown, process, and store it here.
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    I think he was talking about just the compressors and not the whole units. Yes the compressors have oil in them and they have to be drained. I have never been asked any questions about them when brought to the yard, only when I bring whole units do they ask about the coolants being proberly removed. Just like the coils and/or rads. that come out of ac units they don't ask any questions as to what they came out of or how did I remove the coolant.
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