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  1. Tin is simply a element like copper, aluminum,...

    Tin is simply a element like copper, aluminum, silver, etc.

    Pure tin is valuable but you don't find it all that much. I believe it is trading in bulk for around $9/lbs but have not checked...
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    Even in NH when I sell my scrap metal I need to...

    Even in NH when I sell my scrap metal I need to sign paperwork stating that all mercury have been removed. If I don't fill it out, they will not haul it away.
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    This is starting to happen more and more. The...

    This is starting to happen more and more. The major items are the mercury switch in some appliances
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    I not to far away, Littleton, NH. I know what...

    I not to far away, Littleton, NH.

    I know what you mean by no local Ewaste buyers.
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    Welcome, I have worked in NH in the Recycling...

    Welcome, I have worked in NH in the Recycling field for 18 years now and currently manage a towns recycling center. Where in VT?
  6. Thread: Copper rounds

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    Remember that many people don't see those as...

    Remember that many people don't see those as scrap. I have a few series of copper rounds that I think are beautiful. For one set I paid $3 each and there were 50 of them. That is roughly $48 per...
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    This thead is a question - Is that weight for aluminum or for cardboard? ...

    Is that weight for aluminum or for cardboard? Also, how much aluminum cans do you produce in a year? That would help decide on how much to spend.
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    This thead is a question - Most normal balers only make 500 to 600 pound...

    Most normal balers only make 500 to 600 pound bales of aluminum cans. If you get a vertical then needs to be a full stroke with a lot of pressure. Off the top of my head don't know of one that does...
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    Don't know what state you are in but more likely...

    Don't know what state you are in but more likely than not it is going to a R2 certified company. Not that that is the best. One of the so called founders on R2 and the Basel Action Network found a...
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    They are probably getting a credit for computers....

    They are probably getting a credit for computers. My work pays $0.17/lbs for crts, $0.00 for printers/etc, but getting a $0.10/lbs credit for computers.
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    This thead is a question - If clean I send them to Ewasted when I ship out a...

    If clean I send them to Ewasted when I ship out a few pallets (not sure on current price). If they are a pain to clean then I send them to my scrap yard and get 5 cents per pound.
  12. Thread: Windows 10

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    This thread has a tip for you - Confusing isn't it

    Confusing isn't it
  13. Thread: Windows 10

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    This thread has a tip for you - Windows 6.1 is the technical name of Windows 7. ...

    Windows 6.1 is the technical name of Windows 7.
    I read the article that you copied that from.
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    Regular alkaline batteries are a pain. They are...

    Regular alkaline batteries are a pain. They are actually a net negative in recycling terms. Meaning that it is actually worse for the environment to recycle them then it is to just throw them away.
  15. This thead is a question - My yard allows 5% contamination in with "old...

    My yard allows 5% contamination in with "old aluminum" which is just mixed types.

    Smaller yards usually don't do this because more likely them not they will clean it them selves to get more...
  16. This thead is a question - Around New Hampshire the big companies range in...

    Around New Hampshire the big companies range in price.

    CRT - $0.13 to $0.17 per pound
    MISC - free to $0.12 per pound

    Pickup fees vary from $75 to $175
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    For my full time job, I have 4 of the 5 that have...

    For my full time job, I have 4 of the 5 that have been at least in the guards. The other one is big into the local VFW since his father was in the service.

    Overall, they are good workers but can...
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    Good clothes that you donate can be a tax write...

    Good clothes that you donate can be a tax write off.
  19. Wisconsin | National - Had a great transaction with Army. Sent two...

    Had a great transaction with Army.

    Sent two small boxes out and a little over a week later got the results and payment.

    Even sent an spreadsheet with the results.

    Highly recommended
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    Congratulations! Always great for a community...

    Congratulations!

    Always great for a community to show respect to the waste and recycling field. It is one of the most underappreciated fields around.
  21. Thread: Copper Pennies

    by bpatnoe
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    I am a coin collector and variety/error hunter. ...

    I am a coin collector and variety/error hunter. It is amazing how many there are. I average 4 per box. They range in value from no extra to hundreds of dollars. Best one I found in circulation so...
  22. Wisconsin | National - GREAT NEWS about the Prepaid Fed Ex. You just...

    GREAT NEWS about the Prepaid Fed Ex. You just got more of my business by doing that. Currently getting a box together to ship.
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    I have seen ABS, PS, HIPS, PVC in computers.

    I have seen ABS, PS, HIPS, PVC in computers.
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    The worst thing is that sometimes the people who...

    The worst thing is that sometimes the people who sent them the stuff are the ones who have to pay to clean it up.

    Happened to a few transfer stations in NH about ten years ago.
  25. Thread: Hey

    by bpatnoe
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    Also welcome from New Hampshire

    Also welcome from New Hampshire
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