While flipping through the forum .....

[divapickers]

As I was getting my daily fix here on the forum, I got to thinking.
Some of the newer members are asking for advise and places where they can get more scrap. My thoughts is everywhere. Hand out cards and fliers. We don't care if it's a mechanics shop or the grocery store or the guys gutting block buster that gives us scrap.
While on topic, others ask how can I make more money?
Hit the bricks and bang on doors. Place ads and answer emails promptly.
Don't limit yourself to just scrap.
We do it all.... I don't care what we're doing as long the truck is clearing $250 a day.

Today for example,
10 am
Arrived to pickup scrap after tenants vacate house after 3 years.
Hauled away fridge, washer, bar b q, 3 tanks 2 half full, 3 a/c window rattlers, and some small scrap.
Then they ask if we can do a dump run for them. Sure for $100. So we dump the scrap $95.00.
Get back to address at 11;30
load up the trailer for the dump on monday. Get the $100.

2 in the afternoon
Arrive on site to remove 6 man hottub. Charged $200 to remove it. Took me and my helper 1 1/2 hours to get it from back yard and into my truck.
Took it home and set it up in backyard, just needs a pump.
Pay my guy $75 for a job well done.

5 until 8 pm
Did curbside pickup and filled the truck up. 2 alum ford rims, a few bed frames, a/c unit, stainless pool ladder and alum cover roller, bar b q, all for scrap.
To keep
a much needed frog sandbox for Destiny, a cute leopard print kids sized loveseat and chair (thank God for our crewcab, it was stuffed), patio umbrella now have shade, and a Coleman cooler in great shape.
Resale
Dog kennel
2 working electric motors

All in all, had a stellar Sunday.
Don't limit yourself to just scrap.
Diversify your company and your phone will be ringing all year round.
My 2 cents
Scott and Betty