Today's non ferrous load

aluminum windows are fairly easy to take apart without breaking the glass. Place the window vertically between your feet stepping on the aluminum frame, pull up on the aluminum frame with your hands on the top part of the frame. Results may vary but usually no broken glass is involved.

Nice score! I usually don't get that much to take in one shot. My trips for non ferrous are about every three months.

Originally Posted by scrapping

aluminum windows are fairly easy to take apart without breaking the glass. Place the window vertically between your feet stepping on the aluminum frame, pull up on the aluminum frame with your hands on the top part of the frame. Results may vary but usually no broken glass is involved.

This is the method I use. I do it in my garage and I am careful and relatively gentle about disassembly. I would add that I don't hold the window BETWEEN my legs. I hold them vertically in front of me take the screws out or pry the twist connections apart. I generally just put the panes of glass into the house trash and they take it away for free. WEAR LEATHER GLOVES!

Originally Posted by scrapfever313

Never ever remove glass in a vertical position. It can shatter and puncture you with out warning. Was one of my first leasons gutting a house. Lay it flat, grass is best, use your smallest flat head or a butter knife an insert it where the frame/frame then twist, the frame should separate the rest is cake. I used to bust mine then I got smart an would either resell or give to people in need. wear gloves when handling after removed.

I am new here and not one to argue, but I would not lay a window on the grass on my lawn to do any recovery work on it. Too much chance for glass in the lawn, but everyone does what works best for them. I also resist using anything to pry on any recovery glass items. In my experience, prying results in breakage... But again, the job is accomplished by doing whatever works best for you.

Originally Posted by scrapping

aluminum windows are fairly easy to take apart without breaking the glass. Place the window vertically between your feet stepping on the aluminum frame, pull up on the aluminum frame with your hands on the top part of the frame. Results may vary but usually no broken glass is involved.

I tried this method this morning after reading this. It worked.

Don't want to "hijack" OP's post, but thank all for their post on the aluminum windows. I don't pay for windows and get plenty of them. Once in awhile even get some nice double pane vinyl windows, those get donated to Habitat for Humanity. I do have a pile of aluminum windows with glass to do. Most are large windows, most are too large to put between your legs. I have to be careful how we do this as I don't personally break everything down. Don't like accidents as there's no money there! Will have to figure a method and will post my results.