This morning provided another example of doubling down during soft times, the value of SMF, and the importance reputation has on a business. I made a deal with the community landfill to haul their metal. The deal revolves around the land/lease agreement, they pay for Freon removal and deal with all environmental issues, and I haul at my convenience. Many curb co shop loading individual appliances, spending money driving around looking for metal, and hauling mixed loads. I can store, sort as needed, and use machinery to load. I can wait until I have a full trailer of just water heaters, or prepared, or air conditioners etc. before hauling. A separate agreement was made on electronics and air conditioners as these will be broken down. A key to the facility will be provided so I am not dependent on the hours they are open. For perspective, an out of state company use to come in once a year with a baler and haul four to six semi loads out. One of many reasons they were eager to sign on was the Freon issue and the fact I insisted a certified technician sign off on the removal. I learned about this through the forum (thank you to Kzscrapper, Freon Joe, and many others) and am tempted to take the class offered here.
Many of you know that I have only dabbled and experimented with ewaste and plan to make a deal with a member of the forum that will increase their business/income and provide a profit for myself and the local government. Overall this is a win/win for all involved.
Thank you to those that read my posts. My intent is to share what I am doing, hopefully to help others and solicit ideas on how to improve my operation. Any and all input is appreciated.
Originally Posted by Patriot76
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