new here with new business venture

Good ole NJ, where every govt entity will have its hand in your pocket. I can only imagine the regulations and NIMBY attitude a new yard will encounter. Working at an existing yard would be wise. Knowing which families you will have to make donations to also wise (only half joking here). You might have better luck starting an auto salvage yard with your background and work your way into a wider salvage operation. I will say there is a need for a yard along the western half of rt78. Good luck. I've owned several businesses in this state, and it is always tough to get going.