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    Quote Originally Posted by Evan View Post
    For a yard dealing in Cardboard what is the main source of supply? Cardboard takes up a lot of volume per weight and isn't worth that much per pound so I imagine it's pretty hard to make work for people who don't own a baler. I'm guessing the main suppliers would be businesses who are trying to cut down on their waste disposal costs.
    That is the biggest hurdle for anybody that gets into it. You need a constant supply. I dont think it is obtainable as a primary area but would be good as a secondary.


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    How about Compost? Granted take for free and then sell the good stuff! But if a hoomeowner did not have to pay to get rid of there "trash" it may work!

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