Thanks for the warm welcome. I'll probably give both ewasted and easyrecycle a try because of all the feedback I've read about them and because their posts are always helpful, friendly, and professional. I will likely make sure both loads are similar in content and weight, and I will just decide who I work with better for future loads.
As far as gleaning secrets and sharing them...NEVER!!!! Although I did copy and paste one of their price lists, adjusted the prices lower and I am calling it my price list when I get calls.
I am just getting into e-cycling because I like it better than hauling 10K pounds of steel, iron, and white goods. I am getting too old for that. Although I haven't hit a motherload yet, in the past week or so, I have been able to successfully collect 50 lbs or so of motherboards, without even really trying. I don't expect that finding material is going to be the main obstacle that I face, since there are very few people in my area buying this material, most charge to haul it away. I know in many areas finding material is a huge obstacle, and I may find it to be more difficult than I expect as I begin to tackle the task. However, I expect my biggest obstacles to be the learning curve and actually kicking myself in the pants to get the job done.
As far as contributing, I will do my best. Here is my first attempt. Have any of you guys ever tried depopulating a motherboard like the guy in this video:
(As a newb, I can't post links in the forum yet. So, to see the video, go to youtube and add the following after the .com part of the web address):
Heck, one of you guys probably made that video. It seems a little dangerous, but if the technique can be perfected and it can be done safely, I was wondering if this would help separate PM bearing parts and reduce the weight shipping non-PM bearing materials, ultimately leading to better profit margins. Please accept my apologies if I should just have posted this somewhere else.
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