Hi all, just wanted to say thank you for this great site full of valuable information and inspiration. I recently got into
scrapping to fulfill my financial needs as well as make me feel useful again. I have been disabled due to illness for 3 years now, after turning wrenches for 30 years and it really sucks. Momma was right...Your good health IS really the most important thing.
Anyway, I am obviously new to scrapping and have just tested the waters and only managed 2 loads so far. I go out trolling and do the curb alerts on CL ( fuel and travel permitting) and have learned how to harvest metals from TV's, monitors,washers etc, and I have a really nice neighbor lady down the road who saves all her cans for me (she really likes Coca Cola!) and has left a futon, an aluminum framed fold up bed, as well as other stuff.
I check all the dumpsters and scored on some space heaters, lawn tools, and even got some ballast resistors from the post office dumpster..
I visited the local thrift stores and left my name and # with them and offered to pick up and responsibly dispose of any unwanted or obsolete electricals/items etc. I'm working on a flyer and some cheapo business cards soon.
My goal is to scrap enough every month to afford our Dr. visits (wife is sick too) and keep the lights on, and have enough to be able to afford or rebuild a used trailer, a bench vise, and maybe even a sawzall.
I'm sick of sitting around and being broke all the time and stressing the finances. Scrapping is right up my alley, so to speak. It keeps my eye hand coordination sharp, and makes me feel useful. It's like a "job" and I can do it at my own pace. When I am in too much pain, or have my attacks, I can rest and try again the next day etc..
Lately I have accumulated 12 old style TV's, 2 rug shampooers, 3 vacuums, and 2 of those floor steam cleaner do dads that I'm going to either scrap or sell?, IDK yet..I also have 9-10 cable/Dish boxes remotes and cords I'm thinking
of selling on Ebay, ..seems to be a market for them..
I'm limited to what I can obtain due to fuel expenses, and my vehicle. It's hard to lift large stuff and fit it into an Explorer alone! I'm small potatoes now, and happy to be able to ensure me and the wife see our Docs, stay current
on meds and pay a bill. Scrapping has actually been a blessing in that regard, and so has this site. Thanks to all for sharing their time and knowledge!
May your scrap loads be heavy, and the wind at your back on the way to the yard!
P.S-What to do with those TV tubes? I can't afford the "disposal fees".....
