Today's non ferrous load

Took a load of non ferrous in today

Usually take it in the first(ish) of every month

here are the results

Aluminum-
Old sheet (mostly screens and window frames) 201 lbs @ .51
Extruded - 49 lbs @ .72
unclean extruded - 9 lbs @ .55
painted - 17 lbs @ .61
clip - 5 lbs @ .62
irony - 104 lbs @ .18

electric motors 157 lbs @ .23

lead acid batteries - 217 lbs @ .29
(all from battery back up)

copper alum rads clean - 60 lbs @ 1.25
copper alum rad dirty - 35 lbs @ .73
house wire - 9 lbs @ 1,55
#2 insulated - 75 lbs @ 1.13
#3 insulated - 139 lbs @ .77
#1 copper - 3 lbs @ 2.8
#2 copper - 10 lbs @ 2,65

Just a little over $600 in non ferrous



all in all not a bad non ferrous load. Aluminum qty was a tad higher than normal while copper and insulated wire quanititys were a lighter than normal


Scrap yard of choice is a 70 mile round trip haul, but was able to bring back approx 30 towers from a shop in the are for the whopping total of $20
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How long did it take to accumulate? suprised the yard didnt make you remove the screens or plastic pieces. Nice prices thou, good score.

one months worth of material. even though some may have sat around a little longer waiting to be processed. I rarely remove screens. if its extruded frames I can remove screens and it goes from old to dirty extrusion. I have approximately 100 pounds of frames still waiting for glass removal that Will hopefully be ready by next month s trip in.

I think you did outstanding on those prices! I went to the yard also today and had very similar numbers as you. Your paid per. pound price were $.05 better than mine (I was thinking my yard was giving me a good rate?). Only the #3 insulated do I make $.03 (more). I sold 80+ of copper in three grades (BB, #1, #2). Had a little over twelve pounds BB wire at $2.85, 50+ pounds of #1 at $2.70 and the rest was #2 copper at $2.60 (not happy). I sold a lot of red/yellow brass, insulated wire and Cal. CRV today as well, was thinking those were good paying too (maybe not). I didn't sell any aluminum today, and that's what really got my attention about your post! The same yard that gets my "red" metals/CRV's, normally gets my aluminum (maybe not). This time next week we should be selling a couple hundred pounds of aluminum cast, 60 series clean, and have a lot of dirty extrusion. I hope and now plan on getting very close to your pay on those. So thanks for posting your numbers, honestly that is one of the many great things about this SMF site.

I have a question for you, hopefully you have process for. I have a bunch of aluminum windows to process (30 to 40). I have done only maybe 2 at the most in the past. Wasn't exactly thrilled about outcome or the paying results. How do you break them down, without breaking so much GLASS? I know it sounds stupid, but seriously how? Do you or anyone else here have technique/method on processing aluminum windows (intact with glass)? I have done a lot of them, with broken glass, most of the glass is already missing most of the time. We have accumulated a stack/piles that we need to do safely and cost effective, if you or anyone has suggestions. You say you have 100 pounds of aluminum windows with glass, how do you do them? Thanks again for your post!

aluminum windows are fairly easy to take apart without breaking the glass. Place the window vertically between your feet stepping on the aluminum frame, pull up on the aluminum frame with your hands on the top part of the frame. Results may vary but usually no broken glass is involved.

Never ever remove glass in a vertical position. It can shatter and puncture you with out warning. Was one of my first leasons gutting a house. Lay it flat, grass is best, use your smallest flat head or a butter knife an insert it where the frame/frame then twist, the frame should separate the rest is cake. I used to bust mine then I got smart an would either resell or give to people in need. wear gloves when handling after removed.

The best method i have found is...I dont buy buy them from the thrift store till after they remove glass

Nice score! I usually don't get that much to take in one shot. My trips for non ferrous are about every three months.

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Originally Posted by scrapping

aluminum windows are fairly easy to take apart without breaking the glass. Place the window vertically between your feet stepping on the aluminum frame, pull up on the aluminum frame with your hands on the top part of the frame. Results may vary but usually no broken glass is involved.

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This is the method I use. I do it in my garage and I am careful and relatively gentle about disassembly. I would add that I don't hold the window BETWEEN my legs. I hold them vertically in front of me take the screws out or pry the twist connections apart. I generally just put the panes of glass into the house trash and they take it away for free. WEAR LEATHER GLOVES!

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Originally Posted by scrapfever313

Never ever remove glass in a vertical position. It can shatter and puncture you with out warning. Was one of my first leasons gutting a house. Lay it flat, grass is best, use your smallest flat head or a butter knife an insert it where the frame/frame then twist, the frame should separate the rest is cake. I used to bust mine then I got smart an would either resell or give to people in need. wear gloves when handling after removed.

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I am new here and not one to argue, but I would not lay a window on the grass on my lawn to do any recovery work on it. Too much chance for glass in the lawn, but everyone does what works best for them. I also resist using anything to pry on any recovery glass items. In my experience, prying results in breakage... But again, the job is accomplished by doing whatever works best for you.

I can say I've used this method for well over 15 years and have never broken a window. We're creatures of habit. Obviously use caution when dealing with any material that is sharp or can cut you.

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Originally Posted by scrapping

aluminum windows are fairly easy to take apart without breaking the glass. Place the window vertically between your feet stepping on the aluminum frame, pull up on the aluminum frame with your hands on the top part of the frame. Results may vary but usually no broken glass is involved.

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I tried this method this morning after reading this. It worked.

Don't want to "hijack" OP's post, but thank all for their post on the aluminum windows. I don't pay for windows and get plenty of them. Once in awhile even get some nice double pane vinyl windows, those get donated to Habitat for Humanity. I do have a pile of aluminum windows with glass to do. Most are large windows, most are too large to put between your legs. I have to be careful how we do this as I don't personally break everything down. Don't like accidents as there's no money there! Will have to figure a method and will post my results.

Here is the last load about June. Canadian $. Have done some storm windows and doors... I take screws out etc.

nice prices.

My preferred method of glass removal is with a hammer in the back of a garbage truck. other methods are cordless drill for the screws, or a pair or cutting pliers on the corner seam.