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16 Pallets - Got the rental truck reserved for this afternoon. Hopefully we can include a run to the yard to take in the tin.
The bigger the operation, the higher the overhead!
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Attachment 1997
16 Pallets - Got the rental truck reserved for this afternoon. Hopefully we can include a run to the yard to take in the tin.
The bigger the operation, the higher the overhead!
WoW!! The electric screwdriver will be a flying :lol:!!
Just curious about your client there. Did all these computers and such come from their own business? or are they an assembly point for discarded equipment and want someone to do the final disposal for them?, or something else? Also did you have to pay some $ for the lot (don't need to state details) or are you doing them a disposal service for them (free or for a fee + the scrapping)? Sorry for all the questions. Just for possible future reference as a possible gig for me after retirement in my smaller metro area...
Most of my clients buy & sell equipment.
I take the obsolete, scrap and equipment that is not their focus and scrap, sell or dispose of it.
We are a NYS certified collection AND recycling center.
Nothing goes in the trash: everything gets recycled, sold to R2 processors or sent to a certified eWaste handler
The key is not the equipment
Key # 1: It's about the networking
Key # 2: They called yesterday, we are there today. They don't want junk taking up their valuable floor space.
Key # 3: No Keystone Cops: We dress well, drive a nice truck (a rented one when we need a box truck) and make a good impression.
We do accept consumer electronics for free - that business comes from my web postings
We also pay some local businesses for their scrap, surplus and junk equipment
We DON'T depend on getting free stuff.
We operate on a couple of styles:
If they want to sell it outright, I write them a check (AFTER I take it to my shop and break it down)
More often than not, we catalog it, break it down, price it out and do a revenue share with them.
There! I have given you all my secrets.
Now you can go out and compete with old spin.
BTW: This is definitely MORE than a part time business.
Consider how much time you want to devote to this.
The work is out there - just do something different than the others - find your niche.
Go Big Or Go HOME I enjoy it when a plan comes together Good for you!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you for the share. A tremendous amount of good content here!
Thanks!!! Sounds like you have a well thought out and sophisticated operation going on there. Curious about when you mentioned that nothing is thrown away. Is that mandated by the state that all plastics be recycled or have you found markets for all types of plastics? Its been a long time but back in hs shop class we learned about thermoform and thermoset plastics. The first type can be re-melted over and over again and molded into new products (polyethylene & polypropylene being the most common) but theromoset plastics are made in products once and then can't be re-melted to be made into something else. That's been a long time ago and maybe technology has advanced but I wonder what they do with theromoset plastics now??
I don't know what overarching federal laws are out there about e-waste but South Dakota is not a sophisticated state when it comes to recycling. I think there is a law to keep Al cans, newspaper, #1 & 2 plastics, food cans, and maybe now glass out of the 10 or so landfills that are in operation here but I think that's about all (have to check more into it). The largest town, Sioux Falls, operates the biggest landfill that is used by 5 counties. The city has a electronics drop-off place along with "household hazardous materials" and won't accept certain items in consumer drop-offs at the landfill but there's nothing more on plastics except keeping # 1 & 2s out of the dump...
It is not currently economically feasible to sell scrap plastic. At 7 cents per lb, it doesn't justify the warehouse space and the bailing equipment necessary. I send it to a local R2 recycler to be processed. Some have to pay for this service, some companies let you slide if you include some computers with your load. Your results may vary. My personal mandate requires that CRTs, plastics, LCD screens and the like all get processed properly. It costs me more, but I can sleep at night.
Whoa! If you have to rent a 24 footer.. You're doing SOMETHING right!!Quote:
Originally Posted by spinroch
BA BAM!
The IRS thinks so.. It's AUDIT time!
P.S: it's a 26 footer!
Seriously, we are still feeling our way.
If I am still here next June, you will know if we made it!
I read through your website. Impressive! If you don't have any hired help, you're one busy dude (probably a busy dude even with hired help...).
Way to step up.
Whelll I stand corrected.Quote:
Originally Posted by spinroch
;)
any chance of pics of the goodies?
Here is the scene during unloading
This load is all Adtran routers for scrap: 1 steel case & 1 circuit board (and LOTSA cardboard)
(30 more pallets coming next week!)
way cool!
A 24' truck is impressive. A 26' is either better, means you're showing off, or means that Penske was overbooked. ;)
Sadly, I'm only at a 15' box van stage. Maybe someday...
Spin to me its very impressive what you have been able to do in relatively such a short time. Soon that space will be too small for your operation.
We are trying to power through this lot because I have been told to expect up to 30 more pallets. Yikes!
WTG spin!!!! I never realized just how big you were!
It just keeps growing!
Now, let's see if I can make any money at it!
top stuff
wish u all the best
What grade are you selling those boards at?Quote:
Originally Posted by spinroch
Wow.. Look at you.. putting the scrapping p-0rn up for all of us on a Friday night!
;)
Mid Grade Telecom
Spintacular !!!
can't argue with those results.
Spin=NH's Hero
you might need to call 1-800-rent-a-scrapper to catch up lol
Well, 25 more pallets came in yesterday.
A little bit of everything: Photos when I start unpacking
Next week the new helper starts: let's see how he works out.
I know there are hundreds of brand new AC adaptors (I get a charge out of them!)
Lol. Nice sweater. Looks like the hamsters from the Kia commercials.
Well, I told them to hurt me if they could.
After picking up 16 pallets, then 25 more pallets, I got the call today.
They had some cable modems they were trying to get a better price on:
They decided to go with me.
I am picking up 25 pallets of them tomorrow.
Creative Pallet Stacking, Engage!
Right now, my 4,000 s.f. Is packed.
You were right, Terry!
you need a 40 hour person just to handle the shred lol