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    Small Time Scrapper Big Time Hall. Atleast for me.

    So I did my normal monthly scrap hall from the only guy in town on Friday, and he told me to comeback on Monday because I was off work. I pulled up and seen a small load of maybe 4 desktops and maybe 2 or 3 Laptops. Not the normal load but it's ok. So the owner comes out and says " Do you have time to run to my storage." Of course I do I reply. I'm thinking a few more computers because I know he didn't have time to go through his stash. Lesson # 1: Don't judge. So I follow him to the storage and he opens up the door. Lesson # 2: Stay calm. 41 desktops and laptops later I loaded my truck and was on my way home.
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    Congrats!

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    Nice score

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    im jealous..all the way here in South Africa.

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    Gotta love it when they start asking if you want other stuff.

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    good score

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    It's always a good haul when you barely have enough room in the vehicle for you.

    My compliments. Now be smart, an think of your health an reinvest into a cooler.

    You'll thank me later.



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    That's a nice score!
    Got to love it when they say there is "another" pile at x location. Those are the best, it's like Christmas.
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    great score!

    separate by style before you break them down, I used to do 20-60 at a time, it helps
    Currently looking for a job in or related to scrap/recycling. Relocation is possible for the right offer.

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    i havent checked recently, but some of the dell side covers or faces used to sell decently on ebay

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    Nice score. It should be a nice little payday. I always love when they ask you to go with them somewhere else. It's always a nice surprise.
    Cleaning up the e-waste one company at a time

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    Awesome man congrats on a great haul!! It's been a while since I had a good load like that...jealous

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    Nice score!! I got laptops from a dumpster!

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    Following someone to a storage shed gets the blood flowing lol. You know they want to get rid of a lot of things and you may end up with a great haul! That was an awesome score.


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