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    and i usually just throw my electric motors like ceeling fans in with my dirty steel do they pay more for them?what am really asking is what to take as dirty steel and what not to take how can i get more money for the stuff im taking?
    Electric motors usually pay at least .25 a lb, about twice of shred steel. Same with transformers.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mechanic688 View Post
    Electric motors usually pay at least .25 a lb, about twice of shred steel. Same with transformers.
    What M688 is pointing out here is just the tip of the iceberg.
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