Results 1 to 12 of 12

Handling e waste/scrap. Avoiding back pain :)

| Scrap Metal Tips and Advice
  1. #1
    EuroRecycling started this thread.
    EuroRecycling's Avatar
    SMF Badges of Honor


    Member since
    Jan 2018
    Location
    Cluj Napoca, Romania
    Posts
    51
    Thanks
    8
    Thanked 51 Times in 26 Posts

    Handling e waste/scrap. Avoiding back pain :)

    Hello scrapers!
    I the video below I am showing you how I scraped two big printers (it was pretty hard but I enjoyed). I want to ask you guys how you avoid lifting and putting pressure on your backs? Maybe some of you have been in scrapping for a long time and have some experience. Any advice would be appreciated.
    Thanks!!




  2. The Following User Says Thank You to EuroRecycling for This Post:



  3. #2
    mikeinreco's Avatar
    SMF Badges of Honor


    Member since
    Dec 2011
    Location
    TENNESSEE
    Posts
    4,972
    Thanks
    1,257
    Thanked 5,023 Times in 2,350 Posts
    Lol....get big enough to pay someone to move it for you.....otherwise use proper lifting techniques such as bending at the knees not the waist......etc.....etc.....

  4. The Following 2 Users say Thank You for This Post by mikeinreco:


  5. #3
    PartTimeScrapper's Avatar
    SMF Badges of Honor



    Member since
    Aug 2011
    Location
    Morrison, Colorado
    Posts
    3,400
    Thanks
    1,004
    Thanked 3,256 Times in 1,335 Posts
    Pull the boards and shred the rest.

  6. The Following 3 Users say Thank You for This Post by PartTimeScrapper:


  7. #4
    HipoGear's Avatar
    SMF Badges of Honor


    Member since
    May 2015
    Location
    Rochester, NY
    Posts
    734
    Thanks
    2,048
    Thanked 945 Times in 409 Posts
    Wow. I almost picked one up once and then thought better of it. As PTS says above, figure out where the boards are and just scrap the rest whole.

    As far as moving them goes, can't you just drive a vehicle up to them, tilt and then lever them in? There doesn't seem to be much of a payout for stripping them down.
    Copper, brass, and Leather. 3 of my favorite things.

  8. #5
    EuroRecycling started this thread.
    EuroRecycling's Avatar
    SMF Badges of Honor


    Member since
    Jan 2018
    Location
    Cluj Napoca, Romania
    Posts
    51
    Thanks
    8
    Thanked 51 Times in 26 Posts
    Of course I pulled out the boards and the cooper cables, and yea to drive the car close I thing is the best. Also to bend the knees and to lift that way! Thanks for replies!!

  9. #6
    Sirscrapalot's Avatar
    SMF Badges of Honor


    Member since
    Mar 2012
    Location
    A sandbar off the atlantic..OBX,NC
    Posts
    6,123
    Thanks
    11,885
    Thanked 8,783 Times in 3,854 Posts
    Like Mike said...con..err get someone else to move it for you, or use proper lifting methods. You could also use such handy tools as a dolly. There's all kinds, pick whichever you like best. Hell if it's a printer, roll the **** thing. Get a big sledge hammer, or bat, or whatever tool you prefer for bludgeoning electronics.

    The above method while it does work on tube TV's, there is a lot of clean up an people get pissed off. Nobody gets mad when you destroy a printer. Hell you'll get offers from people wanting to help! Free stress relief! Or again...you could use a dolly, or something a little less violent. A good option if you enjoy boredom.

    You could also remove some of the plastic, toner, etc an make it a little lighter. It really won't help, but hey...mind over matter. Ha.

    Good luck!

    Sirscrapalot - Glazed blueberry doughnuts, are quite scrumptious. - Someone who likes glazed blueberry doughnuts.

  10. #7
    hobo finds's Avatar
    SMF Badges of Honor


    Member since
    Nov 2010
    Location
    tucson, az
    Posts
    4,746
    Thanks
    6,035
    Thanked 5,906 Times in 2,555 Posts


    I work out!

    Better than the dump!

  11. The Following 5 Users say Thank You for This Post by hobo finds:


  12. #8
    HipoGear's Avatar
    SMF Badges of Honor


    Member since
    May 2015
    Location
    Rochester, NY
    Posts
    734
    Thanks
    2,048
    Thanked 945 Times in 409 Posts
    ****, that would suck as your trying to get the last drops out of the bottle. Bet you've broken your schnozz a few times, eh?

  13. The Following User Says Thank You to HipoGear for This Post:


  14. #9
    Sirscrapalot's Avatar
    SMF Badges of Honor


    Member since
    Mar 2012
    Location
    A sandbar off the atlantic..OBX,NC
    Posts
    6,123
    Thanks
    11,885
    Thanked 8,783 Times in 3,854 Posts
    Quote Originally Posted by HipoGear View Post
    ****, that would suck as your trying to get the last drops out of the bottle. Bet you've broken your schnozz a few times, eh?


    Sirscrapalot - Winner! - Someone.

  15. #10
    RLS0812's Avatar
    SMF Badges of Honor

    Member since
    Feb 2014
    Location
    Bucks County Pennsylvania
    Posts
    895
    Thanks
    155
    Thanked 633 Times in 358 Posts
    After 17+ years in industrial construction - there is no avoiding messing up your back and knees.

  16. #11
    hills's Avatar
    SMF Badges of Honor



    Member since
    Sep 2017
    Location
    Maine
    Posts
    1,359
    Thanks
    798
    Thanked 1,281 Times in 726 Posts

  17. #12
    mike1's Avatar
    SMF Badges of Honor


    Member since
    Dec 2011
    Location
    Rochester indiana
    Posts
    553
    Thanks
    231
    Thanked 93 Times in 76 Posts
    Quote Originally Posted by EuroRecycling View Post
    Hello scrapers!
    I the video below I am showing you how I scraped two big printers (it was pretty hard but I enjoyed). I want to ask you guys how you avoid lifting and putting pressure on your backs? Maybe some of you have been in scrapping for a long time and have some experience. Any advice would be appreciated.
    Thanks!!

    wow that thing is huge office printer? what would you get out of that? copper content? carefull lifting that.


  18. Similar threads on the Scrap Metal Forum

    1. Handling Complaints
      By wildliferacer in forum Off Topic Discussions
      Replies: 17
      Last Post: 08-14-2020, 11:10 AM
    2. Horrible prices at the Scrap yard = PAIN
      By scrapGAME in forum Scrap Metal Prices
      Replies: 58
      Last Post: 02-16-2015, 09:26 PM
    3. This thread has a tip for you - what a pain in the a**
      By EcoSafe in forum General - Let's talk business
      Replies: 14
      Last Post: 06-19-2014, 12:02 AM
    4. Back pain to...
      By easyrecycle in forum Off Topic Discussions
      Replies: 7
      Last Post: 06-17-2014, 02:51 PM
    5. Avoiding Fed Ex overage charges
      By billygoat in forum Scrap Shipping and Logistics
      Replies: 22
      Last Post: 05-10-2014, 08:52 PM

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

 
Browse the Most Recent Threads
On SMF In THIS CATEGORY.





OR

Tags for this Thread

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

The Scrap Metal Forum

    The Scrap Metal Forum is the #1 scrap metal recycling community in the world. Here we talk about the scrap metal business, making money, where we connect with other scrappers, scrap yards and more.

SMF on Facebook and Twitter

Twitter Facebook