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    Most kegs are aluminum as far as I know. And...

    Most kegs are aluminum as far as I know.

    And all the scrap yards in my area won't purchase commercial kegs because they belong to I believe the beer company so I'd be weary of scrapping them.
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    Freon Recovery

    Is anyone out there recovering freon?

    I got my EPA cert but it doesn't really give you proper instructions for ACTUALLY recovering. Just the do's and dont's of handling the refrigerant.

    I've...
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    What's your secret. how much are you paying for...

    What's your secret. how much are you paying for the cars and where are you advertising.

    I've been almost dead for 2 weeks. There's SOOO many junk car buyers in this area it's not even funny.
    ...
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    When parking in a driveway, what would be the...

    When parking in a driveway, what would be the length difference of say a 14' trailer.

    Would a bumper pull take up 16' as a gooseneck take up 18' or something?

    And which one would be better on...
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    and what's the advantage of the gooseneck over...

    and what's the advantage of the gooseneck over the bumper pull?

    I'm looking into also getting a new trailer. I want at least a 14' dump. But it will be parked in a driveway. So how much extra...
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    College towns and military bases

    My other half wants to move to a new town and we're deciding where to go...

    My question is for you guys - does anyone have experience in college towns and military base areas? How good do you do?...
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    A nice little score.....

    Was out scrapping late at night like I normally do and we came upon a drum set. WOOHOO

    Brought it back to the warehouse and it's in good condition. Put it on Craigslist and sold it within 5...
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    I was recently contacted by a producer that wants...

    I was recently contacted by a producer that wants to do a reality show on scrapping. They asked if I would join.

    Only problem is I don't really have a daily routine. And a lot of the stuff I do...
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    Question about types of trucks

    I was wondering if anyone could tell me why I would want to use a dually compared to just using a regular truck.

    Say both engines are the same but one is a dually and the other is not.

    Thanks!
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    Well, I may be upgrading sooner then I think. ...

    Well, I may be upgrading sooner then I think. The transmission started pooping out on me on Friday :(

    I have pick ups to make and can't make them. I'll be putting it in the shop on Monday but if...
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    Is a tow dolly a good way to start? I have a...

    Is a tow dolly a good way to start?

    I have a friend that had a flat bed that I tow with but a lot of times I can't get a hold of him and we loose the deal. My little 6 cycl. truck won't pull the...
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    General liablity insurance

    Ok, I'm looking for a good insurance company for general liability insurance for the junk removal biz...

    Who's got it and whom do you go through?

    I found one quote for $900 a year and found...
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    did you replace ALL of them or did you trouble...

    did you replace ALL of them or did you trouble shoot to see which ones were bad?
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    only problem with that is the google sat. maps...

    only problem with that is the google sat. maps only get updated like once a year or so.
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    So what's the average weight or a single car...

    So what's the average weight or a single car battery?

    Was wondering if it's worth paying the $5 to end users... We're getting about .30 per lb. on batts.
  16. My scrap yard is now requiring a signature for...

    My scrap yard is now requiring a signature for EVERYTHING. Including CANS!

    Said it was a new law that went into effect since April 1 in Texas. I don't know if it's a federal law, just know it is...
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    Florida - Jacksonville area

    Anyone know of any scrap yards in the Jacksonville area?

    I plan to be moving back in the next 6 months or so and wanted to prep ahead of time :)
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    Dodge Dakota 6 banger with a tandem axle 6 x 12...

    Dodge Dakota 6 banger with a tandem axle 6 x 12 trailer.

    I hate the thing but it gets the job done (for now) but sure sucks down the gas.
  19. Texas - FREE Removal of Junk metal, appliances & more in Kingwood, Humble, New Caney area..

    What we do: We come to your home or business and remove your unwanted/dead appliances, junk metal (also known as scrap metal) items and car batteries - FREE OF CHARGE!

    Then we take what you want...
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    I used to fill out survey's for Pine Cone...

    I used to fill out survey's for Pine Cone research and they use to pay $5 a survey. And sometimes they'd send me cool products to test before they came out on the market.

    Then they started paying...
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    They're a franchise. They pay the company the...

    They're a franchise. They pay the company the franchise fees and stuff.

    Someone we know works where they unload their stuff and says that when the trucks come in the employees have first dibs on...
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    I took a job away from the big guys

    I got a call from a lady whom had 3 bbq grills and a mini fridge that she wanted taken away.

    My buddy just happened to be with me so we stopped at her house on our way back to the shop and started...
  23. The other day I was lucky enough to get 2...

    The other day I was lucky enough to get 2 fridges. One is dead and the other still had the ice cubes in it!

    I took a pic and posted it on Craigslist and by the end of the weekend I sold it for...
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    I have a buddy who owns an auto shop. I rented a...

    I have a buddy who owns an auto shop. I rented a dumpster for the property and we get to both use it. So I can strip what I want and not have to worry about getting fined or caught using someone...
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    I use a sawzall. I haven't found anything it...

    I use a sawzall. I haven't found anything it can't cut, plus when the blade need to be replaced I can recycle the old blade.
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