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    I like the way you think. By all means, maintain...

    I like the way you think. By all means, maintain your GC license. Here, in North Carolina, having it is now part of the requirement to sell any kind of commercial/residential AC components. Could...
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    If you do that at the dock I would make sure she...

    If you do that at the dock I would make sure she retains ownership of the vessel all the way through. In the event of any fuel spill, oil leak, etc. the EPA will be all over you. I THINK as Owner she...
  3. A good work truck.

    A good work truck.
  4. Those prices were in NC. Last month I got .65/#...

    Those prices were in NC. Last month I got .65/# on ext. AL, and .57/# on SS in Fla.
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    Never done that. I don't do much at all with...

    Never done that. I don't do much at all with vehicles. However, I pick up some of the older kerosene heaters from time to time and if they have fuel in them I try to pour it into a container and save...
  6. Played a music job last night at a place where...

    Played a music job last night at a place where all of the interior handrails were all SS with cables for the picketts. Exterior was all metal siding and much of the skylight assemblies were AL. Good...
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    When hauling non-ferrous I always have all of my...

    When hauling non-ferrous I always have all of my buckets labeled, weighed and graded. When I load the trailer I group the various containers so it is easier to unload. If I am hauling 1500-2000# I...
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    You got that right!

    You got that right!
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    I've been dealing with a lot of industrial valve...

    I've been dealing with a lot of industrial valve assemblies that have copper and SS tubing and other components. I break every valve down to the nuts and bolts, stripping the valve stems out and sort...
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    I've been selling to a yard in Fort Pierce....

    I've been selling to a yard in Fort Pierce. Typical loads consist of SS, AL and some copper. I get paid part cash and part check. The only question regarding copper is whether or not it was...
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    Did one about a year ago. Net salvage value from...

    Did one about a year ago. Net salvage value from siding, window frames, copper/al wiring, roof and frame was about $7-800.00. I did it solely for the salvage and would NEVER do it that way again. As...
  12. The yard I sold at yesterday was paying $12/100....

    The yard I sold at yesterday was paying $12/100. I didn't have any shredder, only brass. It went $1.90 for yellow and $2.21 for red. #1 was $3.05.
  13. For now a one man operation......chief cook and...

    For now a one man operation......chief cook and bottle washer. Every now and then my sons will help me out a bit either picking up loads, or working in the shop.
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    Full time. One 3/4 ton diesel truck and a flatbed...

    Full time. One 3/4 ton diesel truck and a flatbed utility trailer. I have a shop on my property so I have a place to stockpile inventory, break stuff down, grade and weigh. I still keep my hands in...
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    Question for NC scrappers

    Is there a permit required to haul non-ferrous metals in the state, similar to SC? NC Statute 66.11.1 alludes to the fact, but I can't seem to pin it down. Any help would be appreciated. Also going...
  16. Thread: New Contact

    by Ir0nman1
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    The bigger one was 4x4x4 +/- and the second a...

    The bigger one was 4x4x4 +/- and the second a little smaller. The boxes probably weighed 600# altogether. Added with some rotors, drums and other misc. steel I hauled another load off yesterday.
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    While there is more money in the non-ferrous, I...

    While there is more money in the non-ferrous, I love hauling shredder steel. Made two runs one day last year here in NC for a total weight just over 2 tons. I sell some in Vero Beach and Fort Pierce...
  18. Thread: Negativity

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    That's great. I, too get called that as well and...

    That's great. I, too get called that as well and also made that my ringtone about a year ago!!! My previous business was a residential design practice for about 26 years. Sometimes I haul scrap from...
  19. Thread: New Contact

    by Ir0nman1
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    New Contact

    Coming back from the yard hauling shredder yesterday I decided to stop by the local power company. We are on a cooperative here in NC. Met the head honcho at the garage and wound up picking up about...
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    Selling what I got worked up this morning.

    Selling what I got worked up this morning.
  21. Thread: Dr. Aluminum?

    by Ir0nman1
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    Seems to be holding. I sold a large quantity of...

    Seems to be holding. I sold a large quantity of Al last week for the same price I got in December and Feb. Got a load I'm getting ready to haul with me when I go south next week and will get anywhere...
  22. Thread: Copper Prices

    by Ir0nman1
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    #1: 3.25 #2: 2.95 Red Brass: 2.30 Yellow...

    #1: 3.25
    #2: 2.95
    Red Brass: 2.30
    Yellow Brass: 1.95

    Getting ready to haul a small load this morning and then pick up some shredder on my way back from the yard. I love pay-day.
  23. Thread: Just got back

    by Ir0nman1
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    It's industrial aluminum scrap set aside. I have...

    It's industrial aluminum scrap set aside. I have a deal worked where I go get it, clean it up sell it, and pay for the material as well. It comes available a couple times a year. Usually working in a...
  24. Thread: Just got back

    by Ir0nman1
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    Just got back

    Been out of town all last week on a field job prepping and selling industrial aluminum components. Second trip of this nature since December. First trip netted 6,000#. This trip netted 6,700#. Last...
  25. Thread: Mobile Home

    by Ir0nman1
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    You need to charge a fee for demo and haul bill...

    You need to charge a fee for demo and haul bill to landfill. Best method would be to strip all you can and want to and then have a trackhoe come in and do final demo, load in dump truck and haul off....
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