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[firefighter57]

So me and a couple of firefighters have decided we have to much time on our hands with our four day. We are wanting to start scrapping any start up tips would be greatly aprreciated. I know this is very vague but i do not want to limit the responses, so anything you got we will read it. And, thanks in advance

[junkdude1959]

welcome, everything you need to know is in here somewhere,haha...

[Mick]

First, go to your scrap yard and get a price sheet as a guideline. Get a magnet. Then start reading, reading and reading.

[parrothead]

yeah, good info here. Just spend some hours reading. It is full of information as you sift through it. Welcome aboard!

[IdahoScrapper]

What about burned out homes? Might be a salvage opportunity there? Albeit not often, hopefully, for sake of homeowners/residents.

[maiku]

yeah i bet copper mite survive a fire. the metal latter goes like this in terms of value: copper,brass,stainless steel,aluminum,lead,steel/iron. theres other items to but it verys on where you take the stuff to.

[Saroro]

Man... There is just no respect for the english language anymore.