Juggling a day job and a recycling business.

Originally Posted by beedubz

I've been recycling/scrapping for about 3 weeks and my earnings are already approaching what I make at my day job. Most of my business is re-selling other people's "garbage" and scrap metal is that the last resort for items that have no other value. Anyone else here finding themselves considering going full time? I never envisioned myself doing this for a living but money talks and it's becoming more and more of a possibility. Any advice from folks who have made the transition to full time would be appreciated!

Right now i'm just using a 2001 Dodge Dakota Sport V6, RWD and using my parents garage for storage.

I think what alot of part timers who earn relatively close to or greater than day job income forget is the COSTS involved with being your own boss. Insurances, Taxes, Increased Regulations, fluctuating markets, etc. Now throw in some real overhead. I am not trying to tell you NOT to do it, there are alot more considerations than what meets the eye.