Ok well I think i have been "scrapping" for about 4-6 weeks, but I had not taken a load to the scrap yard yet. At first i was only saving the copper and aluminum from items i found and disposing of the other parts. This was because i only have a 4 cylinder Camry and I would always see under prices they would list per 100 pounds or per ton. then about a week ago i actually ran across an older gentleman who was a scrapper and picking up items and i started asking questions. he told me they will take everything lol. I started thinking about all the microwaves, metal cased electronics and other items i removed the copper and aluminum from but disposed of the other metal, and wanted to kick myself. not to mention the many bed frames and other items i didnt even pick up , because i didnt think i could fit in my car. He showed me a nice little trick that helps solve that problem also.
Ok well i was looking at the stuff in the garage this morning and just anxious to see how much this was worth i decided to make my first trip. I wouldnt say i had a whole bunch of stuff because i definitely could have fit more in my car if i had too. I left home thinking i might bring back $12 to $16 ended up with $35 and some change. Its not much , but more than i was expecting, and without really trying that hard in that one week of adding metal to my scrapping. I AM HOPING when i finally take my copper and aluminum in to be recycled i am equally surprised. Definitely will be picking up the ferrous metals from now on
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