Good loads are still out there

As I have stated in a previous thread, I have pretty much suspended picking up shred (unless it is on my way from work, then when I get it home I will process it then store it waiting for prices to start recovering). I got a call from the manager of an apartment complex saying her maintenance guy had some stuff at his house he wanted to get rid of, and I figured it was probably shred but I would go ahead and pick it up to stay on her good side. I got to his place and his "stuff" to get rid of was 5 complete apartment size central ac units. He said he had intended on scrapping them himself, but finally admitted to himself after a year than he would probably never get around to it and wanted his yard space back. He also said the falling commodity prices discouraged him. I did NOTHING to dissuade him from this line of thinking. And on top of this the manager said she had an ac unit at the complex she needed picked up. Six central units in one day, I would call that a very good day. She has also given me a letter to give to the yards saying that I will be picking up ac units from time to time, so I do not have to worry about whether they will accept the radiators or not. Definitely one of my better days.

Good for you.That's a great haul.

The same amount of scrap is still being generated, from AL cans to cars and AC units. It all has to go somewhere eventually. Those of us that stay in the game will benefit. Prices will be down for the foreseeable future but the volume of pickin's should be up due to less players in the game.