Leaving Stuff Behind

I really need a trailer. It's horrible having to drive past ovens, fridges, metal furniture, etc because I'm driving an average sized car. I even hate seeing mattresses left on in the street now after reading on here how easy they are to open up. The only upside is that I hope someone else picks it up and it doesn't go to waste in a landfill site.

I've picked up my first cooker today and even though I take too long taking things apart for it to be cost effective I'm just learning the ropes. Got a couple of electric motors and what I think is a few sheets of stainless off the cooker so far.



I'll post my prices after I start weighing in. Not really relevant to most of you as I'm in the UK, but may be of interest to see how prices vary in different Countries.

Time to prioritize. Knowing which items are fastest to breakdown and identifying the highest paying metals will make your trips more profitable. Even if you can’t take the whole item (you mentioned ovens) you may be able to get a valuable piece of it (electric ovens have nice power cords). After cherry picking the easy money, if there is time, you can always go back for less valuable things. Identifying stainless has been covered so search that info. Looking forward to seeing your prices…gas price too?

Originally Posted by Scrap Master J

Time to prioritize. Knowing which items are fastest to breakdown and identifying the highest paying metals will make your trips more profitable. Even if you can’t take the whole item (you mentioned ovens) you may be able to get a valuable piece of it (electric ovens have nice power cords). After cherry picking the easy money, if there is time, you can always go back for less valuable things. Identifying stainless has been covered so search that info. Looking forward to seeing your prices…gas price too?

Gas prices? Well I use Diesel which this morning was £1.40 a litre. I'll convert the currency and measurement when I have time (just going to feed my baby now in a minute) which you will love. I heard on the radio a few years back that if our fuel was free and we only paid the tax on it, it would still cost more than most places. I can beleieve that!

If I did my math right, it would be the equivalent of USD$7.52 a gallon. Ouch!