I have no doubt that "scrappers" play a large role in recycling and not all "scrappers" are vultures. But what I consider vultures are the ones that only come out when there is a natural disaster like our recent flooding. They come out, make quick cash at somebodies misfortune, the is not heard from again. These are the ones that give the rest of us a bad name.

Call me weird, but I liked it when the price was low, I had less competition then. When the price for shred was at 40 a ton, I was the only person on craigslist, I had to turn away work because there was so much scrap to be had. But since the price is so high, the "vultures" have came out of the woodwork and scrap is getting harder to come by. But that is business and you just have to figure out a way to be better then they are so you get the scrap. Like I said before, I have been doing this since 1995, so I have a lot of word of mouth advertizing, and former clients that look me up instead of giving to somebody else.

The following is my Craigslist add:

The family at CMHN Recycling would like to express our sincere condolences for everybody who has suffered from the recent floods. We know that the times ahead will be trying and we hope you all make a speedy recovery.



Good luck and God bless.

We are here if you need us.

This was a heart felt statement and wasn't intended to drum up any business, but I have been contacted by 6 people to come and remove some items from their flooded homes. I guess my kindness is a refreshing change from the standard; "I want your scrap, I will pick it up for free" ad's that are plastered all over Craigslist.