$145 in two hours this afternoon

And that's how it's done. If somebody had asked how to make money at this and you had said - "Well, put up an ad offering to pay for stuff", there would only be more questions about how much for this and how much for that and how far out should I go. In the end, it wouldn't work for them. You figured out what would work - FOR YOU - went out, tried it and made a pile of money. Keep at it.

Tackleberry,

I applaud your efforts. I have seen many people offering to pay for metal on this forum and off this forum, and e scrap, but never non ferrous stuff. Good job. Keep it up!

George, there are number of members paying for non-ferrous on here, for me usually its junk extension cords at the auctions I go to. Big heavy ones that aren't allowed on job-sites because they can't have any splits in the outer jacket, so they are replaced with new.

Tackleberry, great job on taking the plunge into it takes money to make money. Seed money to do something like this is just as important as the tools in your tool box.

Originally Posted by KZBell

George, there are number of members paying for non-ferrous on here, for me usually its junk extension cords at the auctions I go to. Big heavy ones that aren't allowed on job-sites because they can't have any splits in the outer jacket, so they are replaced with new.

Tackleberry, great job on taking the plunge into it takes money to make money. Seed money to do something like this is just as important as the tools in your tool box.

KZ, I was referring to the fact that he stated he put up an ad for non ferrous. I know most people do pay for non ferrous, but I was merely referring to him placing an add for it, as most place ads for scrap metal, or ewaste.

10-4 George, I see what your sayin.

Here's what I did...I too have learned in doing this in a few short months the 'trash runs' bring too much competition. (ETA on regular trash days)


My newest 'thing', I have made postcards and put them on mailboxes (outside, not inside)...this postcard is just like a business card, 2 sided also. Lists all the stuff I am interested in, phone # and .....NIGHT OF WEEK (not trash night) I will be coming thru the area for pick up. Front of my postcard states "Don't pay the big companies to haul your scrap! We will pick up and recycle FREE!" It's working. Also rec'd a few calls for items needed removed from out back, etc. That is only 1 of many new things I am trying.

Many of those that are crawling the streets at night are not doing what I am. Most are looking for $$ for quick fix, IMO. I am professional, my ads look nice, have cards, postcards, flyers, business license, permit to scrap, office phone, authorization forms to cover my butt when picking up an AC Unit (the cost of all this was minimal, did all the work myself). I have apt runs set up for every day of the week in 3 counties. I don't have to dumpter dive or jump the fence in the middle of the night....I have the gate codes because I work directly with the maintenance men. I have about 10-15 complexes calling for cleanouts, pick ups of appliances, all of this accomplished in just a few months.

I love your 'tude tackle, "never stop trying to improve". There is a lot of ops out there for those who want to do this like a real business. That's just my opinion ;-)

OH, PS...the only things I pay for is Cars, cats, and have agreements with a few auto repair shops to buy barrels when full. Everything else I am getting 100% free.

Originally Posted by ixcelr84scraps

My newest 'thing', I have made postcards and put them on mailboxes (outside, not inside)...this postcard is just like a business card, 2 sided also. Lists all the stuff I am interested in, phone # and .....NIGHT OF WEEK (not trash night) I will be coming thru the area for pick up. Front of my postcard states "Don't pay the big companies to haul your scrap! We will pick up and recycle FREE!" It's working. Also rec'd a few calls for items needed removed from out back, etc. That is only 1 of many new things I am trying.

Not sure if you meant to phrase it this exact way or not, but I wouldn't suggest leaving post cards in mailboxes. Many on here will tell you, and it is true, that it is not legal. On people's doors is fine, but not mail boxes.

I do agree with trash nights. There is like 5 different scrappers that scrap this neighborhood and 2 of them live here.

When I started about 2 years back, there was maybe 20 all together, now that has multiplied by like 100 or close enough to it.

My newest 'thing', I have made postcards and put them on mailboxes (outside, not inside).

George, it musta been late when you read that,,,

Originally Posted by Mechanic688

George, it musta been late when you read that,,,

You can see that he edited the post. She must have done it while I was typing out my reply.

Although, it could have been there and possible I over looked it. If so, I apologize ixcelr84scraps

Originally Posted by GeorgeB

You can see that he edited the post. He must have done it while I was typing out my reply.

Although, it could have been there and possible I over looked it. If so, I apologize ixcelr84scraps

Christine is a he, I guess I better start paying closer attention.

Christine is a SHE!