Workin a deal, Buyin from the scrap yard

**Pnutfarmer** · 11-20-2013, 11:48 PM

If you know your stuff, you can be that guy.

**williamjack** · 11-20-2013, 11:55 PM

I agree with redcrossnj that scrap yards are great to deal with a large diverse flow of material to be had. beats going to search for the stuff

**jord0690** · 11-21-2013, 03:30 PM

Contacted the other yard today. They pay a flat rate. shred for towers. 9.5 cents per pound. That leave me more room than the other place if they like the idea. I dont see why they wouldnt. All the non ferrous and cases would be sold back to them so its like getting the computers stripped at super low cost. The Cost being what they would pay me to buy it. Cant remember if I said that in another post or not lol

**redcrossnj** · 11-21-2013, 04:16 PM

some yards are workable and some make it very tight and make your profit margins very tight. I personally buy from a local yard and I have a good thing going personally its my main business plan.

**jord0690** · 11-21-2013, 04:17 PM

Both are smaller family owned yards.

**Sirscrapalot** · 11-21-2013, 04:29 PM

Those are the best in my opinion. Glad to see it's coming together for ya Jord. An if you do manage to buy from either one, remember to bring some water/beverages/pizza/something as a thank you. You'll win points with the workers if not management. Never know those guys may start sticking things to the side for ya. Couple threads out there on this to. lol. We got a thread for everything!

Good luck an keep us updated, ya know we're rooting for ya.

Sirscrapalot - Sometimes it is a good thing to be THAT GUY.

**jord0690** · 11-21-2013, 07:06 PM

Thanks and great Idea, may have to get my own traveling cooler.... LOL

I will keep yall updated.

**Mechanic688** · 11-21-2013, 08:37 PM

Originally Posted by jord0690

Thanks and great Idea, may have to get my own traveling cooler.... LOL

I will keep yall updated.

This forums only big enough for one traveling cooler,,,

**Sirscrapalot** · 11-21-2013, 08:44 PM

Uh oh..I'm corrupting forum members again.

Sirscrapalot - Keeper of the Original Traveling Cooler.

**redcrossnj** · 11-25-2013, 04:31 PM

because of this thread I picked up an apple tower at my yard from shred pile. im just getting into ewaste , what else should I be on the look out for ? what other electronics would you guys grab.

**jord0690** · 11-25-2013, 07:21 PM

Originally Posted by Mechanic688

Originally Posted by jord0690

Thanks and great Idea, may have to get my own traveling cooler.... LOL

I will keep yall updated.

This forums only big enough for one traveling cooler,,,

Ahah im only kidding. I know thats a sirscrap trademark of sorts.

**jord0690** · 11-25-2013, 07:24 PM

Originally Posted by redcrossnj

because of this thread I picked up an apple tower at my yard from shred pile. im just getting into ewaste , what else should I be on the look out for ? what other electronics would you guys grab.

All of them. If they are free. Lol, From a yard id pobably just go with computers. But thats just me. Unless e waste pays higher than shed. Grab it, Cut the cord and bring it in to get e waste price.

**redcrossnj** · 11-25-2013, 07:36 PM

i pay .25 a # at a local yard
and can buy anything out of the pile . take parts apart and what not

**hobo finds** · 11-25-2013, 07:39 PM

"We got a thread for everything!" Sirscrapalot

**redcrossnj** · 11-25-2013, 07:53 PM

Yes we do in one form or another

**cummins** · 11-28-2013, 11:55 PM

Originally Posted by jord0690

All of them. If they are free. Lol, From a yard id pobably just go with computers. But thats just me. Unless e waste pays higher than shed. Grab it, Cut the cord and bring it in to get e waste price.

i've been running into cord cutters like crazy this week. just means my insulated cord bin is a little light. I should be getting a few boxes of mother boads and other striped out stuff back from my computer guy next week. i should drive up to barrie and cash in a few boxes check that place out.

**jord0690** · 11-29-2013, 05:49 AM

Yeah give em a shot. I think they are on John St. Id call them up first see what the price is just to double check. If you have 100lbs+ he can do better than 2.50 per pound.

**Mechanic688** · 11-29-2013, 09:08 AM

And guys don't forget the mom/pop trash companies, I have one that I buy good electronics from as they find it in their trucks.
I'm helping them stay compliant and paying them a little more than shred price for them.

http://www.scrapmetalforum.com/day-l...ys-pickup.html

**WNCscrapper** · 11-29-2013, 03:28 PM

I live in the mountains and just about everyone has to haul off all of their trash and waste, to either the dump or a small garbage transfer station (transfer stations are only permitted to accept household garbage).There are a couple of mom and pop trash removal companies though. Thanks Mechanic for that lil reminder. I overlooked that angle entirely. I'm finding out that my procurement methods are somewhat limited compared to an area with a larger population.

**redcrossnj** · 11-29-2013, 05:49 PM

interesting idea mech, my company has a no electronics policy but people still put them at the curb , may pay them a visit.

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