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    Customer site Gaylord drop-off bin idea

    So was doing some thinking. If I get some customers to let me just set a gaylord on their property and use them for their scrap, then
    I could just come by and pick them up when full. Something like these.

    Plastic Knock Down Containers

    They are not far from me and dont know what they cost. But wanted more so to run this next idea past you business men.

    Part 1

    I do not have a forklift so this would cause a problem with loading and unloading full gaylords. My idea was to mount a plate that would be re-enforced on the bottom with a eye bolt.

    Then mount HD casters on it so it will roll.

    Part 2

    Since no forklift, I would have to have a tilt trailer with a winch to pull it onto the trailer.


    This would be my (let me drop off a bin and you fill it) service. Roll off dumpster small scale!

    Just and idea and wanted to get your guys opinions.

    Is this tomfoolery or a decent idea?

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    ive looked at these same totes alot of times, id ask your regular customers and see what they say, how are you taking care of them now, will this make it easier on them, remember its all about the custormer

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    I like

    These are cool bins. I do this exact service you want to do. Its a lot harder than just putting a container on site. Its a full time sales job. And u need a hundred of those containers.
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    Not a bad idea, and definitely something you would want to to work towards as an ideal situation.


    BTW, what kind of places would sell these? I have seen tons of websites that sell gayloards, but not the plast bins like the one above.
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    we use 55 gallon drums with the lids cut off. Spray paint our name and phone number on them. We have them at several different types of places. From computer repair stores to thrift stores. We can scoop them up with our dolly and load them in our trailer with a ramp in no time. Cost is anywhere from free to 10 dollars ea.

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    55 Gal. Drums are my other idea that I had for a unit to drop off. And that way it wouldnt be so much to sort and haul around. Might start with that we shall see.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sprocket View Post
    55 Gal. Drums are my other idea that I had for a unit to drop off. And that way it wouldnt be so much to sort and haul around. Might start with that we shall see.
    Check out this post, might be a way to pick up the gaylords a put them in the bed of the truck, eliminate the extra trailer unless your doing a bunch at a time. I imagine you could "jackknife" the truck/trailer and be able to load the trailer with the crane on the truck. (crane boom extends some)

    http://www.scrapmetalforum.com/tools...bed-crane.html
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    Hey Geo., I think the company that post that CL ad sells the plastic bins just call the # listed and ask.


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    Quote Originally Posted by GeorgeB View Post
    Not a bad idea, and definitely something you would want to to work towards as an ideal situation.


    BTW, what kind of places would sell these? I have seen tons of websites that sell gayloards, but not the plast bins like the one above.
    I know that they are in Ohio hence 419 area code. I did a reverse look up and it pulls up this place, Higgins Sales & Marketing, Inc..

    Guess you just need to look around. I search craigslist for gaylords and found the company in OH, which is about an hour away from me. I used to use these plastic Gaylords when i worked at Cabela's in Dundee, MI a couple years back. Loved them back then, Still like the idea now!


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