Agree with the others…keep your items from the computers and other items until you identify them. Will save you from throwing money in the trash! (Like I first did!)
Also search about possible dangers inside things you might scrap, not trying to make you paranoid, most things ae harmless, but a few dangers. Aside from tool mishaps!

I also have a car and limited space in our garage. Think about putting down tarp or old towels/sheets/blankets to protect your car and even the apt carpet. Don't know how picky apartments are in your area.

Good luck and look fwd to seeing more posts as you find more scrap~