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    Hi from Syracuse

    My name is Randy. I am from Central NY near Syracuse. I own a small computer repair shop. A couple of months ago, a large recycler called and asked if I would take ewaste and they would pick it up. Since I had about 30 junk PC's, I thought it sounded like a good idea. I could get rid of them without going anywhere and it might get more customers through the door.
    Then I started wondering how they were making money and did a little research. I was shocked to find out that I just tossed out several hundred dollars worth of ewaste. I guess I can consider that the cost of education. Without that call from them, I would not have even considered selling scrap.
    I have been reading for a few weeks now. The more I read, the more I find how much more there is to learn. I have now started to advertise my recycling service in our local newspapers. This ads a whole new dimention to my business.
    Thanks for this forum.



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    Welcome rmiller943 & GOOD Luck with your new venture!

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    Welcome to the forum and investing some time by reading all the great info here.
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    Welcome to the Forum, rmiller943. You should send that recycler a thank you note.
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