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    Michigan Scrapper

    I work for a government agency in Michigan, and do all I can to maximize the value of the scrap metal we produce.


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    The stuff I sell belongs to my employer, so all the money goes back to them. I get a check from the yard, and turn it in.

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    Which govt agency, and what kind of scrap do you produce?
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    Quote Originally Posted by DigMeOut View Post
    The stuff I sell belongs to my employer, so all the money goes back to them. I get a check from the yard, and turn it in.
    If you work for a government agency it would seem the stuff you sell belongs to the taxpayers. Shouldn't the money go back to them?
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    Welcome to the forum g man, hopefully you can this deficit go the other way
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kris Kringle View Post
    Welcome to the Forum, I would figure you would have to Auction it off.
    We auction off surplus equipment, but we do better just selling the scrap metal.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BurlyGuys View Post
    Which govt agency, and what kind of scrap do you produce?
    I'd rather not say what government agency. As far as types of scrap; steel, brass, copper, lead acid batteries, aluminium, car bodies, catalytic converters, radiators, etc.

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    Do your scrap sales go back into the operating budget?

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    Quote Originally Posted by skylinejack View Post
    If you work for a government agency it would seem the stuff you sell belongs to the taxpayers. Shouldn't the money go back to them?
    That's above my pay grade, skylinejack. I figure that getting the best possible price for the metal we sell is serving the taxpayers.... of which I am one.

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    Quote Originally Posted by freonjoe View Post
    Do your scrap sales go back into the operating budget?
    Yes. You'd have to talk to our business office for the details.......

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    Quote Originally Posted by taterjuice View Post
    Welcome to the forum g man, hopefully you can this deficit go the other way
    taterjuice, I could scrap for 1000 years and not put a dent in our deficit......

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    are you out of the DMB in Lansing

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    Quote Originally Posted by directrecycle View Post
    are you out of the DMB in Lansing
    I can neither confirm nor deny that statement....


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    Quote Originally Posted by DigMeOut View Post
    I can neither confirm nor deny that statement....
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    Although your answers seem somewhat evasive it looks as if you've been raked over the coals pretty good here. So, WELCOME ABOARD!! Sit back, relax, and read, read, read. Only then should you start asking questions. On second thought, seeing as how you answered all those questions above without blowing your cool I'd say you've earned the right to ask 2 dumb questions. (A feat never before achieved) lol So go ahead, hit us with your best shot.

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    Do you really think a guy who's doing his level best to maximize the value of scrap is in a position to set policy?
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