Making Scrapping a side business

Im near Fort Wayne IN

At the moment I just collect misc scrap from friends and family. Mostly junk they do not want.
I might make an extra $1500-$2,000 a year. Thats if im lucky.

Now my question is what steps do I need to take to make this a business.

The only reason I want to make it a business is so I can do more work. My city takes bids on cleaning up peoples property. Mostly abandoned houses.

People also are always getting rid of Fridges and freezers and other misc stuff with freeon (sp?) in it.
What kind of laws are there to gettting freeon out of these items. Also what is the equipment cost.

Most people just smash the line with a hammer but some scraps yards won't except it like that.

Rims and tires are another good one I want to start doing. Having a tire changer helps. Charge $5 to depose of ther tire and rim. Scrap the rim and I have a play I pay $2 to get rid of tires.

It would be awesome if I could make $5,000-$10,000 extra a year doing this. However I am not sure if its worth making it a true business.



Any help is appreciated.

Edit:

equipment wise I only have my Ford Explorer and a 16 foot car hauler. I want to save enough money to get a beater full size truck and torch set to start out.

I forgot I also have a combine and old tractors someone wants out of there woods.