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    Question My driveway looks like a scrap graveyard....

    So, until recently I haven't much issue disposing of my waste... I just tossed it to the curb. City states that the garbage gets removed, regardless of the amount.

    Today though, my local waste management left a note stating that it is only for residential removal and I can't dispose of any commercial scrapping items.



    This perturbs me. I am zoned residential and I am not an llc, so part of me really wants to harass these guys. This is probably not the most sound solution to my dilemma.

    So, what do I do? Bake the garbage men cookies?

    Most people say "dump it in the city", but I find that somewhat...sleazy and wrong. I'm at a loss.



    What are my options and the costs attached?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Brrrimcold View Post
    So, until recently I haven't much issue disposing of my waste... I just tossed it to the curb. City states that the garbage gets removed, regardless of the amount.

    Today though, my local waste management left a note stating that it is only for residential removal and I can't dispose of any commercial scrapping items.

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    This perturbs me. I am zoned residential and I am not an llc, so part of me really wants to harass these guys. This is probably not the most sound solution to my dilemma.

    So, what do I do? Bake the garbage men cookies?

    Most people say "dump it in the city", but I find that somewhat...sleazy and wrong. I'm at a loss.



    What are my options and the costs attached?
    you are in Detroit and got water, then cool off! LOL Not sure how they can not let you add to your trash with the items you scrap. I guess cut them up to make them smaller and put them in boxes

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    When I have a bunch of trash I meet them with a cold drink and a tip...$10 to the driver and $5 to the helper.
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    Hmmmm...I dissect a lot of tv's..a couple boxes of heavy glass might be a lol suspect...

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    My driveway looks like a scrap graveyard....

    If your in the city find a vacant house to donor your excessive amounts of left overs or find a roll off near by. Once you get the eyes watching they will usually stare intil they get bored. Everyones bored of the burnt down vacant houses In Detroit, but does the city act so quick to remove them, nope. This is the Detroit way of life
    Last edited by scrapfever313; 07-30-2014 at 06:15 PM.

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    Find someplace that will take the tubes like we have discussed here,
    And Scrapfever, we do not condone those tactics here. If you can't safely dispose of the tubes (correctly) then don't pick them up.
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    So it's probably the volume that got their attention? Agreed, try to always break it down to smaller pieces. I might add put it out for pkup a cple of bags at a time. Some days the pkup person may care, others are easier going and just toss it in the truck! Always use colored bags vs. the see thru white ones!

    I also have found large dog food bags helpful. Fill, staple at the top. Then put on its' side (less rattling and less likely to be grabbed individually), in a cardboard box-wedge it in tightly! Then,they pkup the box and don't actually touch the bag, so I don't think they notice what's in it. esp if the box is ratty looking and obvious trash as well.

    Glass is harder, I don't have much of it. I do use old blankets/sheets, materials for things that rattle and then also place in cardboard box.
    I am small time, so my situation doesn't compare, but you never know!

    When we lived where there was a free service for large trash pickup, we saw people literally drive onto the street in pickup trucks, cars etc and leave their large trash by the road!! While I am not condoning this, worst case scenario, if you know someone who has this type pickup, would they allow you to bring yours there?? (Lot of trouble to haul elsewhere, though!)

    Let us know what ends up happening with this. Wouldn't surprise me if more of us start encountering the same.

    Edit~ oops!! didn't realize you were referring to tubes in tvs! I don't get tvs because of the weight and unsure about safety. Still learning!
    Think others posted about taking trash elsewhere while I was editing also!
    Last edited by scrapme; 07-30-2014 at 06:46 PM. Reason: havent scrapped tvs, didnt know about tubes!

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    We all, at times, run into excess waste at some time or another. here are a few ways I have managed mine.

    I mostly deal with Commercial clients. Some of my long term clients have agreed to let me use their dumpsters periodicaly. I only use them the night before they are emptied and with prior consent. I really suggest this for clients you have known awhile. Some of my relationships with clients stem from years of delivering to them with other jobs, family, and such so i have a great relationship with them.

    Even if your city provides free trash removal their are limits per customer and its not really free, just tied into your taxes. If your neighbors/friends are lower end waste providers, drop off a bag or 2 into their containers (with permission) The company picks up the same amount of bags just spread out more evenly, Oddly enough they are ok with that.

    As KZ mentioned, be friendly with your drivers. A few dollar tip occasionally and they may gladly take extra product every couple weeks.

    When spring clean up comes around the guy I rent my shop from in the bigger town lets me drop off goodies in front of all his rental houses.

    Be creative, recycle plastic, paper, and cardboard to free up room for other waste

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    Follow the good suggestions on the disposal of tv's.

    On other actual trash some of us, me included have to transport it to the dump(landfill) and pay for the privilege. Its part of doing business even if you are not a llc or dba or any thing else official you are conducting a business. Keep working and learning, there's more profit hiding in the old threads. Mike
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    Now go beat the copper out of something, Miked

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    In my city, there is no limit to how much trash I can dispose of, I've confirmed it with the city in the past when I had to clean out the basement. Filled both treelawns and was over 6.5 feet high...

    Took two trucks, lol.

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    Quote Originally Posted by KzScrapper View Post
    When I have a bunch of trash I meet them with a cold drink and a tip...$10 to the driver and $5 to the helper.
    In the hot Texas sun, ice cold Cokes and Gatorade will make the trash guys take anything. It's always nice to "be-friend" the trash guys.
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    I have to agree and point out . Here are buyers of some materials. What can't be sold gets donated (some will take free ) or take to dump or landfill. Gas on you lol. Easy fix . PS....homework and research. 1scrap.

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    Spoke with the Sanitation Department today...they said to hold on to the plastic to recycle in bulk at Glr, break the glass into a box, and there shouldn't be any problems.

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    My driveway looks like a scrap graveyard....

    There are 2 buyers I know of in our area that will pay for smaller loads of mixed plastic. One of them is a buyer on this forum and I deal with him on a regular basis.

    I would recommend avoiding GLR.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Brrrimcold View Post
    So, until recently I haven't much issue disposing of my waste... I just tossed it to the curb. City states that the garbage gets removed, regardless of the amount.

    Today though, my local waste management left a note stating that it is only for residential removal and I can't dispose of any commercial scrapping items.



    This perturbs me. I am zoned residential and I am not an llc, so part of me really wants to harass these guys. This is probably not the most sound solution to my dilemma.

    So, what do I do? Bake the garbage men cookies?

    Most people say "dump it in the city", but I find that somewhat...sleazy and wrong. I'm at a loss.



    What are my options and the costs attached?

    A little greece goes along way

    Tip your garbage men a few times a year. $10-20 at a time. In your case I might go for a $50 since the garbage men must have complained about you. Good luck

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    I think you'd complain to, if someone was putting out 10 or 20 tvs at a time whole. LOL

    Can't say I blame them tho. That stuff is heavy.

    An yes, I know, as I do tv's also.

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    I disagree/agree with this:

    On one hand, sure I agree that loading 10+ heavy TV's is a PITA, and makes the work extra; But what's the difference in that, or lifting 1 TV per house on a single street? Bottom line, the workers are paid hourly, and they accepted that at the time of employment.

    On the OTHER hand, as I said, they accepted the terms and conditions of the job when their employer hired them.

    As I've been told with work: "Don't like it, or have a complaint? Tell that to the next guy in line on your way out the door"

    I hate to sound prickish, because I truly do not mean to; But either they take their pay, do the work and move on; Or quit and let someone else do the job and STILL move on.

    I've personally found that if you have consistent employment, don't go against the grain unless there's an issue that no longer allows you to do your job quietly.

    Then again, where I live, here in Eastern KY, there's literally 100 people scrambling for 1 minimum wage job, when/if they come available. Unemployment is something like 13%?

    I do like the idea of tipping the trash handler: It shows them you respect them and their work; Vs. just tossing extra load on them and them simply being worked extra for the same pay.

    Definantly toss a free soda and a $10 bill to them if you can, as I'm sure it's much easier/cheaper than paying dumping fees, fuel, and your personal time.
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    I pay to dispose of mine . Well did I have more than 2 at a time . I don't mind thou because I know they are being recycled not just disposed of . It's sad that in md. He landfill disposes of them but does not recycle them .


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