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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I work for a government agency in Michigan, and do all I can to maximize the value of the scrap metal we produce.
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.
Which govt agency, and what kind of scrap do you produce?
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?Quote:
Originally Posted by DigMeOut
Welcome to the forum g man, hopefully you can this deficit go the other way
We auction off surplus equipment, but we do better just selling the scrap metal.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kris Kringle
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by BurlyGuys
Do your scrap sales go back into the operating budget?
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by skylinejack
Yes. You'd have to talk to our business office for the details.......Quote:
Originally Posted by freonjoe
taterjuice, I could scrap for 1000 years and not put a dent in our deficit......Quote:
Originally Posted by taterjuice
are you out of the DMB in Lansing
I can neither confirm nor deny that statement....Quote:
Originally Posted by directrecycle
Do you all wear the same black suits and have cool sunglasses?Quote:
Originally Posted by DigMeOut
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. :)
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?
Welcome from WNY