I found out that the place I take iron doesn't pay for the last 40 pounds of weight if I drive over the scale, so for example if I had 580lb, I'd get paid for 560lb. But, when I have a smaller amount (like 75lb) and take it inside to weigh it when I turn in smaller weights of better metals, then they pay down to the pound. So, when I know I can pack the van and need to drive over the scale, I won't worry about oh say a weight left on the bottom of a ferrous lamp or two, or some plastic stuck to something... I normally process to a clean clean standard, but if they're holding back 40lb worth, what the heck...
I'm in the process of switching drop-off yards, but for the next month just need to get rid of iron at times.
That's a good idea, shendog, to weigh the exercise weights.
For the OP with small amounts of copper, like 5.8 pounds, you could try putting just under 5lb on the scale, then add an ounce or two at a time so the scale tips up to 5lb. That way, if the scale only measures 1lb increments, you'd only be out an ounce or two rather than half pound or more. There's a thrifty idea to minimize shrinkage for lack of a better term.
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