Has anyone tried to contact the non-profits that use these bins to add another bin for e-scrap?
not sure why the picture didn't post
Has anyone tried to contact the non-profits that use these bins to add another bin for e-scrap?
not sure why the picture didn't post
Last edited by freonjoe; 01-08-2012 at 04:48 PM.
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Because the non profits with the bins are just that; Non Profit, you are a for profit operator.
P & M Recycling - Specializing in E-Waste Recycling.
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If you enjoy your freedom, thank a vet.
But they sell to someone!
Update: found out that these bins are owned and serviced by a local recycling company. Not sure how they work it out with the non-profit group to use their name on the bins.
The non-profit stands for (you put in the bin and you make nodda profit)!!
Knowing the company that put in the bins, I'm guessing the non-profit is the one who is left out in the cold.
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However Freon, it is not a bad idea to contact non-profit organizations about opportunities. We work with a local humane society that is completely funded by donations. They are a collection site and we pay them so much per pound for all electronics that they collect. Many non-profits are looking for ways to make money, no matter how small the amount may be, on a regular basis. It can be a great way to get involved with community activities and help the non-profit at the same time.
I'm already going over the list of the ones I currently deal with. I think it would be a win-win for both parties if done right.
a non-profit does generate a revenue. it disperses that revenue to further it's goals rather than dispersing that revenue as a profits to employees or shareholders. it is allowed to retain a portion of those 'profits' for expansion or business expenses.
goodwill generates a healthy revenue every year. it uses that money to help the poor. rather than putting the profits in the pockets of the management, employees or shareholders.
that non-profit designation keeps that revenue from being taxed which allows for more money to be used for goodwill's mission goals.
which means that non-profits are always looking for a source of revenue. all you have to do is qualify as a vendor and present the best return for the items you are buying.
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All of these bins are owned by private For-Profit Companies, period...........
These owners pay the non-profit 5 to 10% to use their names, Period..........
Anyone that wants to get into that racket, PM us.
Scott and Betty
P;S; Anything outside of these bins are fair game.
You are doing the property maintaince a favor and the bin owner a favor by not letting the junk accumulate. Furthermore, they are not interested in anything other than clothing. Usually, they are used textile companies somewhere in the mix.
Scott and Betty
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non profit business is an oxymoron.
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I see the salvatin army and amvets dumping scrap at my yard. 2 or 3 box trucks at a time.
Thank You diva pickers for setting the record straight, about the non profit bins . The pictures posted by freon joe , thats exactly the case. I mention this as for years when some one wanted me to buy their old appliances I would make a more than fair offer and the response would be thats all , I'll just give them to the youth ranch or some other charity. If the public only really new the truth about many non profits.
It's a tad morally ambiguous i feel if you wanted to recycle scrap from a non profit you ought to give a kick back I was curious how well Habitat for Humanity manage their scrap metal type resources
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