Buying Appliances

**KzScrapper** · 03-21-2012, 10:35 PM

Mostly started doing this because I wanted to hopefully set up a somewhat steady stream of basic scrap metal around my schedule. Goal was to keep it simple, keep it close and maybe make some networking friends along the way. So I posted an add on Craigslist offering to pay $5 for major appliances within about a 5 mile radius of my home and they needed to be in the garage or driveway when I get there.

So in the past 9 days I have picked up 14 appliances and have found that a little less then 1/2 of the people didn't want the $5, they just wanted to able to call someone for a pick up instead of kicking it to the curb and posting their address for all to see. Some have other stuff that gets tossed in and judging by the handshake and the smile, repeat biz should be a sure thing. Not a huge money maker but so far it is meeting the expectation.

**freonjoe** · 03-21-2012, 10:37 PM

Are you doing refrigerators too?

**KzScrapper** · 03-21-2012, 10:41 PM

Yes, hope to have certification and equipment in the next couple of weeks. I have a place for storage inbetween my house and the yard.

**greytruck** · 03-21-2012, 10:44 PM

Good Job KZ, I told a couple of people i know that i would give them some money for old washers and dryers, ect. and like you said, most just want them gone and will even give ya something else they dont want.sence I started parking my scrap truck infront of the house and now my neibhors yell down the street to me to get rid of scrap they would have thrown out if they didnt know I did scrap. I once was putting scrap in the truck parked in the street and a lady stoped and gave me a metal rack from inside her van. I didnt know her and nor did she live on my street. That was a greaty score

**freonjoe** · 03-21-2012, 10:44 PM

Do you have a local scrap yard you work well with?

**KzScrapper** · 03-21-2012, 10:48 PM

Originally Posted by freonjoe

Do you have a local scrap yard you work well with?

Yes and it's only 10-15 minutes from the house depending on traffic. BTW, that looks to be a G5 unit I was asking you about earlier.

**freonjoe** · 03-21-2012, 10:50 PM

That should do it for you, they are pretty much bullet proof. Does your yard have a remediation area?

**KzScrapper** · 03-21-2012, 10:54 PM

I'm not sure, I will have to check.

**freonjoe** · 03-21-2012, 10:57 PM

I've set up the remediation areas for couple of yards. It's a win-win for everyone.

**mikedmissouri** · 03-21-2012, 11:01 PM

Originally Posted by freonjoe

That should do it for you, they are pretty much bullet proof. Does your yard have a remediation area?

Sorry if this is a stupid question but what exactly is a remediation area?

**freonjoe** · 03-21-2012, 11:03 PM

An area where all refrigeration units are put unless they are certified that they are evacuated.

**skylinejack** · 03-21-2012, 11:03 PM

Not a bad idea at all KZ ! I think I might borrow this one.

Now, whats a remediation area? Ya'll stumped me with that one.

**skippy** · 03-21-2012, 11:04 PM

KZ what section do you put add, services or somewhere else. In sacramento their are thousands of hauling and yours gets buried in 1 hour

**skylinejack** · 03-21-2012, 11:04 PM

Looks like we posted at the same time. Thanks freonjoe!

**KzScrapper** · 03-21-2012, 11:07 PM

Denver is all about the environment and I would imagine we are not far away from passing legislation about tagging fridge/freezers so it would be nice to stay one step ahead. Might have to give you a call one of these days Joe and pick your brain.

**skippy** · 03-21-2012, 11:09 PM

Kz where on CL do you put ad. IN servive sect. hauling gets buried in 5 min

**KzScrapper** · 03-21-2012, 11:13 PM

I have this in Appliances and a similar one in Items Wanted. Only been flagged twice so far...knock on wood.
http://denver.craigslist.org/app/2896419018.html

**skippy** · 03-21-2012, 11:19 PM

Man this is what Im talking about that is a great idea I got 60$ for 2 frig and a stove so I can do the math.YAHOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have no idea how to thank on this site so here you go THANKS REALLY THATS A GREAT IDEA.

**freonjoe** · 03-21-2012, 11:20 PM

I use this handout when I visit yards, it's easy enough for them to understand. Then I help them get set up to meet the federal guidelines.

http://www.epa.gov/ozone/downloads/S...alBrochure.pdf

**KzScrapper** · 03-21-2012, 11:26 PM

Sky...I was starting to wonder where you've been hiding. If this fits in anyone's plan please feel free.

Great info Joe, right now a signature is required that the system is empty...kind of a "don't ask, don't tell" type deal.

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