- about to do my first scrap run....
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about to do my first scrap run....
I am only bringing steel on this run because I want to check out how the yard does business before I bring my money makers down. I have a couple in the area. I am going to call them all for prices,
**WHAT ELSE SHOULD I LOOK FOR? ask for? Obviously I don't want to be screwed, you know? **
TIPS? ADVICE? HELP?
Beachcomber Recycling
Old Orchard Beach, Maine
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steel is tin unless its separated into higher value I would look at the scale before and after to make sure they right down the correct weight and so forth as for the yard I guess people are helpful usually so you should ask questions to almost all and should want to help you maybe even help unload which if not does not mean its a bad yard though. always call ahead for prices before going down so you know what you should expect maybe even give a name and go inside to make sure prices are what they said.
as time goes by they may also have regular better pricing so make yourself welcome and see if maybe not ask but watch to see if people get prices better for regulars or for higher weights.
really just look and see try a few yards out and go with what you like
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When I call for prices what do I ask? Hey, what's your prices? I don't want to sound like a retard.
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tin, short steel, aluminum, copper, and electric motors is a good start
Currently looking for a job in or related to scrap/recycling. Relocation is possible for the right offer.
Metal Recycling Entrepreneur
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There has to be a first time for everyone. Don't worry about sounding dumb...and don't give a rats butt about how they answer. If they aren't customer oriented you have your first clue of how the yard operates.
Ask them about the different steel categories and how you can prepare your stuff to maximize the return. They may take the time to answer, maybe not. Ya gotta start somewhere!!
Steel can be separated into several types, depending on the yard. For example, the cast iron ends on your swimming pool heater might go in a different catagory and make a little more. (may be a cast iron metal sort, or a heavy steel sort)
Thin material is the lowest category of steel, usually called shred, cause thats what they do with it.
The yard I deal with also has prepared iron (over 1/4" thick, other dimensions 18" x 18" x 4') and heavy melt which is real heavy stuff, not sure of the min thickness.
There can be other categories as well. Your yard will have their own preferred sorts.
Good luck and let us know how it goes!!
Jon.
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Usually when calling about shred ask them for current prices per ton on Light Iron. For copper or any other metal just ask what there paying per pound that day for which ever non ferrous metal you have.
If its your first time bringing in non ferrous some yards have a seperate truck scale for that alone and some have you just back up to the garage depends on each yard. It may help to ask prior since Maine does things a little different then other states due to DEP regulations here and town Junk Yard permit requirements, as well as state recycler license requirements.
For #1 iron its usually best to ask for the prepared and unprepared rates since we all set different prices. Take for example the yard I use in East Millinocket they have prepared #1, unprepared #1, Drained vehicles, Undrained vehicles, and light iron plus non ferrous catergories and thats it.
Depending on the yard you use most will have equipment to help offload. I know Schnitzer in Portland has there material handler on site to help off load but some yards still do everything by hand.
Licensed Recycler - Permitted Auto Recycling Yard - Approved Ewaste Recycler
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OK guys.... thank you again for the help! I ended up going to Schnitzer in Portland. Price was $87/ton... between $30-40 difference in the positive than other yards. Dudes there were wicked nice and answered all my questions. I unloaded by hand, but that was so I could talk to the employees and take my time, you know? I brought in what I thought was all light iron, but one of the employees looked at a couple of my questionables and determined 60 pounds of my load as heavy iron. All in all, I weighted in at 1060 pounds total. It was a really nice place. THANK YOU AGAIN FOR THE HELP!!
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I got there often, very nice folks there, I think there are some closer places on RT 1 in Arundel but sometimes you need to figure the cost of fuel.Originally Posted by poison76ivy
Old dogs care about you even when you make mistakes;
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I called a few places in Arundel.... and one of them quoted me at $45/ton on light. My drive to Portland is 19 minutes, 13 miles. Well worth the extra money to me.
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You did good. heavy iron is any thing over 1/8" thick. Some yards say over 1/4 in. Prepared heavy iron is 3 or 4 ' sections depending on the yard .
"anyone who thinks scrappin is easy money ain't doin it right!"
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Was that payout on a net ton or a gross ton?
Net is 2000 and gross is 2240 lb
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That is insane!!!I called a few places in Arundel.... and one of them quoted me at $45/ton on light. My drive to Portland is 19 minutes, 13 miles. Well worth the extra money to me.
Nice Truck!!!
"It's not the years, honey, it's the mileage." Indiana Jones - Raiders of the Lost Ark
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$87/metric ton.
And thanks.... it's the boyfriend's truck. I drive a MINI. Could you imagine me hauling in that??
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Nice looking truck. If you plan on using it for more hauling, maybe invest in a headache rack, guard/protector for the back window. Some are nice in that they have tie downs and some have small storage space areas and such. You can mount lights on some also.
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