Construction sites

**GeorgeB** · 09-03-2011, 12:28 AM

Granted, I am sure most will already know of this, but I am going to talk about it anyway.

Unless you live in a small hick town, or just a small town period, you will not see a lot of construction sites going on. However, in the area that always has construction going on, what I like to do is this.

I will go to the site, and ask to speak to a manager, supervisor, etc. I give them my name, company name, and a business card. I tell them that I am sure that they already have someone for their scrap metal recycling, but in the event that they need someone to come out on short notice, or for any reason, to give me a call, shoot me an email, etc.

I also ask them where their company is located. Generally, unless you are speaking to the owner by chance, they will tell you. I then will go to the office, and ask to speak to someone who would be in charge of authorizing someone to go to the sites and pick up the scrap metal FREE of charge. Never charge them for this, as they are already most likely paying some company hundreds of dollars for a dumpster rental and removal.

Tell them, that all they have to do, is put it all in one general area, and that they can either call you when they need it removed, or you can come by every other day, or even once a week.

Some, will keep the dumpster, and just give you permission to go into it....just be careful when you do. Keep your ears open to anyone coming close to you, so they don't throw something on top of you.

**bluemeate** · 09-04-2011, 04:14 AM

most construction companies where i live are now keeping their scrap, large and small... its up to 13.5cent a lb last i checked

**feralbliss** · 09-04-2011, 08:26 AM

I do this and it's been working for the most part. It's pretty competitive out here, so I throw out a "commission" to the owner or supervisor and they're much more bought in after that. Just scored two construction sites this way.

**GeorgeB** · 09-04-2011, 02:25 PM

Originally Posted by bluemeate

most construction companies where i live are now keeping their scrap, large and small... its up to 13.5cent a lb last i checked

Not everyone is going to do it, granted, but some will. Just like I get told from time to time..."we make enough money as it is, so we don't care nor have time to deal with the scrap metal"

A lot of places will give me the metal, aluminum, but keep the copper. Ticks me off, but better than nothing, especially when some sites can keep bills paid and food on the table for a few months. Constant work.

**GeorgeB** · 09-04-2011, 02:27 PM

Originally Posted by feralbliss

I do this and it's been working for the most part. It's pretty competitive out here, so I throw out a "commission" to the owner or supervisor and they're much more bought in after that. Just scored two construction sites this way.

Surprisingly enough, I have never been asked for money yet.

I tell everyone that I do own a company, but I am the only worker for it as well. Sometimes, I am asked if I make enough money doing it. I tell them that it pays my bills, and puts food on the table for my wife, kids, and I, so that is all that matters to me.

Also, regardless of the client, I also sometimes throw out the fact that I own a small investment firm as well, and sometimes I am lucky to catch a few new clients for that as well.