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    will a wood chipper shreed plastic

    I generate a lot of abs plastic I go thru at least 100 printers scanners and copiers a month.im thinking about investing in a way to shred them and finding a buyer .so im just wondering if a wood chipper will do the trick



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    I have a real problem with abs. Other plastic not so much. Are you sure the yard wants it shred?
    I have one yard that will take loose but needs a min. of 10 gaylords.
    Another yard wants it baled.
    Another yard wants it already in pellets, but they want to test each load!

    I have seen a video on youtube showing some kids shredding plastic but not sure how long it will do it or if it would be acceptable shred.
    You can make money 2 ways.
    1 - Do what others won't.
    2 - Do what others can't.

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    baled is worth more than shredded

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