Heavy Storms, Extreme Weather and Aluminum Salvage and Recycling Opportunities for the Home Based Recycler

March 3, 2011

The other day I received the following email:

"Hi Mike, there were heavy storms through here this week and I am assuming that there is a lot of aluminum to be scrapped. Should I contact any individual, residential agent? Are some better than others? Are any buyers better than others? I also need to know, for the aluminum scrapping what tools do I need? What about transportation? I am assuming that my HHR is too small. True? Do I need a full-sized truck? Something smaller? I really need your help getting started."

My response:

Hi - I'm not sure what an HHR is, but a small truck and/or small trailer will work fine for hauling aluminum scrap - it's relatvely light compared to iron.

The aluminum sheet used on trailers and awnings is normally approximately 4' by 8 or 10'. It is often dirty, meaning that it has screws and caulking on the edges. To get the best price it must be cleaned. Simple hand tools do the job. I use battery powered drills with various attachments to remove screws and pliers and utility knives for the caulk, although you can sell it dirty but you'll get much less per pound...

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Welcome to All of You New Folks Who Have Purchased the Salvage & Recycling Ebook

Hi - It looks like we've all gotten past the holidays and are ready to go to work. Welcome to all the new folks that have purchased the eBook in 2011. I'm very gratified with the response.

Recall that the eBook is just the beginning. It is a summary of what has worked for me in the Salvage and Recycling business. Many of the ways I found material, disposed of material and marketed myself will work for you, but you may need more help. I'm here to provide just that. There is no general blueprint or step-by-step plan that would fit your specific needs, skills, expertise or locale. So, I look forward to hearing from you, answering your questions and help you devise a specific plan that will work for you.

Note that if I think your questions or comments and my answers will be of interest to others, I'll be posting them on the blog being sure, of course, to not reveal your email, identity or location. If you do not want me to do this, please be sure to let me know.

Also, when corresponding with me, be sure to send your messages from the same email account that you used when you purchased the eBook. Otherwise I may never see your message and we don't want that to happen.

These are hard times and I worry that they may get harder. It's a good time to be in this business.

Best of luck to you and thanks again for putting your trust in me.

Mike
RecyclingSecrets.com
How to Make Money in the Home Based Salvage and Recycling Business

Financial Crisis Inquiry Report Downloads Now Available

This should be of interest:

We're all impacted by recent economic events and the recession that we're now in. January 27, 2011 the FCIC released the Financial Crisis Inquiry Report to the public. I have made it available in Acrobat PDF format for you to download. In the ensuing days and weeks I will be adding many more reports, hearings, testimonies, videos, maps, regional impacts and related materials.

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Getting into Home Based Salvage & Recycling with Little Cash, Promoting Your Businss...

Hi - Just a headsup. Wondering how to get started in salvage and recycling with little cash? How to promote your business? I've been working on an article over the weekend. Includes information about the above plus how a local website may help you. I'll post a message here when it is completed.

Best to you in your endeavors

Mike
Recycling Secrets
How to Make Money in the Home Based Salvage and Recycling Business