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MineralMan

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8. Yes, they do that here, too, but there are plenty of

Reply to reddread (Reply #2)

Tue May 26, 2015, 10:51 AM

May 2015

legitimate freelance scrap haulers around, too. Guys trying to earn a living. It's hard work, but we have many metal scrap collectors in the area who manage to make some money this way.

Last year, I did a web site for a metal recycling business. I learned that a good portion of the metals they buy come from these scrappers. They're also very aware of the theft problem. Here, scrap buyers have to copy the seller's driver's licence for each purchase. That new law has cut down on the metal theft in the area.

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How to get rid of a large window AC Unit - Easy Recycling Tip [View all] MineralMan May 2015 OP

All you have to do is leave it by the alley The Velveteen Ocelot May 2015 #1

I think this is the best way to do it. drm604 May 2015 #4

No alley behind my street, sadly. MineralMan May 2015 #5

really? they steal em from rooftops where I come from reddread May 2015 #2

Yes, they do that here, too, but there are plenty of MineralMan May 2015 #8

im not sure who is to blame for the massive damages inflicted reddread May 2015 #10

I'm not sure what that has to do with my thread, though. MineralMan May 2015 #12

Freecycle is also a good way to get rid of stuff. NV Whino May 2015 #3

Was the residual freon recovered as per law? TexasProgresive May 2015 #6

What do you think? MineralMan May 2015 #9

You didn't mention that in your OP TexasProgresive May 2015 #13

Maybe it was pintobean May 2015 #15

Uh, no. It got pushed out the window MineralMan May 2015 #21

You're right. I didn't mention it. MineralMan May 2015 #20

Years ago, I put an old fridge in the alley. pintobean May 2015 #11

Craig's List "Curb Alerts." I've run many over the years. Gidney N Cloyd May 2015 #7

Curb alerts are selfish and they suck. pintobean May 2015 #14

I do that too. The first person to respond gets the address. Arugula Latte May 2015 #22

I put stuff on freecycle too. Gone within a few hours. Keeps the stuff out shraby May 2015 #16

And if you put something out by the curb and nobody picks it up... ret5hd May 2015 #17

Yep,scrappers are the way to go. Usually an ad isn't even necessary, sufrommich May 2015 #18

Around here all you got to do is put it out on the curb. It will be gone within 3 hours. hobbit709 May 2015 #19