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Scrapping info

This paragraph is about "scrapping". 

Here is a brief definition of "scrap" from Wikipedia.org:

"Scrap consists of recyclable materials left over from product manufacturing and consumption, such as parts of vehicles, building supplies, and surplus materials.  Unlike waste, scrap can have significant monetary value.  "

As you can see, the above quotation pretty simply seems to imply that YOU can make some money by scrapping metals.  It can be (or possibly I should have said, often is) difficult work.  However, there is profit to be made from it.  So, let's get started with a simple outline of the more pertenant (or at least, I'd consider it so) stuff I've learned so-far from scrapping metals. 

General note 1: Metals are pretty much what I've limited myself to for making money from recycling. 

Now for the info regarding the more lucrative metals I've run into, and where you should be able to find them:

1.  Copper.  I put copper here, not so-much because of price (which can be up to, or possible above $5 a pound, although I've so-far only made 2 dollars per pound on this metal,) but because it is pretty much EVERYWHERE.  That's right, copper is very common.  It is in the keyboard and mouse you may be using to scroll through this webpage which is being brought to you from a server containing copper, routed through various information delivery systems (often largely made of copper) and finally displayed on some typed of display which, of course, will practically always contain a certain amount of copper.  This certainly doesn't mean that any of the above mentioned devices contain enough (by themselves: 1 unit) copper to have any significant scrap value.  What it does mean, however, is that if you know someone who happens to have a lot of broken devices like the above mentioned ones, you may be able to make some cash.  You might go up to that person, and make a quote of how much you'd offer them for their "garbage" or "scrap".  Remember to always keep your quotes within a reasonable, and yet not overly liberal range which will allow you to make some profit. 

General warning 1: Don't think you can jump right into scrapping.  DON'T EVEN THINK IT.  Before you attempt to do anything in the scrap metal industry, please refer yourself to your own common sense, a strong knowledge that God is the only one keeping you safe and a fervent attempt to not tempt providence. 

Enough said?

Well, here's some practical guidance about how you might begin studying up on scrapping--SEARCH THE INTERNET BIG TIME.  I mean it.  Don't simply do a brief scan on the topic.  Watch varying YouTube videos on the topic, and begin to scan through general search engine results regarding "scrapping", "scrap metals" and so-forth. 

Until next time I get a chance to update this page (God willing), this is it!

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