Post by DIzzIE on Jul 23, 2003 18:41:23 GMT -5
ROGUE RECYCLING
BY: DIzzIE [c]opyleft 2003
What?
This simple 'scam' (or rather, simple act of theft) involves the obtainment of various recyclable materials, and handing in the materials for a cash fee at various recycling centers.
Where?
Here are several highly recommended places for obtaining cardboard/paper/pallets.
* Private Residence Trash Cans. Drive around a selected number of neighborhoods on the trash (or recyclable) pick up day, when all the houses will have the recyclables trashcan outside by the curb. Dump the containers into a plastic bag lined trunk (ideally, the back of a pick-up).
*Public Recycling Containers. In some towns you may see rectangular containers (either wood, plastic or metal) in which civilians can deposit newspaper to be recycled. If you can open one of these containers, go ahead and clean it out.
*Recyclables Dumpsters. Going around to recyclables dumpsters and taking as much as you can is a guaranteed way to get a nice amount of cardboard/newspaper.
*Back of Stores. Go around to the posterior of a store (particularly grocery stores/supermarkets). You will likely find not only stacks of flattened cardboard, but also empty pallets.
Then What?
Now that you have acquired a decent amount of cardboard (or other recyclable material) it's time to sell it to the highest bidder. Get a phonebook and look under "Recycling Centers" to find a list of places that pay you for turning in recyclable materials. Call the various places and find the one that pays the most.
When returning your cardboard, if you are paid by weight (the most often used system of payment), stack that cardboard into bundles, and soak the centers of a few of the middle layers in water, thus slightly increasing the weight.
How Much Money Can I Expect For This?
While pricing varies from location to location, the price for cardboard will be around $20/ton, yes that is a lot of cardboard, which is why you may want to put your main resources to obtaining the pallets, as the rate for them is ~$1.50/pallet. You may also ask about rates for other recyclable items such as tires, scrap metal, etc. Also keep in mind that at $1.50/pallet, just 10 pallets a week will accumulate to $780 a year…
Enjoy!
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Standard Disclaimer: It is understood that the above is written for educational/informational/theoretical/entertainment purpose only. The poster does not accept any responsibility for any actions you may take and does not condone any activity which goes against the law.
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BY: DIzzIE [c]opyleft 2003
What?
This simple 'scam' (or rather, simple act of theft) involves the obtainment of various recyclable materials, and handing in the materials for a cash fee at various recycling centers.
Where?
Here are several highly recommended places for obtaining cardboard/paper/pallets.
* Private Residence Trash Cans. Drive around a selected number of neighborhoods on the trash (or recyclable) pick up day, when all the houses will have the recyclables trashcan outside by the curb. Dump the containers into a plastic bag lined trunk (ideally, the back of a pick-up).
*Public Recycling Containers. In some towns you may see rectangular containers (either wood, plastic or metal) in which civilians can deposit newspaper to be recycled. If you can open one of these containers, go ahead and clean it out.
*Recyclables Dumpsters. Going around to recyclables dumpsters and taking as much as you can is a guaranteed way to get a nice amount of cardboard/newspaper.
*Back of Stores. Go around to the posterior of a store (particularly grocery stores/supermarkets). You will likely find not only stacks of flattened cardboard, but also empty pallets.
Then What?
Now that you have acquired a decent amount of cardboard (or other recyclable material) it's time to sell it to the highest bidder. Get a phonebook and look under "Recycling Centers" to find a list of places that pay you for turning in recyclable materials. Call the various places and find the one that pays the most.
When returning your cardboard, if you are paid by weight (the most often used system of payment), stack that cardboard into bundles, and soak the centers of a few of the middle layers in water, thus slightly increasing the weight.
How Much Money Can I Expect For This?
While pricing varies from location to location, the price for cardboard will be around $20/ton, yes that is a lot of cardboard, which is why you may want to put your main resources to obtaining the pallets, as the rate for them is ~$1.50/pallet. You may also ask about rates for other recyclable items such as tires, scrap metal, etc. Also keep in mind that at $1.50/pallet, just 10 pallets a week will accumulate to $780 a year…
Enjoy!
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Standard Disclaimer: It is understood that the above is written for educational/informational/theoretical/entertainment purpose only. The poster does not accept any responsibility for any actions you may take and does not condone any activity which goes against the law.
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