No, we’re not in the business of recycling Styrofoam but Dart Container, a manufacturer of Styrofoam cups and plates, is now recycling Styrofoam and polystyrene at their location, 3219 Wesleyan Road, in nearby Randleman, North Carolina. (Map) But you will need to clean your foam before you drop it off.
And lest we forget to recycle our rubber bands.
Mar 4, 2010
Aluminum Prices Rising Slowly
We understand that sellers are hoping for huge increases in the prices of the scrap metals they sell but reality is: slowly increasing prices make us all better off in the long run. When prices quickly rise they are quicker to fall. You know, like gravity. But when prices rise slowly as aluminum has been doing since the crash of 2008, they tend to be more stable and less likely to suddenly bottom out between your place and ours. Thankfully, aluminum prices are slowly rising making the white metal a good long term investment.
Just don't tell anyone where you're hiding it.
Just don't tell anyone where you're hiding it.
Mar 1, 2010
Copper Prices Rise Because Of Chilean Earthquake
The earthquake in Chile caused the closing of the world’s largest copper mine last week pushing up copper prices in the short term. And while the mine has reopened it is not yet up to 100% according to this article in News Daily so the long term impact of the quake is not yet known.
Sell now or hold your peas.
Sell now or hold your peas.
Feb 27, 2010
What Happens When We Make Mistakes?
Everyone makes mistakes and here at Salvage America we do our best to resolve our mistakes. Say, for example, we under pay a customer/vendor, do we stick it in our pockets and keep quiet? No, not at all.
When entering transactions into our computer we immediately notice any mistakes we might have made. If the mistake was in the customer’s favor we eat it and yell and scream about how dumb we feel. If the mistake resulted in shorting our customers we do the following:
*Call the telephone number you gave us and try to get you to come back for the rest of your money. Sadly, some people give us bad telephone numbers.
*We mail a check and a letter of apology to your address. Sadly, the checks are sometimes returned as the address you gave us was no good.
*As a last resort, we write your name and the date on an envelope, put your money in the envelope and wait until we see you again.
*And finally, if we cannot pay you what we owe you after 6 months we put the money back into our cash drawer and drive our accountant crazy.
When entering transactions into our computer we immediately notice any mistakes we might have made. If the mistake was in the customer’s favor we eat it and yell and scream about how dumb we feel. If the mistake resulted in shorting our customers we do the following:
*Call the telephone number you gave us and try to get you to come back for the rest of your money. Sadly, some people give us bad telephone numbers.
*We mail a check and a letter of apology to your address. Sadly, the checks are sometimes returned as the address you gave us was no good.
*As a last resort, we write your name and the date on an envelope, put your money in the envelope and wait until we see you again.
*And finally, if we cannot pay you what we owe you after 6 months we put the money back into our cash drawer and drive our accountant crazy.
Feb 25, 2010
Recycle Your Rubber Bands In Greensboro
Another Greensboro recycler, RecycleBills.com Llc. has began collecting rubber bands for recycling and Salvage America has agreed to become a drop off location for those of you who don't want to see this natural resource go to waste. For details on rubber band recycling... Click on the link.
And don't forget that Salvage America also serves as a drop off location for Greensboro's Smart Cork Recycling.
And don't forget that Salvage America also serves as a drop off location for Greensboro's Smart Cork Recycling.
Feb 22, 2010
North Carolina Laws For Sellers Of Scrap Metals
This morning we explain the law so that you know what you must do before you sell your scrap metals and junk cars to Salvage America or any other licensed recycling company doing business in North Carolina. These laws apply no matter if you’re a scrap peddler, contractor or homeowner.
You will need to bring a State or federally issued Identification card or driver’s license. You may not use credit cards, social security cards, debit cards, employer issued ID cards or any ID you bought online. And you cannot transact business using someone else’s name, business name or ID. (If you operate a licensed business and need to send employees to the recycling center on behalf of your business then please call first so that we can make the process easier for your business.)
If you’re selling copper, catalytic converters, HVAC (Air Conditioning) parts or junk cars you will be asked for your fingerprint and/or thumbprint.
Any junk car that is less than 10 years old requires a state issued title to be given to the buyer (recycler/recycling center/junk yard) before you will be paid for the car. Cars older than 10 years old may be junked without a title.
All payments for cars must be made by check.
All payments of $100.oo or more must be made by check.
NC State Law Forbids The Buying Of:
*Any regulated metal marked with the initials or other identification of a telephone, cable, electric, water, or other public utility, or any brewer.
*Any utility access cover.
*Any street light pole or fixture.
*Any road or bridge guard rail.
*Any highway or street sign.
*Any water meter cover.
*Any metal beer keg, including any made of stainless steel that is clearly marked as being property of the beer manufacturer.
*Any traffic directional or control sign.
*Any traffic light signal.
*Any regulated metal marked with the name of a government entity.
*Any property owned by a railroad and marked and otherwise identified as such.
* Any historical marker or any grave marker or burial vase.
It is against Federal Laws to dump the following onto the grounds of any scrap metal dealer or recycling center:
*Leaking lead-acid batteries.
*Tanks, barrels, drums, cans, bottles or other containers filled or partially filled with, gasoline, oils, automotive fluids, Freon or other refrigerants, CFCs, HCFCs, Hydrogen, Mercury, Propane, Natural gas, Kerosene, Diesel fuel, home heating oil or any other chemical known to be hazardous to people, pets or the environment.
*Anything that is radioactive or may contain traces of radioactive isotopes.
*Appliances that use Freon or other refrigerants must be evacuated before bringing them to the recycling center.
In Addition To:
Salvage America is not licensed for and therefore cannot accept televisions, computer monitors, video screens and certain other types of electronics waste.
You will need to bring a State or federally issued Identification card or driver’s license. You may not use credit cards, social security cards, debit cards, employer issued ID cards or any ID you bought online. And you cannot transact business using someone else’s name, business name or ID. (If you operate a licensed business and need to send employees to the recycling center on behalf of your business then please call first so that we can make the process easier for your business.)
If you’re selling copper, catalytic converters, HVAC (Air Conditioning) parts or junk cars you will be asked for your fingerprint and/or thumbprint.
Any junk car that is less than 10 years old requires a state issued title to be given to the buyer (recycler/recycling center/junk yard) before you will be paid for the car. Cars older than 10 years old may be junked without a title.
All payments for cars must be made by check.
All payments of $100.oo or more must be made by check.
NC State Law Forbids The Buying Of:
*Any regulated metal marked with the initials or other identification of a telephone, cable, electric, water, or other public utility, or any brewer.
*Any utility access cover.
*Any street light pole or fixture.
*Any road or bridge guard rail.
*Any highway or street sign.
*Any water meter cover.
*Any metal beer keg, including any made of stainless steel that is clearly marked as being property of the beer manufacturer.
*Any traffic directional or control sign.
*Any traffic light signal.
*Any regulated metal marked with the name of a government entity.
*Any property owned by a railroad and marked and otherwise identified as such.
* Any historical marker or any grave marker or burial vase.
It is against Federal Laws to dump the following onto the grounds of any scrap metal dealer or recycling center:
*Leaking lead-acid batteries.
*Tanks, barrels, drums, cans, bottles or other containers filled or partially filled with, gasoline, oils, automotive fluids, Freon or other refrigerants, CFCs, HCFCs, Hydrogen, Mercury, Propane, Natural gas, Kerosene, Diesel fuel, home heating oil or any other chemical known to be hazardous to people, pets or the environment.
*Anything that is radioactive or may contain traces of radioactive isotopes.
*Appliances that use Freon or other refrigerants must be evacuated before bringing them to the recycling center.
In Addition To:
Salvage America is not licensed for and therefore cannot accept televisions, computer monitors, video screens and certain other types of electronics waste.
Feb 18, 2010
FAQ
Questions we answer every day posted here in hopes we don’t have to answer them as often. If you have a question that isn’t answered here then e-mail your question to RecycleBill (AT) gmail.com or to SalvageAm (AT) gmail.com and we'll be happy to address your question.
Can I get paid for recycling things I’m throwing away?
Yes.
How much?
The price varies by commodity and the strength of the market.
Why don’t you publish prices on your website?
See the answer above. In the current market prices are changing so rapidly there simply isn’t time to keep an online price list current.
Why don’t you pay the same price as (insert competitor here?)
For starters that would be price fixing—something that is highly illegal. Secondly, costs vary between contracts and the cost of doing business will be higher or lower between competing companies.
Will prices be going up or down?
If we knew that we’d be filthy rich.
Are there laws concerning recycling in North Carolina?
There sure are and you can find them by clicking on NC Recycling Laws.
Is scrap metal the only thing you buy?
No. View What Does Salvage America Buy? to learn more.
Do you accept plastics?
Yes, we do accept some plastics but only in very large volumes. We are currently unable to buy plastics.
Do you recycle cork?
No, but we do collect cork for Smart Cork Recycling.
Will you act as a collection center for products you don't currently recycle?
Depends... Call 336 272 3820 and we'll talk. We love to work with other recyclers so who knows.
Do you accept wood waste?
As Salvage America is also a licensed C&D (Construction and Demolition) recycler we are able to accept unpainted and untreated wood, brick, concrete, and other construction related recyclables but please call 336 272 3820 before you load and haul your C&D wastes to us as certain conditions apply.
Can I get paid for recycling things I’m throwing away?
Yes.
How much?
The price varies by commodity and the strength of the market.
Why don’t you publish prices on your website?
See the answer above. In the current market prices are changing so rapidly there simply isn’t time to keep an online price list current.
Why don’t you pay the same price as (insert competitor here?)
For starters that would be price fixing—something that is highly illegal. Secondly, costs vary between contracts and the cost of doing business will be higher or lower between competing companies.
Will prices be going up or down?
If we knew that we’d be filthy rich.
Are there laws concerning recycling in North Carolina?
There sure are and you can find them by clicking on NC Recycling Laws.
Is scrap metal the only thing you buy?
No. View What Does Salvage America Buy? to learn more.
Do you accept plastics?
Yes, we do accept some plastics but only in very large volumes. We are currently unable to buy plastics.
Do you recycle cork?
No, but we do collect cork for Smart Cork Recycling.
Will you act as a collection center for products you don't currently recycle?
Depends... Call 336 272 3820 and we'll talk. We love to work with other recyclers so who knows.
Do you accept wood waste?
As Salvage America is also a licensed C&D (Construction and Demolition) recycler we are able to accept unpainted and untreated wood, brick, concrete, and other construction related recyclables but please call 336 272 3820 before you load and haul your C&D wastes to us as certain conditions apply.
Feb 13, 2010
What Snow?
So we got a little dusting last night, big deal. It’s Saturday morning and we’re open for business. What’s snow anyway? Recycled water, that’s what. Drive careful and watch your step.
Feb 11, 2010
False Alarm
A few days ago we wrote that steel prices were falling. Turns out we were wrong and February steel prices will remain the same as January. As to what March will bring we don’t know but by summer we expect prices to rise.
We’re crossing our fingers.
We’re crossing our fingers.
Feb 8, 2010
Scrap Copper Takes A Dive
Refined copper prices have been falling for the last week and it’s looking like Comex will close with copper being lower than when the market opened this morning. And as the price of refined copper falls, so does the price of scrap copper.
We have no idea as to when the price for scrap copper will begin to rise but if history has taught us anything prices usually rise more slowly than they fall. Maybe it’s gravity?
We have no idea as to when the price for scrap copper will begin to rise but if history has taught us anything prices usually rise more slowly than they fall. Maybe it’s gravity?
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