My new advertising

[joem]

For those new people getting into this (you now I'll help you when I can) try not to have tunnel vision about where to get scrap. I have a friend who wants to bring in more business to his non computer related store. So I proposed he accept computer scrap ( except CRTs) and I will put a bin and create some advertising for him and he jumped on it. So next week I will get him signage so people can drop off items and he can do his salesmanship. We both win.

I also made business cards to give to the people who drive around picking up metal on garbage nights ( I do too) and I ask them to trade weight ( especially things they love like sinks, wires, and aluminum) or even pay a small amount for each tower. I have had three show a lot of interest. we'll see how it works.

 

[Oz]

Well Joem, beyond the help you have given other members as to graphics design for their businesses, you have been exemplary in giving other members here suggestions as to what has worked for you so far, in order to help them in their ventures.

You are a fine example of “pay it forward” and I just wanted to take a moment to give credit where credit is due.

We could not have too many members with your ethics.

 

[joem]

Keep talking, advertising and meeting people.
Today's story.
I met with a reburbisher ( World Computer Exchange - Ottawa Chapter ) who rebuilds working computers for schools and non profits in developing countries. He will give me all his computer parts he can't use in exchange I will help him turn his low ewaste into money he can use. Seems simple enough for me. Tomorrow I go to his warehouse and pick up 20 towers. But here is where the story turns for the better, his neighbour comes over to borrow a pressure washer and he starts talking with me. He is part of a non profit organization that refurbishes computers ( Knights Refurshing Computers - Part of Knights of Columbus) for needy people in eastern ontario, and he will do the same ( exchange parts) for me as well.
Like I said before to those new people on the forum not knowing where to get scrap. Just keep talking and keep your eyes and ears open as well as your mind.

edit; added charity names

 

[MMFJ]

If you are not too busy,
could I get some feedback on my collection site.

http://www.junkEscrap.com/

Since various people use various browsers feed back on how the page displays would be great. Keep in mind links are not live yet and content still has to be added, this is just for testing and evaluation.

I know this has been up awhile, but I just was reading this post and took a look.

I'm running Firefox and it looks ok, though some pages load the wording a few seconds before the background pic and it looks kinda funny for a quick sec.

Only 'errata' i found is;
- on http://www.junkescrap.com/resource.htm - states "Canada's the export of hazardous electronic waste is illegal...." - seems like "the" shouldn't be there (or, perhaps, that's just Canadian English, eh?
- on http://www.junkescrap.com/faq.htm - states "Inside the glass in a mix of lead...", should be "is", not "in"
- same page/paragraph - says "We are working on a refiner..." - shouldn't that be "with" or "on finding" - something not right here...

Overall, looks good otherwise, though the 'tag' line at the bottom covers the pictures in a few places and it makes it look very crowded.

On a side note, I see from the forum you were sharing your 'sheriff' and 'Grim Reaper' pages for others to use - I once wrote a small program that takes such things in as a .jpg and tags on whatever address you like in the 'Contact' area. Saved a lot of work and allowed everyone to put their own contact info as they liked. You could even put it on your site with a 'hidden link' or hidden page and those from the forum could access it directly from there. Haven't touched it in years, but if you are interested, I'll look at digging it out for you.

I do like your Grim Reaper one and may have to take some of the pointers myself!

 

[MMFJ]

I wonder how safe this will be for the buyers. Make an appointment show up with cash in pocket, get gun in face???
Lots of thiefs out there that will rob the pizza man for less.
Mark

I've done a couple deals like this where the 'bounty' wasn't too big, we met at the 'Super-Shopper' places in the food area (most of them have them near the front door, at least in our area). We met at a back booth, on off hours, so there's no issue with hurting their business, etc. and pulled out our goodies. Of course, the cash part stayed undisclosed to others, but it worked out pretty 'safe' so far. (on a side note, if we meet in the eating area, can we call this place "Souper-Shopper"???

 

[joem]

mmfj
Thanks for the input, I did not see the errors ( that's why it's hard to proof your own work)
and thanks for the really bad "souper " pun.
I would like to see the code for the "contact area" sound very interesting to me

 

[joem]

For those who may request some work, I may not respond for a week. We are going camping for a week. If the campground has WIFI (I know I'm getting back to nature LOL) I can respond and read this forum. But if not enjoy your week without me.

 

[joem]

I've come up with a new idea to try.
Setting up a mini collection day at high rise apartments.
I plan to arrange to have a building "coordinator" pass out flyers within the building and arrange for people to drop off
in a loading area.
I will create the flyers and possibly pay a coordinators allowance now that I have a local recycler willing to pay me for all the printer / scanner / tv type by the pound.
I get to cherry pick the parts I want and then drive a load to the recycler.

 

[Claudie]

I've come up with a new idea to try.
Setting up a mini collection day at high rise apartments.
I plan to arrange to have a building "coordinator" pass out flyers within the building and arrange for people to drop off
in a loading area.
I will create the flyers and possibly pay a coordinators allowance now that I have a local recycler willing to pay me for all the printer / scanner / tv type by the pound.
I get to cherry pick the parts I want and then drive a load to the recycler.

The CRT type TVs? I am still looking for a place to get rid of these at a reasonable price. Does anyone know of a place in the United States that will pay for or accept these items for free?

 

[trashmaster]

Zack at E-scrap plus has A place in Mo. that he takes his to .

I belive that he pays to get rid of them;;

Zack is a buyer here on the forum;;; and I have had very good sales with him.. :lol:

 

[Bizness4you]

Post cards work. As old school as old school as it sounds. We do mass mailers and we pick up new customers all the time from it. But this day and age you need to be able to take it all. There is a some companies in the take back program that will take tv and crts monitors. This game you just need to be able to handle it alll.

 

[joem]

Since I now have a recycler that will pay me for low end scrap I have upped the effort on computer repair stores. I am now in coversation with two computer canada stores, a laptop repair depot, and a private consultant, and am convincing them that accepting customer drop off of certain escrap can increase their business sales and initial impressions look good.

 

[necromancer]

joem

you are in ontario right??

have you tried

http://www.recycleyourelectronics.ca/Electronics/Default.aspx

pop in your postal code and call some of the recyclers to see about paying you the best price, i get payed for everything, even broken plastic from cpu fans ...........

 

[joem]

Foxy is my new recycler, others won't pay.

 

[necromancer]

edited

 

[rewalston]

Hey Joe, just looked at your website, I must say I'm very impressed. Very well done. Keep up the good work.

Rusty

PS did you send the file I emailed you about yet? no hurry just curious

 

[MMFJ]

mmfj
I would like to see the code for the "contact area" sound very interesting to me

I sent you a link to test out via PM (I think), did you get it? (this board stuff is kinda new to me, so I may have missed it)

'Stealing' the graphics you posted (is is really stealing if you said it was OK and I told you about it before anyone else??), I made a program where you can just enter in the email address you want. It automatically centers and aligns it, adjusting the font size according to the length of email (so '[email protected]' will be larger than 'ICollectAllTheJunkICanFindAndThenStripOutTheGold@WishICouldHaveAShorterEmailAddress.com')!

If you have a better copy of the graphic, it is pretty simple to change. Right now, it is only set for the 'reaper' ad, but I can do a 'sheriff' one and also make it selectable, etc. (anything is possible - just takes time, y'know?)

Check your PMs for something from me (hey, that's kinda funny - considering what this board is about... and let me know if you didn't get it.

 

[joem]

mmfj
I would like to see the code for the "contact area" sound very interesting to me

I sent you a link to test out via PM (I think), did you get it? (this board stuff is kinda new to me, so I may have missed it)

'Stealing' the graphics you posted (is is really stealing if you said it was OK and I told you about it before anyone else??), I made a program where you can just enter in the email address you want. It automatically centers and aligns it, adjusting the font size according to the length of email (so '[email protected]' will be larger than 'ICollectAllTheJunkICanFindAndThenStripOutTheGold@WishICouldHaveAShorterEmailAddress.com')!

If you have a better copy of the graphic, it is pretty simple to change. Right now, it is only set for the 'reaper' ad, but I can do a 'sheriff' one and also make it selectable, etc. (anything is possible - just takes time, y'know?)

Check your PMs for something from me (hey, that's kinda funny - considering what this board is about... and let me know if you didn't get it.

I freely post my ads for anyone to use. There is enough scrap for all. Yes I got the code link thanks, I just need some time to play with it.

 

[rewalston]

I want to thank Joe (Joem) for helping me out with some suggestions and sending me a copy of his flyer. I have now set up an email address and will soon be going after a website. The new email address is [email protected]. The K & G stands for Keep it Green, thought it was kinda catchy. I'll probably go with the same name for the website as well. I just need to figure out where to give it a home. Thanks everyone for their help and especially Joe. I doubt I would have gotten any where close without him and this forum. Now it's time to get advertising going and make some money (I hope). Still collecting materials but with the email addy and website I should get some more materials in to start processing. Thanks again.

Rusty

 

[joem]

I am revamping my website and image now that I can take all e-waste, and to incorporate my new ideas for collection.
This will be the new logo. It is cleaner than the star logo I have and the new site will include a greener feel to it with a new catch phrase " If you can plug it in then we can recycle it"
What do you think. (and sorry this one is not for public use)