Youre best off learning everything you can about the entire process, from end of life materials and wastes, through the entire recycling,processing refining and end products going back into industry,
And trying to find a gap in the market in your area of expertise you can work for/between employers maybe on a commision rather than a wage?
I recently went to see one of my old employers who switched business to waste from just scrap metals, asked about a position.. basically if i can come up with a way what makes them better money by regrading and reselling what they get than they currently do, ive a job. They get 14 ton per hour through the gate, its a volume business rather than sorting every scrap out.
So id get access to the shredder and heavy duty crushing, baling and cutting equipment, i dont need all the licensing whats 50k+ as theyve got all the certifications needed.
Plus access to a lot of waste. Theyre taking on contract all the waste from 2 district councils, that alone is huge.
Still, it doesnt mean il be successful. Im hoping i have time between loads to cherry pick and upgrade certain loads going out to toll refineries. The better grades attract more particular buyers and higher prices too. And maybe refine some high grade material at the firm myself.
When i saw the toll charges, wow they work to a big margin on mixed grade materials, even high grade suprised me, i think its pretty doable.
Try find a gap in the market rather than trying to create your own market. Its to easy to get shut out or down by competitors.
The gap youll find from your own knowledge