What NOT to Bring to a Scrapyard: Hazardous Items & Legal Concerns

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Scrap Talk: Exploring the World of Recycling and Sustainability

Morristown Iron and Metal

22 episodes

1 week ago

Welcome to Scrap Talk, the show that delves deep into the heart of recycling and sustainability, straight from the lively world of a scrap yard in Morristown, Tennessee. Each episode invites you into the scrap yard, where the hosts Ross Litz and Kip Brown inspire a new generation to rethink what they know about recycling, challenge preconceived notions, and empower listeners with knowledge to make conscious decisions. Tune in, and join the conversation on creating a sustainable world, one scrap at a time. For more information, visit https://morristownscrap.com/

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What NOT to Bring to a Scrapyard: Hazardous Items & Legal Concerns

Scrap Talk: Exploring the World of Recycling and Sustainability

10 minutes 8 seconds

1 year ago

What NOT to Bring to a Scrapyard: Hazardous Items & Legal Concerns

In this episode of Scrap Talk, hosts Ross Litz and Kip Brown discuss the items that are not accepted at a scrapyard. They dive into the reasons behind not accepting pressurized tanks and the dangers they pose during the shredding process. From acetylene tanks to refrigerants, oxygen tanks, and propane tanks, they cover a range of items that are not suitable for scrapyard acceptance. The hosts also highlight the importance of not bringing in items like railroad steel without proper permission and the issues surrounding road signs and shopping carts. Tune in to learn more about what is not accepted at the scrapyard. Subscribe to our YouTube channel and listen on Apple and Spotify for more informative episodes. Thank you for supporting Scraptalk!

Highlights

- 00:00 Episode Introduction

- 00:20 Introduction to Hazardous Items

- 00:28 Why Scrap Yards Don’t Accept Pressurized Tanks

- 02:13 Examples of Non-Accepted Tanks (Nitrogen, Acetylene)

- 03:18 AC Refrigerants

- 03:56 Balloon Helium Tanks and Soda Carbonation Containers

- 05:02 Propane Tanks and Major Hazards

- 05:58 Acceptable Conditions for Tanks (Holes, Valve Stems Removed)

- 06:35 Legal Issues with Railroad Tracks

- 07:31 Concerns with Road Signs Post-Storms

- 08:17 Shopping Carts and Legal Requirements

- 09:12 Closing Remarks and Subscription Reminders

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