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February 3, 2020 Please FORWARD to a colleague. SUBSCRIBE
re·pur·posed·MA·TE·RI·ALS (noun) - byproducts and waste that have value "as is" to a second, unrelated industry. False Link
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In this Edition … Denver | Chicago | Carolina | Dallas | Philadelphia
- BIG PLANES - Jet Engine Recycler and Collapsible Plastic Bins
- little trains - Suggestion for a Model Train collector
- "repurpose" at Lake Mead in Nevada
- Belize furniture made out of car tires
- Del Monte Foods inquiry
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repurposedCUSTOMER: Last time we had collapsible bins like these, we sold a truckload to a jet engine recycling company in Texas.
Collapsible Plastic Bins. Mftg: Buckhorn Size: 62" x 48" x 50" Qty: 1,300+ L: Chicago, South Carolina Here for Pricing>>
     
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backSTORY: “We used this fiberglass Johns Manville Whispertone material as the tackable, acoustical substrate in our cubicle office workstation products. We covered these with fabric and they became part of our workstation panels. These are just misc leftover pieces that we didn’t use.” – Courtney
NOTE: Each pallet is a mix of sizes of the acoustical tackboard. So, we're selling them cheap. If you can do your project with mismatched sizes, then this is a heck of a deal!
repurposedINBOX: "I am looking for foam insulation board for my model train layout to lessen the noise of the trains. Left over seconds the cheaper the better. The thickness does not matter but should mostly be the same thickness." - Charles in Texas
Acoustical Tackboard. Mftg Specs: Mftg Website>> Pricing: $100/pallet L: Chicago Press for Details>>
    
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repurposedCUSTOMER: We sold 2 nets to a company to use for cleaning up the water at Lake Mead. Nevada. Geo, we appreciate your business!
Pallet Rack Protection Netting: Type: 2" Mesh, 1/8" polypropylene cording Size: 8' x 20' ORDER ONLINE>>
    
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repurposedINBOX: “We have almost a truckload of a starch product we're discontinuing. Our starch is used for laundry/ dry cleaning and it is available at our New Jersey dry cleaning supply warehouse. Can you help us?” – Jenny
Starch Powder. Qty: 35,000 lbs in 25 kg bags Price: No Cost L: Philadelphia If interested, Contact Us about Starch>>
   
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The Used Economy: There are all sorts of people and companies making a living in the Used Economy. Here are two inquiries we got just in the last week. We love to build our Rolodex with more and more contacts. You never know when you might have an opportunity.
Q: Do you make a living in the Used Economy? If "yes", send us an email about detailing what you/your company does! Email Us>>
Email 1: "We are looking for used surgical lighting from OR and ICU's that we can refurbish at our facility. Part of our business here is to provide hospitals with parts for surgical lights which are no longer provided by the manufacturer." - Brian
Email 2: "Our business buys copiers coming off lease, and we export them overseas." - Ross
    
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-- We are America's largest..."Industrial Thrift Store" --
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Help Wanted: Our beloved Chicagoland manager, Shawna, had to suddenly resign last week because of a death in the family. She will be very hard to replace, but if you know anyone interested in a warehouse manager position in Kankakee, IL (60 miles south of Chicago), forward them this opportunity, OR Email Us Your Resume>>
   
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repurposedCUSTOMER: A bison rancher came in and purchased ten Anti-Fatigue Mats for his guys to stand on while they are vaccinating bison in the chutes. He was excited that he could make something better for his team because they stand on concrete through that difficult process. Tom, we appreciate your business!
Anti-Fatigue Mats. Size: 36" x 118" Press for Details>>
   
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repurposedINBOX: "I may have to move 9 pallets of ornamental gel fuel cans that you put in a flower pot...not for a steam table. There is nothing wrong with the product (just moving too slow on Amazon). These are for ambiance and citronella effects not steam table use." - Neil, Manufacturing and Environmental Services Executive w/ Republic Services
Fire Accent Solid Gel Fuel cans. Qty: 4,599 cans of regular & 4,599 cans of citronella L: Denver Press for Pricing>>
  
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repurposedCALL: "We just re-filled our foam fire suppression system at our chemical distribution warehouse. We have six new, unopened drums left. We don't want to store them until next time we re-fill the system. Can you take these in?" - Terry
repurposedINBOX: "I have a friend living in the mountains looking for something to help protect is home and buildings if a forest fire erupts. Your fire foam might be a solution for him." - Kelly Chaffee
Fire Fighting Foam. Make/Model: Ansulite Arc Qty: 6 - 55 gal drums L: Denver Email for Pricing>>
   
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Military Surplus: We occasionally do deals that include castoffs from our Armed Services.
Fiberglass Boxes. Size: 48" x 40" x 47" Weight: 190 lbs L: South Carolina Press for Details>>
  
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Reader Frustration. "The email layout could be improved by tightening up the corresponding photos and descriptions. The items/pages still seem a bit jumbled or run together." - Jaime Parr
RE: When viewing the newsletter…You may know this but try clicking on the link at the top of every newsletter…"view in your web browser". That will open the newsletter in your browser instead of your email client. That usually solves the format problem for most readers!
  
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BEFORE: "We struck out by failing to execute a good marketing and selling strategy for this grease. Product is in pristine condition, original containers, warehoused appropriately. Seeking to sell as a lot." - Russ
AFTER: This grease has been selling well! We just sold a few boxes to a logging company to grease their timber harvesting equipment.
Q: Like Russ, do you have a product(s) that failed to gain traction. We can help! Email Us Details>>
Nano Grease. Tube Size: 14 oz Qty: 14,000 tubes Order Online>> (NOTE: Contact Damon @ 303.321.1471 if you want to place a large quantity order.)
   
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... Got Obsolete Stuff?? We Buy / Sell / Trade. Call 303.321.1471 ...
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Wave of Customers: Word is getting out amongst geothermal system installation companies. We've had a wave of geothermal installers buying our Goodyear rubber hose the last few weeks including one customer that bought 50 hoses, yesterday.
1" Rubber Hose. Mftg: Goodyear Rubber Dims: 1" x 40' PSI Rating: 250 psi Quantity: 100+ hoses ORDER ONLINE>> (NOTE: We are negotiable on price if you want to place a large quantity order. Contact Damon>>)
   
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Shipping Industry Castoff: There are 10,000' of feet of this lighter weight, fabric conveyor belting being retired after a life of moving boxes and packages around at the warehouses of FedEx, Amazon, UPS, etc.
Lightweight Fabric Conveyor Belting. Sizes: various ORDER ONLINE>>
   
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LinkedIn: "Nice to connect on LinkedIn. I have been following your company for a long time. Although I am not an end user, I can appreciate keeping materials out of landfills while turning a profit!" – Gregg
Connect w/ Damon on LinkedIn>>
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Consolidation: We have decided to consolidate our East Coast operations into our new, large facility in South Carolina. We will be shutting down our Philadelphia warehouse in the next few weeks.
Inventory Blow Outs: We have these inventories we won't to blow out instead of moving to South Carolina ... Call Ethan at 303.321.1471 OR Email Ethan>>
- Concrete Mix (100 bags)
- MDF Sheets (750+ sheets)
- Landscape Pavers (8 truckloads)
- 10 gauge Wire (13 spools)
- Particle Board (350+ sheets)
- Tent Tops (Qty 7 remaining)
- Vinyl Gym Floor Covers (enough to cover a gym floor)
    
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repurposedINBOX: "We at Del Monte Foods generate several hundred feet of used PVC – Food Grade conveyor belting in various widths (12”, 18”, 24”, 30” and occasionally 36” and 48”. I know that there are several processing facilities around locally in Wisconsin that go through the same material annually. The local Waste Management company use to take this for recycling, but they no longer want it and we really would like to keep it from going to a landfill." - Michael
Q: Like Michael, do you have materials that the landfill OR recyclers will no longer accept? We're always interested in materials that can possible "repurposed". Email Us Details>>
   
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repurposedSPOTTING: "While in Belize, I came across an example of these recycled lawn chairs. Notice the other examples in the background – including the fake snake!" - Nancy
Q: Like Nancy, have you seen good examples of "repurposing". Please send us pictures, a website link, a video, etc. Email Us Details>>
   
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repurposedSUCCESS: We sold all our safety treads to an ice sculpture event company to use to load and unload ice sculptures safely. Wow, we love our customers and all the ways they make a living. Keith, we appreciate your business!
NOTE: These treads could have easily been sent to scrap metal to be melted down when the original company was done with them. BUT, why melt down something like these perfectly re-usable treads.
Q: Do you have re-usable steel or metal products that you'd like to see "repurposed" rather than melted down as scrap metal? Email Us Details>>
   
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WANTED: empty 275 gal Totes. Are you a manufacturer or distributor bringing in bulk ingredients in 275 gal totes? If yes, we are interested in your old totes! Call Damon at 303.321.1471 or Email Us w/ Details>>
   
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