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August 12, 2019 Please FORWARD to a colleague. SUBSCRIBE
re·pur·posed·MA·TE·RI·ALS - America's largest..."Industrial Thrift Store" LEARN MORE ABOUT US>>
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repurposedCUSTOMER: We sold nets to a paintball company in Pennsylvania. Ryan, 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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Hot Air Balloon #1...repurposedCUSTOMER: "Using your webbing as tie down straps for ballooning equipment in my chase van. Connected with seatbelt buckles. Not being used for personal safety belts." - Don
Seat Belt Webbing. Color: Black Dims: 2" x 100 yard rolls ORDER ONLINE>>
   
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Hot Air Balloon #2...repurposedFAIL: We had someone ask what happens to old, retired hot air balloons and specifically the balloon fabric. This balloon fabric was a great candidate for "repurposing" in our minds. So, we started our due diligence. Some materials just don't work for "repurposing"...in this case foul odor.
Q: Got a byproduct you want us to do some due diligence on? Contact Us>>
Due Diligence: "Many times balloons have what is called hydrolysis, and smells terrible. The smell cannot effectively be removed without causing damage to the fabric." - Tim Hampton
"Most succumb to mold as the heat and dampness destroys the original inhibitors. The odor given off smells like someone has been violently sick in the bag and over time is allowed to fester." - Phil
"Balloons are flown by burning liquid propane and once they reach end-of-life they do, and always will, smell like burnt propane. It isn't a slight smell either and can often be overpowering with an older balloon." - Robbie Wahl
   
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repurposedINBOX: "There are (78) pallets of 50 bags each. Each bag weighs 50#. This is a fast setting high performance concrete mix that can be used for decorative or repair applications. All of the pallets are currently in Pennsylvania." - Kevin
Bags of Concrete. L: Philadelphia Concrete Pricing>>
 
 
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BEFORE: These are old wood lanes from closed down bowling alleys.
AFTER: We sold several sections of bowling wood to a tailor who is building sewing tables out of them. William, we appreciate your business!
Bowling Alley Wood. L: Atlanta,Denver, Philadelphia Wood Pricing and Sizes>>
  
 
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myBUSTERS...Myth: All our customers drive pickups or old piece of junk vehicles.
Truth: Here is one of our Lincoln-driving customers. Actually, and maybe surprising to some, a lot of our customers would fit in the high net worth demographic.
Q: Can you draw any cause/effect conclusions about why they're wealthy? Hmmm...could it be because they buy used and keep their costs low?
 
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repurposedPROJECT: "I just saw this on aol.com......CONVERT 55 gallon drum into BBQ." - Judd Brooks Click Here for all 9 Steps>>
55 gal Steel Drums. L: Denver, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Dallas Pricing>>
  
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repurposedINBOX: "I saw this ad on Craigslist the other day and went to the lot to pick up some poly pipe on spools. I talked with Matt there and he wants to get rid of everything , for free. Just thought you guys could help him out by going and getting some of the spools and piping." - Miles Flansburg
RE: Miles, thanks for the referral. We'll check it out!
  
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repurposedPROJECT: The 29th Street Mall in Boulder, CO created "grasslets" using artificial turf topped off with waterproof pillows to spruce up their otherwise grass-less shopping mall!
Synthetic Turf. Several different types / roll sizes of turf. L: All Locations Turf Pricing>>
   
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Our Customers: We sold 300'+ of used Steel Guardrail from a highway widening project to the New Jersey Motorsports Park.
Steel Guardrail: L: Dallas, Philadelphia Click Here for Guardrail>>
  
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-- We are America's largest..."Industrial Thrift Store" --
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repurposedINBOX: "Would you be interested in the following track lighting fixture? We have 99 pieces. This type of product would be used in a merchandising application- jewelry store, retail etc. The fixtures are energy efficient and have extremely high CRI. The units are brand new and in original packaging (never used). We are the manufacturer and have a bit of a space problem. In addition, we do not wish to sell the products through our existing channel as it would dilute our brand." - Steven Parker
Q: Like Steven, do you have space problem?? We buy inventories. If "yes", Email Us Details>>
Retail TrackLights: ORDER ONLINE>>
    
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repurposedINBOX: "I have 5,000 lbs of Calcium Carbonate if you might have an interest. They are packed in 100lb fiber drums. We lost a key wastewater treatment account that we sold this inventory to." - Liz
Q: Like Liz, do you have inventory leftover from a lost account? If "yes", Email Us Details>>
Calcium Carbonate. L: Denver Email for Pricing>>
   
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repurposedINBOX: "Damon, New developments on the wire – seems like our scrap yard is utilizing the old bait and switch ploy. On the phone they told me up to $2.25 a pound – I just took them a big and a small roll, 111 lbs, and they gave me $83.25 – $0.75 a pound. So, that changes things significantly. I’m glad I didn’t take it all there – would you be interested in the whole lot – now about 23,000 feet?" - Matt
Q: Like with Matt, do you have reusable / "repurposable" Steel or Metal you'd like to sell? We Buy / Sell / Trade. Email Metal Details>>
    
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New Product: We just got in a truckload of 1" x 6" non-treated snow fence. Great for interior projects since it is non-treated.
Fun Article: Read about Wyoming's Dr. Ronald Tabler, aka the "Blizzard Wizard", and the science behind snow fences. Read Article>>
Snow Fence Wood: L: Denver Snow Fence Inventory>>
  
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repurposedINBOX: "Would y’all be interested in wash chemicals? We manufacture automated wash systems for large vehicles (buses, trains, trucks, etc.) and we recently switched suppliers for our start-up chemicals where we worked out a deal with them. We no longer have a need for the chemicals.. All of these are in 5 gal containers." - Jason in New York
Q: Like Jason, have you switched vendors and have left product from old supplier? If "yes", Email Us Details>>
Car Wash Products. Qty: 1 pallet of 15 jugs of mixed product Email for Details>>
   
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interestPARTY: "We normally use this UHMW material on our indoor race track as a barrier. It is bolted to used NASCAR tires. This UHMW material is expensive but superior to the other track barriers. I will give this to my partners." - Ed Bradford
RE: Ed, We like your "repurposing" of old NASCAR tires, too.
UHMW Polyethylene (Ultra High Molecular Weight) Flat Bar Stock. BEFORE: This is unused bar stock that was rejected by the U.S. Coast Guard for a big marine project in Oregon because the color was wrong. (Qty 35 - 4" x 12" x 18') L: Denver UHMW Details and Pricing>>
   
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Shipping Container Bridge. "We needed a bridge on our vacation property. My wife came up with the idea of a cargo container. No underlayment or anything needed; simply a 50 ton crane to swing it into place. Budget: $2500 delivered and only another $800 for the rear door installed & $600 for the crane. All in all a real bargain!" - Bob Burchett in California.
RE: Bob, we love nothing more than a smart "poor man's" solution. Brilliant!!
Q: Like Bob, do you have a "poor man's" project or solution you can share? If "yes", Email Details>>
   
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Locations: (303-321-1471) Denver, Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas, Philadelphia
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repurposedINBOX: "Attached are photos from our secondary warehouse showing piles of tents that we wish to 'repurpose'. There is a 130' X 295' Circus Tent made of white vinyl and sewn in aircraft stainless steel cable that is very strong. It was made in 1994 or 1995 and then was used 2x/yr for about 8 years for college graduations and then was put into storage. It should still be in good shape. There are also two 100' X approximately 200' white vinyl tents. The 100' Wide Tents are in rough shape and were used as portable barns for horse shows. There is a 100' x 100; Green & White canvas tent that comes in (4) 50' x 50' pieces. This tent was hardly ever used. There are numerous smaller tent tops that range in size from 10x20 to 20x40. We are currently cleaning out this warehouse and can load them in your truck ASAP." - Bill in Rhode Island
AFTER: "My daughter Hannah is getting married in the middle of the woods in a glen in the hills of West Virginia. We are going to use the tent as the covering suspended from the trees." - Tom
Q: Like Bill, do you have a warehouse you need to clean out?? We can help! Email Details>>
Tent Tops: Sizes: bunch of different sizes. NOTE: Poles & Hardware NOT included. ORDER ONLINE>>
   
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WANTED...Glass. Q: Do you have any used or obsolete glass you'd like to deal on? We're interested in any type of glass in larger quantities. Email Us Details>>
Some of our Past Glass Deals:
1. Two truckloads (80,000 lbs) of 1" insulated glass in Houston that was tinted the wrong color. They were going to landfill this glass.
2. Sports arena in Michigan replaced all their tempered glass from their hockey dasher boards. We made a deal for the used glass.
3. 300 sheets of 48" x 48" glass panels from a cancelled hotel project in Seattle
    
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Obsolete Assets. There are all kinds of reasons why products and materials become obsolete to their primary industry...
Reason #24...Sun Fade "We have a bunch of joints of unused pipe we can't sell because of 'sun fade'. You interested?" - Jarid
Q: Like Jarid, do you have "sun fade", or any other reason for that matter, that has made some of your inventory unsellable? Call Damon @ 303.321.1471 or Email Damon details>>
PVC Pipe. A variety of sizes. L: Chicago, Denver Click for Pricing>>
   
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BEFORE: "I have sport court flooring tiles. Was hoping it could be 'repurposed' versus going in a landfill. the floor was acquired by our non-profit from a private school that decided to go with a wood floor. They thought they had 9,000 sq ft of product but it was only 6,000-6,500. We were going to order additional product to do our 8,200 sq ft gym, but the product is no longer made in the same tile thickness." - Neal
Sports Court Tiles. Size: 12" x 12" Colors: combo of Gray, Blue, Black L: Atlanta Press Here for Sports Tiles>>
  
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repurposedINBOX: "Good Morning, Coca-Cola has 25 metal carts they’ve asked us to recycle. Prior to reaching out to move these as recyclable material, I’d like to check to see if you have any interest in the carts for "repurposing"? They were utilized to hold cases of Coke, and then rolled onto trailers for transport." -Danielle
Q: Like Danielle, do you have assets that could be "repurposed" because they still have some utility vs. recycling them by simply melting them down or grinding them up? We buy/sell/trade. Email Us Details>>
Rolling Storage Carts. Mftg: Magliner Dims: 43 1/2" x 28 1/2" x 70" Qty: 25 L: Philadelphia Press for Details and Pricing>>
 
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LinkedIn Connection: Thanks to all you readers the last few weeks, Damon has past the 10,000 connections plateau on LinkedIn!
Connect w/ Damon on LinkedIn>>
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repurposedINBOX: "Man, what a business model! I'm jealous to be honest. :) Congratulations on your successes. I've been watching you guys grow from afar for years and years. I used to run a composting/soil company and we recycled food waste into soils -- connected with your story then and have watched your tremendous success with a smile. I love seeing good people win. Keep up the good work!" - David
  
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Demolition Help: "Hi Damon, We have a project that will involve a large amount of demolition and material removal. This project will also be a LEED Certified project (possibly Gold), and we are looking into ways that we may be able to obtain required credits. This specific project involves demolishing two high rise buildings. If you could give me more insight into your business and how it might be beneficial for our project, that would be great." - Lynnsee RE:
Q #1: Do you have an upcoming demolition project where minimizing landfill is a priority? If yes, we might could help. Contact Us>>
  
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