Make the Most of Your Scrap: 9 Ways to Maximize Profits

Tip 1 Set up regular collection procedures in your lab and designate these
tasks to one person.

Tip 2 Send your scrap in on a regular schedule rather than holding it for long
periods of time; frequent shipments allow you to keep track of your assets.

Tip 3 Create a comprehensive checklist to ensure you're routinely collecting
scrap in every possible place, including on floors and in rugs and air
filters.

Tip 4 Use a reputable company that will value all precious metal components
of your scrap--not just gold.

Tip 5 Inspect, empty and change each bench's suction unit regularly and
send in the contents for refining.

Tip 6 Wipe down counters and bench tops with a paper towel and send the
towel in with your scrap shipment.

Tip 7 Where are the floor sweeps going? There's money in that dribble! Make
sure your cleaning crew is not throwing it away.

Tip 8 Rugs can be a hidden source...