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Reputable scrap collector, Ballina area

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  • 29-09-2011 12:05pm
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    Captain Slow IRL
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    Can anyone recommend someone to pick up scrap in the Ballina area? What kind of charges would I expect to have it removed? It's not an awful lot, just loose car parts, 200kg tops.


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    yop
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators, Regional West Moderators Posts: 16,724 Mod ✭✭✭✭yop


    Hi
    I got the guys who do the waste collection to come for the garbage I had left over when building the house. There was a couple of ton but he reversed up and we fired it into the back of the garbage truck. He could tell me how much went on and the bill.


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    Captain Slow IRL
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    We don't have a rubbish pick -up at the house, I'd normally bring the stuff to the dump myself but this stuff is pretty oily and heavy, don't want it in the car!


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    yop
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    We didn't either but I rang them and asked him to do it. Saved a lot of hassle.


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    finisklin
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    Just get a skip from Loftus recycling......I think there is a flat charge depending on the size/amount of waste/scrap.


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    YouTookMyName
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    Plenty of non-reputable scrap collectors in Ballina, might be cheaper......


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    Captain Slow IRL
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    There's plenty of certain types asking if I've "any scrap, boss" but I wouldn't feel comfortable with them around the house. (assuming this is what you're referring to, YouTookMyName)


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    YouTookMyName
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    That i am, was tongue in cheek though.


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    neiphin
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    Captain Slow IRL wrote: »
    There's plenty of certain types asking if I've "any scrap, boss" but I wouldn't feel comfortable with them around the house. (assuming this is what you're referring to, YouTookMyName)

    there is a football club just up the road from you collecting scrap metal as part of a fundraising drive
    would be fairly confident that they would come and collect from you
    and it goes for a good cause


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    Captain Slow IRL
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    Do you have any more details, which club?


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    neiphin
    Registered Users Posts: 413 ✭✭neiphin


    i know lahardane and ardnaree were both doing it a few weeks ago


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    yop
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators, Regional West Moderators Posts: 16,724 Mod ✭✭✭✭yop


    I spotted something about Ballinrobe but thats way out of your way.


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    Irishgoatman
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    I hate to say it but it is illegal for anyone other than a licensed refuse collector to collect scrap even if it's for charity.

    There was a big piece about it on Midwest radio some time ago and the council spokesperson specifically mentioned clubs!.

    With the way metal has gone up in value I would have thought that someone would take it for free at least. Try ringing scrap car dealers listed in Golden Pages.


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