How to Manage a Junkyard
Sure, it sounds easy; but managing a junkyard or a salvage yard requires business smarts just like any other business. In addition, the operation of a junkyard has gotten more complicated in recent years as government is paying more attention to all kinds of contamination, water and air issues. Keeping a junkyard in business means staying on top of new developments while balancing revenues and spending. Read on to learn more.
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Instructions
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Get the appropriate government license. Industry sites report that in some cases, a junkyard requires a permit from either the Department of Natural Resources or the Department of Transportation. Follow up on all federal and state requirements.
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Keep in touch with municipal government. If your area has a borough, township, district or county level government in charge of local ordinances and zoning regulations, get in touch with their enforcement officer and try to comply. It will help your business in the long run.
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If you do not have actual landfill facilities, you'll need to utilize a public landfill. Plan your location close to an existing public site or get vehicles to transport all of your waste to a landfill.
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Know your scrap metals. Managing the yard will involve knowing what to keep and what to throw away. Have buyers for your materials and stay current with them.
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Be prominent for your customers. Get in the phone book and use local advertising to get your business into the public eye.
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Tips & Warnings
Layout may be an important part of managing a junkyard. Keep materials separated by class and auto parts arranged by model so that buyers can find what they're looking for.
