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Materials Wanted

 TEXTILES & LEATHER

W08-01 Confidential - Date Received: 2/16/98
TEXTILE SCRAP
Nylon, pp cotton - fibers, woven or non-woven and yarns. Truckload quantities wanted. TN

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 PAPER

W09-09  Date Received: 09/30/03
BALED ONP EXPORT SIZE
Wanted to buy large truck loads of baled ONP, export size. Ontario, California.

 Yogesh Gala   Owner
 Resource Recovery Co.
 5082 Mission Blvd.
 Ontario, California   91762
 Phone:  909/628-0033  FAX:  909/590-5825

W09-01  Date Updated: 2/26/01
NEWSBLANK PAPER
25-38" wide rolls of newsblank paper. Must be virgin material. Need approx. 4,000 lbs./quarter. KY

 Lela Medley   Purchasing/Shipping
 Fastemp Glass Company
 1110 Lowell Street
 Newport, KY   41071
 Phone:  859/431-1433  FAX:  859/431-4474

W09-05  Date Updated: 2/26/01
OCC & ONP PAPER
Loose/bale OCC, Loose ONP. Local Drop off station - 24 hr/day, 7 days/week. Buy Back Center. OH

 Charles Brock   Plant Buyer
 Cincinnati Paperboard
 5500 Wooster Road
 Cincinnati, OH   45226
 Phone:  513/871-7112 ext 3002  FAX:  513/871-7971

W09-08  Date Received: 09/08/03
PAPER
Paper wanted to use in a classroom - any size, any color paper.  Can be shiny, smooth, textured, thin, thick, etc. Needs to be relatively easy to move. OH

 Joanne Hahn   Teacher
 Firestone Park Elementary School
 1479 Girard Street
 Akron, OH   44301
 Phone:  330/773-1308  FAX:  330/773-1025

W09-03  Date Received: 5/27/98
PAPER
Cardboard, office paper, industrial paper. OH

 Mike Murray
 Omaha Paper
 5636 Vine Street
 Cincinnati, OH   45216
 Phone:  513/641-5002  FAX:  513/641-5020

W09-06  Date Received: 2/22/01
PAPER SLUDGE
Cellulose byproduct. 100+ tons/day. From anywhere USA. NC

 Greg Meurs   General Manager
 Environmental Recycling Alternatives, Inc.
 PO Box 6417
 High Point, NC   27262
 Phone:  336/869-8785  FAX:  336/869-4940

W09-07  Date Received: 5/30/02
SCRAP CARDBOARD
Always paying top dollar for scrap cardboard. Competitive hauling rates. OH

 Steve Grossman
 The Grossman Group
 1309 Cherokee Rose Drive
 Columbus, OH   43081
 Phone:  614/899-6759  FAX:  614/895-9330

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 METALS

W10-16  Date Updated: 4/7/04
ALUMINUM
Chips, grindings, turnings, swarf, etc.; 50% or greater aluminum content on ignited basis; Max of 30% hydrocarbons, water & dirt; packaged in bulk. Will pay for most materials. OH

Karen Richardson
Ardleigh Minerals Inc.
3645 Warrensville Center Road, Suite 223
Shaker Heights, OH   44122
Phone: 216/921-6500 FAX: 216/921-3840

W10-22  Date Received: 9/14/00
ALUMINUM
Aluminum dross, grindings and residues of greater than 35% aluminum. No location, amount or packaging restrictions. PA

 Mike Quigley   Project Manager
 BPI, Inc.
 612 S. Trenton Avenue
 Pittsburgh, PA   15221
 Phone:  412/371-8554  FAX:  412/371-9984

W10-  Date Received: 5/23/04
ALUMINUM FILINGS OR POWDER
We need aluminum filings or powder. Nothing fancy, it will be for heat transfer in a floor. We are a non-profit, donations are tax deductible. IA

myluckyday@lisco.com
My Lucky Day Inc.
Tom Ridgley
408n. 4th St. 2298 Walton Lk. Dr.
Fairfield, IA 52556
Phone: (641) 472-4230

W10-06 Confidential - Date Received: 4/2/98
BEAMS, CHANNEL, PIPE
We purchase aluminum and steel beams, channel angle, pipe, tube and plate. OH

W10-15  Date Received: 7/28/99
FERROUS AND NON-FERROUS SCRAP METALS
All non-ferrous and ferrous scrap metals for recycling. OH

 Jeffrey Gordon President
 Valley Metal Recycling, Inc. 
 2449 Valley Street 
 Dayton, OH   45404
 Phone:  937/233-4880  FAX:  937/233-5880

W10-01  Date Received: IN-11/18/97
FLAT ROLLED METALS
Flat rolled metals wanted in truckloads most gauges and sizes. Carbon stainless and aluminum. Blanks and sheets. Prime drops generated during production. Save thousands. OH

 James Magee President
 Commercial Surplus Corp.
 Box 734
 Delaware, OH   43015
 Phone:  740/363-0993  FAX:  740/369-0814

W10-07  Date Received: 4/20/98
METALS AND METAL SLUDGES
We buy sludges, cakes, grindings, catalysts, dusts, residues, etc. containing Mo-Co-Ni-Cu-W-Nb-Ta-V-Sn-Bi-In-Ga-Ge-Au-Ag-Pt or any combination thereof. Can also accept Cu and Sn solutions. 

 Jerry Lefson 
 Ryme Resources Inc.
 5250 Ferrier St, Suite 612
 Montreal, Quebec, CANADA   H4P 1L4
 Phone:  514/739-4822  FAX:  514/739-1451

W10-02  Date Received: IN-11/18/97
NICKEL
Wanted: Nickel containing bearing byproducts for primary and secondary metal production, will accept in bulk or drums, truckload quantities preferred. No contaminants. No geographic restrictions. Sample required. OH

 Dennis Dunagan President
 Recycling Coordinators Inc
 600 E. Exchange St.
 Akron, OH   44306
 Phone:  330/434-4500  FAX:  330/434-4501, 330/535-7454

W10-14  Date Received: 6/21/99
NICKEL AND/OR CHROME WASTES
We recycle nickel and/or chrome bearing wastes. Liquids or solids. Hazardous or non-hazardous. Almost any type of packaging. PA

 Tim Cimperman Sales Rep
 Inmetco
 245 Portersville Road
 Ellwood City, PA   16066
 Phone:  724/758-2849  FAX:  724/758-2845

W10-03  Date Received: 2/17/98
NON-FERROUS METAL
Pick up available. Wanted: aluminum, brass, copper, stainless, auto batteries, unstripped wire, tungsten carbide, nickel. OH

 Doug Master   Owner
 Master Recycling
 3224 Enyart Avenue
 Cincinnati, OH   45209
 Phone:  513/871-6993  FAX: 

W10-20 Confidential - Date Received: 3/13/00
OBSOLETE MATERIAL, MANUFACTURING REJECT
Non-ferrous scrap metals purchased. Looking for Cu, brass, Al, stainless steel, insulated wire, electronics, obsolete material and manufacturing rejects. Cash paid. Any amount wanted. TX

W10-25 
SCRAP COPPER CABLES/WIRES WITH 80% COPPER CONTENT
We buy scrap copper cables/wires with 80% copper content. Price LME - US $ 405/MT FOB

 Michael Ernemann   Buyer
 Pacific Manufactory Corp
 152A Bd General Jacques
 Brussels, Belgium   1050
 Phone:  (00)32/2/649.99.75  FAX:  (00)32/2/649.85.46

W10-24 
SCRAP INSULATED COPPER CABLES WITH MIN.40% Cu CONTENT
We are looking for scrap insulated copper cables/wires with min. 40% Cu content. Only large quantities and for long term business. Belgium

 Michael Ernemann   Buyer
 Pacific Manufactory
 152A Jacques Bldg G
 Brussels, Belgium   1050
 Phone:  (+32) 2/649.99.75  FAX:  (+32) 2/649.85.46

W10-09  Date Received: 8/3/98
SCRAP METALS
All non-ferrous and ferrous scrap metals. OH

 Tom Mastrangelo 
 Victor Metals, Inc.
 29319 Clayton Avenue
 Wickliffe, OH   44092
 Phone:  440/585-5959  FAX:  440/585-3121

W10-18  Date Received: 2/21/00
SHOT BLAST MEDIA
Need greater than 95% lead and/or iron. MO

 Tim Hylla   President
 EMA
 11939 Manchester Road
 Des Peres, MO   63131
 Phone:  636/405-0800  FAX:  636/405-0080

W10-10  Date Updated: 3/15/02
SPENT STEEL, IRON SHOT, GRIT
Spent steel/iron shot/grit, dry, in drums in truckload quantities. FL

 Marvin Pesses   VP
 Pentad Group, Inc.
 9888 Grand Verde Way, #101
 Boca Raton, FL   33428
 Phone:  561/477-4950  FAX:  561/477-2853

W10-28  Date Updated: 09/26/03
TRUCKLOADS OF NON-FERROUS METALS
We are looking to buy truck loads/container loads of non-ferrous metals. California.

 Yogesh Gala   Owner
 Resource Recovery Co.
 5082 Mission Blvd.
 Ontario, California   91762
 Phone:  909/628-0033  FAX:  909/590-5825

W10-26 
UBC BALE/BRIQUETTES
We buy UBC bale/Briquettes. Please quote us main port China. We buy only for our factories. We are not traders. Belgium

 Michael Ernemann   Buyer
 Pacific Manufactory Corp
 152a, Bd. General Jacques
 Brussels, Belgium   1050
 Phone:  (00) 32/2/649.99.75  FAX:  (00) 32/2/649.85.46

W10-21  Date Received: 4/7/04
UNUSED CHEMICALS - DO NOT PAY FOR DISPOSAL
We accept unused chemicals of all kinds, mostly weights of 1,000 - 10 million lbs. per chemical. Out-of-date chemicals accepted. Accepted from US and Canada. E-mail is the best way to contact us.

Daniel Gigante
Unison International
228 Ruggles Avenue
Newport, RI  02840
Phone: 610/432-2162 FAX: 610/432-2943

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 CONSTRUCTION & DEMOLITION

W12-01  Date Received: 12/6/97
BRICKS-FIREBRICK
From industrial stoves. 100 ton lots, 500 tons/month.  Firebrick new or used.  OH

 Roy B. Wells Environmental Coordinator
 Maryland Refractories Co.
 PO Box 267
 Irondale, OH   43932-0267
 Phone:  330/532-9845  FAX:  330/532-3224

W12-02  Date Updated: 3/19/02
BUILDING MATERIALS
Non-profit volunteer home repair program needs latex exterior house paint, paint supplies, hand & electric tools, ladders, coatings, wood, paper and construction materials. OH

 Mickey Darcy
 28855 Euclid Avenue
 Wickliffe, OH   44092
 Phone:  440/944-9964  FAX:  440/944-3383

W12-03  Date Updated: 09/23/03
LARGE PIECES OF CONCRETE
Large pieces of concrete or rock wanted for fill, can be mixed with dirt.  NO BLACKTOP, you deliver. Site is approximately 3 miles east of Coney Island.  Cincinnati, OH.

 Rich Grogan   Manager
 Seibert Machinery
 4031 Red Bank Rd.
 Cincinnati, OH  45227
 Phone:  513/561-1650  FAX:  513/271-1867

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 SHIPPING MATERIALS

W13-12  Date Updated: 3/26/02
1 & 5 GALLON PLASTIC CONTAINERS WITH LIDS
Wanted to hold reblended latex paint. Need 50/week. OH

 Bill Wojcik
 Nu-Blend Paints Inc.
 40 E. McMicken Avenue
 Cincinnati, OH   45210
 Phone:  513/651-5111  FAX:  513/651-5521

W13-04  Date Updated: 2/26/01
CARDBOARD
Scrap cardboard (free of charge) - corrugated sheets of cardboard, cut offs or wrong cuts. KY

 Lela Medley   Purchasing/Shipping
 Fastemp Glass Company
 1110 Lowell Street
 Newport, KY   41071
 Phone:  859/431-1433  FAX:  859/431-4474

W13-08  Date Received: 7/9/98
CLEAN 55 GALLON FIBER DRUMS

 Bill Hirzel Plant Manager
 Hirzel Canning Company
 411 Lemoyne Road
 Northwood, OH   43619
 Phone:  419/693-0531  FAX:  419/693-4859

W13-01  Date Received: 12/1/97
GAYLORD BOXES
Gaylord boxes wanted.  OH

 Jeff Ray Owner
 Ray's Recycling
 P.O. Box 321
 St. Marys, OH   45885
 Phone:  419/394-6344  FAX:  419/394-7478

W13-11  Date Received: 10/23/00
GAYLORD BOXES
We buy used gaylord boxes and also sell a variety of packaging supplies. All sizes and specifications. 9,000/month wanted ongoing. FL

 Jason Thier   Packaging Specialist
 Sun Valley Packaging
 1801 S. Federal Hwy #305
 Delray Beach, FL   33486
 Phone:  561/330-8520 ext. 214  FAX:  561/330-8519

W13-13  Date Received: 7/10/01
MAILING/SHIPPING TUBES, DISPLAY POLES, CORES
All products are fully recyclable when finished. They are cost effective, no minimums with truckload capability. Colorful. Free estimates. OH

 Joie S. Haddad   Account Manager
 Acme Spirally Wound Paper Products, Inc.
 4810 W. 139th Street, PO Box 35320
 Cleveland, OH   44135
 Phone:  800/274-2797  FAX:  216/267-0239

W13-06  Date Updated: 3/26/02
SKIDS, HEAVY DUTY
60-72" pallets. 3x4 runners with 2x4 platform (skeleton). 50/month needed. OH

 Rob Risdon
 Servisteel Corp
 4920 French Creek
 Lorain, OH   44054
 Phone:  440/277-7276  FAX:  440/277-7278

W13-09  Date Updated: 4/7/04
USED PALLETS
Will haul unwanted pallets and pay for pallets that are recyclable and resalable. OH

Jim Dravenstott
American Wood Corp.
1515 Masters Avenue
Ashland, OH  44805
Phone: 419/289-6404 FAX: 419/281-9117

W13-07  Date Received: 5/27/98
WOOD PALLETS
Wood pallets, 40x48, 4-way. Will clean loading areas of unwanted pallets and debris to obtain your pallets on a year round basis. OH

 Shelley Taylor   Accounts Payable
 R.V. Paper
 PO Box 100
 Franklin, OH   45005
 Phone:  800/468-3276 ext. 130; 937/383-0296  FAX:  513/743-9697

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