Emily Folk
Agricultural workers need a variety of equipment to manage everything from harvesting to selling. Inevitably though, machinery breaks down or becomes obsolete. When that happens, recycling comes in handy. It’s a key way to reduce waste and keep the chain of reusing going.
Recycling helps the environment through less waste production, and agriculturists save money. Buying used machinery from scrapyards and selling older equipment are two cost-effective methods for better agriculture practices. Replacing parts and machinery doesn’t have to be expensive. With the right tips and keys, the industry as a whole can flourish.
Selling Parts
The first step farmers and agriculturists should take is finding out which parts they should sell. Leftover equipment can generate a good amount of money, which can be put toward other machines or as a profit for the farm. Metals are valuable in the industry. Iron, steel and copper are used in most machinery and equipment, and buyers should look for ferrous and non-ferrous metals, too. Ferrous metals contain iron and will reveal this inclusion through rusting. Waste managers must be aware of which types of metals they’re working with.
Parts add up and can bring in some money. However, when selling to a scrapyard, reseller or waste manager, larger components like engines and batteries are also extremely valuable. Even if a machine is run down and doesn’t work for one farmer, it could be necessary for another.
These three categories — metals, engines and batteries — are prime agriculture equipment to sell. It’s best to keep these parts from ending up in garbage piles. The recycling aspect requires maintaining the machinery in use, reducing the waste that farmers and agriculture workers produce.
Finding Parts
The reverse process of selling is, of course, buying. Machinery inevitably gets run down or becomes obsolete over the years. Just as waste management workers need farmers to sell parts to them, they also must sell them to others. With the right tactics, everyone benefits.
Finding the right tools and machinery for a farm can be tricky. However, when farmers sell anything that doesn’t work for them anymore, waste managers — like those who work in scrapyards — should repurpose the tools. For instance, a battery may be obsolete for one farmer but can still be used by another. Other times, an engine needs new parts to get it up and running again.
Farmers appreciated buying these used parts because they usually come at a discounted price. By drawing more people in, resellers can build a client base and maintain a strong business. Recycling then benefits everyone that takes part in the sale.
Machinery that is often popular for farmers includes plows, tractors, engines, oilers and reapers. However, almost everything a reseller obtains will have value to someone else. The key is to ensure it can function properly after the right adjustments. Then, the recycling process continues.
The Recycling Chain
The underlying idea is that farmers and resellers are trying to save and make money while reducing their waste output. Working together is the best way to achieve those goals. Recycling in the agriculture industry requires buying and selling, and then rebuying and reselling.
Of course, some parts will eventually become waste. Even then, vintage collectors may want to invest in older machinery to put on display. Getting creative with recycling is then the last key. After all, one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.
With the right approach, resellers and farmers can find value in anything. Whether it’s for parts or the equipment as a whole, the entire agriculture industry can produce less waste and protect the planet.