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Pile of Scrap

Pile of Scrap’s real and raw discussions give unmatched insight into the 5th most dangerous industry in the country. Travel across the nation with John Sacco, Sierra International Machinery President,... Read more

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Ep. 7: Scrap Legends: SA Recycling Part #1

Ep. 7: Scrap Legends: SA Recycling Part #1

As one of the largest and most successful privately-owned scrap recycling companies in the United States, it has taken y... Read more

22 Oct 2019

24mins

Ranked #2

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Ep. 10: The Aluminum Guru – Matt Kripke

Ep. 10: The Aluminum Guru – Matt Kripke

Toledo, Ohio-based Kripke Enterprises Inc. (KEI) has become one of the most notable non-ferrous scrap brokerage firms to... Read more

19 Nov 2019

27mins

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Ep. 9: Economically Impacted with Jason Schenker

Ep. 9: Economically Impacted with Jason Schenker

When it comes to getting down to the hard questions of understanding the impacts of the economy and the future it holds,... Read more

7 Nov 2019

30mins

Ranked #4

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Ep. 13: Changing the Dynamic – John Sacco

Ep. 13: Changing the Dynamic – John Sacco

As the year comes to a close, John Sacco sits down for Pile of Scrap’s final episode of 2019 to talk the importance of s... Read more

30 Dec 2019

18mins

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Ep. 11: Scrap Never Sleeps – PNW Metal Recycling, Inc.

Ep. 11: Scrap Never Sleeps – PNW Metal Recycling, Inc.

Servicing throughout the Oregon and Washington regions since 2013, PNW Metal Recycling (PNW) is a conjoined family-owned... Read more

5 Dec 2019

26mins

Ranked #6

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Ep. 12: Put It on Paper – Leonard Zeid

Ep. 12: Put It on Paper – Leonard Zeid

Ever wonder what to do with that empty paper cup after finishing your morning coffee? Pile of Scrap host John Sacco trav... Read more

18 Dec 2019

35mins

Ranked #7

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Ep. 19: ISRI Convention Mastermind – Chuck Carr

Ep. 19: ISRI Convention Mastermind – Chuck Carr

Update: Due to the ongoing developments of the novel Coronavirus ISRI, including the WHO pandemic declaration and the ma... Read more

11 Mar 2020

31mins

Ranked #8

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Ep. 15: Back Home Again – Lewis Salvage

Ep. 15: Back Home Again – Lewis Salvage

As a home away from home, Indiana has held a special place in host John Sacco’s heart thanks to the Lewis family. Holdin... Read more

29 Jan 2020

27mins

Ranked #9

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Ep. 5: Like Father, Like Son - Pasco Iron & Metal

Ep. 5: Like Father, Like Son - Pasco Iron & Metal

From following closely in his father’s footsteps, Matthew Goldman, CEO of Pasco Iron and Metal based in Land O’ Lakes, F... Read more

25 Sep 2019

36mins

Ranked #10

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Ep 3: The Real Environmentalists

Ep 3: The Real Environmentalists

From fashion to recycling, Edward Kangeter, CEO of CASS, Inc. based in Oakland, CA dives into the "ugliness" of the scra... Read more

19 Jul 2019

40mins

Ranked #11

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Ep. 16: Let’s Talk Economics with Jason Schenker

Ep. 16: Let’s Talk Economics with Jason Schenker

Jason Schenker is back! John Sacco invites one of the most accurate financial forecasters and futurists in the world to ... Read more

5 Feb 2020

38mins

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Ep. 22: Scrap Recycling vs. COVID-19

Ep. 22: Scrap Recycling vs. COVID-19

As we get more and more emerged into the Coronavirus pandemic, there are many questions being asked within the scrap ind... Read more

20 Mar 2020

39mins

Ranked #13

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Ep. 6: The Recyclers’ Advocate – Brian Shine, ISRI

Ep. 6: The Recyclers’ Advocate – Brian Shine, ISRI

Throughout generations of his family being involved in the industry, current ISRI Chairman Brian Shine, knew scrap was i... Read more

10 Oct 2019

22mins

Ranked #14

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Ep. 18: The REB Strategy with Emory Olds & Randy Hanson

Ep. 18: The REB Strategy with Emory Olds & Randy Hanson

Sierra’s Recycle Everything Balers (REBs) are known for getting the job done both quickly and efficiently. However, achi... Read more

26 Feb 2020

27mins

Ranked #15

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Ep. 14: The Scrap Life – Brett Ekart, United Metals

Ep. 14: The Scrap Life – Brett Ekart, United Metals

The recycling industry is notorious for family-owned businesses and United Metals Recycling is no different. Starting fr... Read more

15 Jan 2020

43mins

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Ep. 18.5: Controlling the Message with John Sacco

Ep. 18.5: Controlling the Message with John Sacco

Are you sick and tired of the countless regulations being put on your yard that are implemented by elected officials who... Read more

6 Mar 2020

12mins

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Ep. 17: ISRI’s Role in Recycling with Robin Wiener

Ep. 17: ISRI’s Role in Recycling with Robin Wiener

Pile of Scrap host and former Chairman of the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) John Sacco travels to Washi... Read more

12 Feb 2020

38mins

Ranked #18

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Ep. 21: Panic from Coronavirus Part 2 – John Sacco

Ep. 21: Panic from Coronavirus Part 2 – John Sacco

Basic necessities have been wiped from the shelves since the outbreak of the Coronavirus has stirred up panic in our com... Read more

16 Mar 2020

10mins

Ranked #19

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Ep. 20: Panic from Coronavirus Part 1 – John Sacco

Ep. 20: Panic from Coronavirus Part 1 – John Sacco

With the ISRI convention being officially cancelled and having a daughter overseas spending the semester abroad after an... Read more

12 Mar 2020

8mins

Ranked #20

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Ep. 8: Scrap Legends: SA Recycling Part #2

Ep. 8: Scrap Legends: SA Recycling Part #2

With SA Recycling being one of the largest and most successful privately-owned scrap recycling companies in the United S... Read more

30 Oct 2019

30mins

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