CONSERVATION NEWS - September 25, 1942 ~ Vol. 2, No. 2

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THE SCRAP METAL DRIVE

The University's Scrap Metal Drive got under way last January, when
various departments began to clean up storerooms and dispose of obso-—
lete laboratory equipment. A second appeal was made on July 30, and
it is assumed that very little serap metal remains on University

property.

However, it is now time to dig deeper and make certain that all
Scrap metal is disposed of—-no piece is too small. Take small
quantities to the Buildings & Grounds department. For quantities
of 100 lbs, or more, phone the undersigned (KU-103) and an attempt
will be made to have the junk company pick it up direct. Your de-
partment will receive 50¢ per cwt. for such quantities,

Because of a shortage in some metals needed for University
maintenance by the Buildings & Grounds department, Mr, Bayles may
want to see anything you are disposing of in large quantities.

He will be kept informed through my office.

Let me know by phone or by campus mail the total number of pounds
you have disposed of since last January.

Discarded copper and zinc printing plates should be taken direct
to the University Press, Metal of this type is worth 5¢ per pound
on a trade-in basis. The Press will allow that amount, for it, less
the cost of dismounting, sorting, and the freight to Kansas City.
Government restrictions on the purchase of new halftones are rather
strict, unless all obsolete plates have been turned in,

It is reported that old door or padlock keys of all kinds have
Salvage value. Let's see how many we can gather up, around the
office, and around home. Bring or send them to my office in the
Journalism Building, I'll report back in a few days on the number
we get,

Yours very truly,

Jhn.C.)

Conservation Chai :

P.S, The suggestion has been made that in some cases the reverse Side
of a letter which is being answered could be used on which to
type the carbon copy of the reply, thus saving the extra sheet
of paper and avoiding any possible separation of letter and reply,