Identify all-aluminum units separately from copper-aluminum radiators and remove fluids safely before staging.
Inspect before combining the load
- all-aluminum versus copper-aluminum construction
- steel end plates or attached fans
- fluid removal and cleanliness
Useful separation groups
Where safe and practical, keep the following groups distinguishable for review:
- clean aluminum units
- copper-aluminum radiators
- complete equipment and contaminated cores
Quantity, condition, and documentation
Estimate weight, dimensions, drum or gaylord count, pallet count, or production rate. Include clear photographs and note contamination, coatings, fluids, sealed components, grade records, and lawful ownership documentation that may be relevant.
Pickup and loading
Stage drained units on stable pallets or in containers that prevent shifting during handling. State the pickup city, access hours, surface and clearance conditions, loading responsibility, and available forklift, crane, dock, or other equipment.

