Scrap, recycling and research
Recycle Components
Recycling turns surplus components into materials used for crafting and research.
WHERE & HOW TO FARM
Recycle Components
Standard Recyclers at monuments, including Train Yard when present on the map.
Before you go
- Components or recyclable items you are willing to process.
- A route to a monument Recycler and a safe exit plan.
- Inventory space for returned materials and scrap.
- A plan for which outputs you need.
Farming steps
- At base, sort components and protect items needed for planned crafts.
- Select a manageable batch of surplus recyclable items.
- Travel to a monument with a standard Recycler, watching for players.
- Load the chosen batch into the recycler input.
- Start processing and stay alert while it runs.
- Collect the output and check that the machine is empty.
- Return to base and store or use the materials and scrap.
- A standard Recycler returns 60% of recyclable material value, so do not expect full recovery.
- A cycle takes five seconds; use the wait to watch the area and collect output promptly.
Repeat, collect and use
Repeat when surplus components accumulate or a material shortage justifies the trip. Recycling is an ongoing conversion loop, not a one-time unlock.
Common mistakes
- Recycling an item needed for a planned craft: sort and reserve it before leaving.
- Leaving output unattended: collect each batch before departing.
- Assuming protected recycling has standard efficiency: account for the safe-zone recycler's reduced efficiency if choosing it.
When to stop or switch
Stop after the batch is processed or the area becomes unsafe; leave with the output instead of risking more items.
Sources & fact checks
What you can get here
Open a guide to find other locations and see what the item is used for.