Asset Recovery & Recycling
Turn idle equipment and materials into revenue—planned removals, safe access in live facilities, and an audit trail your finance & EHS teams can count on.
Overview · What Asset Recovery Means · Materials We Recycle · Process · Documentation & Compliance · Pricing & Quote Checklist · FAQs
One Team for Removal, Resale, and Recycling
Instead of juggling multiple vendors, WA coordinates safe extraction (rigging & heavy equipment removal), scrap optimization (industrial demolition), and resale channels—plus documentation through Project Management & Safety. The result: fewer handoffs, faster close-out, and clear ROI.
What Is “Asset Recovery,” in Plain English?
When you shut down a line, relocate a plant, or clear space for construction, you’re left with machinery, metals, and inventory. Asset recovery is the proven way to turn that “surplus” into money while staying safe and compliant. We identify what can be sold, what should be recycled, and how to remove it without disrupting your live areas.
We plan the sequence (lockouts, lifts, egress), choose the best sales channels (private sale vs. online auction), and manage recyclers for commodities like steel, aluminum, and copper. You end with a clean floor, a final ROI report, and certificates to satisfy EHS and insurers.
Pair with Press Line Dismantling, Data Center Decommissioning, and Environmental & Recycling to handle complex programs end-to-end.
Materials We Recycle & How Rebates Work
Steel (Carbon & Stainless)
- What: Platforms, mezzanines, tanks, ducting, structural steel.
- Rebates: Paid by weight and grade; clean, separated loads pay best.
- Tip: Cutting to mill-preferred sizes reduces freight and increases net.
Aluminum
- What: Cable tray, guards, panels, heat-exchanger components.
- Rebates: Alloy and contamination drive price; keep separate from steel.
- Tip: Remove hardware/mixed metals to avoid “dirty” downgrades.
Copper
- What: Bus duct, wire, motors, MCC/transformer windings.
- Rebates: #1 bright & shiny pays highest; stripping & sorting matters.
- Tip: Schedule pulls with Demolition to maximize recovery before demolition impacts.
Insulated Wire
- What: Feeds, drops, tray circuits.
- Rebates: Based on copper content; high-copper THHN wins.
- Tip: Pull, coil, and tag by size; avoid mixed bins when possible.
E-Scrap (Electronics)
- What: Servers, drives, boards, power supplies.
- Rebates: Paid by category/precious metals; requires documented wipes.
- Tip: Pair with Data Center Decommissioning for chain-of-custody & certificates.
Mixed Commodities
- What: Motors, radiators, catalytic components.
- Rebates: Better rates with pre-sort and component separation.
- Tip: We build recycler bid packages to lock in best pricing.
Our Process (Safe, Sequenced, Documented)
Designed for live facilities, short outages, and strict site rules.
1) Survey & Valuation
Inventory with photos/serials/conditions; map isolation points; align scope with JHAs, LOTO, and stamped lift plans.
2) Channels & Schedule
Private sale for high-value items; timed online auction for mixed assets; recycler bids for metals. We select by net recovery and critical path.
3) Removal & Close-Out
Buyer vetting/COIs; supervised load-outs; scale tickets, manifests, and certificates; final ROI summary and turnover package.
Documentation & Compliance You Can Hand to EHS
- LOTO logs & zero-energy verification
- Isolation maps and lift plans (stamped as required)
- Daily reports, toolbox-talk sign-ins, photo logs
- Chain-of-custody, manifests, scale/weight tickets
- Certificates of recycling/data-destruction
- Final ROI summary for Finance
- Permit coordination and landlord requirements
- Integrated oversight via Project Management & Safety
Pricing: What Drives Net Recovery
Grades & contamination, freight, lift complexity, outage windows, and resale timing all affect returns. We model these early so there are no surprises.
Fast Quote Checklist
- Photos (wide + nameplates/serials)
- Rough weights or dimensions if known
- Access notes (ceiling height, floor loads, doors)
- Outage windows / site rules / PPE requirements
Helpful Files (If Available)
- Asset lists or spare parts inventory
- Single-lines / equipment drawings
- Any past appraisals or auction results
- Preferred removal dates or go-live constraints
Ready to start? Send your scope or bundle with Environmental & Recycling for a complete close-out.
Related Services
Rigging & Heavy Equipment Removal
Engineered removals, millwrighting, and corridor control with stamped lift plans.
Industrial Demolition
Selective demo, deactivation, and sequencing tied to recovery milestones.
Project Management & Safety
Daily oversight, toolbox talks, documentation control, and close-out reporting.
Common Questions
What’s the difference between resale and scrap?
Resale keeps equipment intact for another user (often highest net if time allows). Scrap pays by metal weight/grade and is faster. We often do both.
Can you work nights/weekends?
Yes—schedule is planned around production and outage windows.
How do you protect live areas?
LOTO, barricades/egress control, floor protection, and JHAs specific to each task and lift.
Do you manage data-bearing assets?
Yes—documented wipe or certified destruction, serial capture, and certificates, coordinated with Data Center Decommissioning.
Start Your Asset Recovery Plan
Send photos and outage windows—then choose resale, auction, and recycler options that fit your schedule and ROI goals.