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Univ of Michigan; Amazon Data Center Castoff; Double Duty Insulation
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Our Customers: A geothermal installation company got 32 of our Column Protectors for an upcoming project at the Univ of Michigan. They’ll be using the Column Protectors to mark and protect pipe casing stubs that will be sticking out of the ground. Josh, we appreciate your business!
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Column Protectors.
Dimensions: 42” x 24” x 10”
L: Ohio
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DOUBLE”repurpose”: “I’m looking for some used Insulation that can serve a dual purpose. First, I’d use it as protective padding on neighboring roofs during demolition to help cushion small falling debris. After that, I’d ‘repurpose’ the same Insulation as below-grade wall Insulation for a basement foundation.” – Mike in Wisconsin
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Insulation.
Dimensions: Various
L: Arizona, Ohio & South Carolina
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Q: How can these Flo-Thru Bins, originally designed for efficient industrial material handling and storage, be “repurposed” for a completely different 2nd life?
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Flo-Thru Bins.
Dimensions: 47” x 47” x 47”
L: Iowa
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New Product: These Treated Wood Posts offer strong, reliable support for a wide range of projects. Built for outdoor use, their treatment and natural durability help them withstand years of exposure to the elements while maintaining their strength and structural integrity.
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Treated Wood Posts.
Dimensions: Various
L: Colorado
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Phone Call: “They are bringing in roll-off dumpsters to dump a bunch of never installed cable baskets as this Amazon data center construction project concludes. Can you help us keep these out of the landfill?” – Catherine
Q: Like Catherine, do you have leftover materials that would be a candidate for “repurposing”? If “yes”, Email Damon details or call him at 720.615.0281.
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INBOX: “I run a doggy daycare and was looking for something durable for the dogs to run around on without spending a fortune. Your Utility Mats ended up being exactly what we needed.” – Samantha in Texas
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Utility Mat Rolls.
Dimensions: Various
FREE SHIPPING!
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BEFORE: These interlocking pieces of expanded polypropylene were used as turf underlayment on a football field.
AFTER: A customer bought two pallets of Turf Pad Underlayment last week for padding for his daughters gymnastics area in his pole barn. Ryan, we appreciate your business!
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Turf Pad Underlayment.
Dimensions: 58” x 36” x 3/4”
L: Colorado
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“repurposed”PROJECT: “Looking for about 500′ of Fire Hose. I don’t need any connections. I’m using it for baseball foul lines. Then we don’t have to keep spray painting new lines on the field. Just need it to be the whitish in color.” – Rich
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Fire Hose.
Dimensions:Various
FREE SHIPPING!
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Your Ideas: “Your Unused Semi-Trailer Flooring would make PERFECT shelving units.” – Shay in Florida
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Unused Semi-Trailer Flooring.
Dimensions: Various
L: Iowa & Ohio
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Our Customers: “As someone who does A LOT of wood staining, these Nitrile Gloves are an absolute necessity and lifesaver!” – Michael in Tennessee
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Nitrile Gloves.
Sizes: Small, Medium or Large
FREE SHIPPING!
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Like Us & Connect w/ Us on Your Favorite Social Media!
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Ceiling Tiles
Dimensions: Various
FREE SHIPPING!
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Panel Saw
Dimensions:
77” x 73” x 39”
L: Ohio
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Mezzanine Floor Panels
Dimensions: Various
L: Ohio & South Carolina
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re·pur·posed·MA·TE·RI·ALS (noun) – castoffs and discards; byproducts and waste that have value “as is” to a second, unrelated industry.
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Customer Purchase: “The floor in my horse trailer was rusting out, and I needed something tough to cover and protect it. I picked up some of your Rubber Conveyor Belting and cut it to fit the trailer floor. It was a simple way to give the trailer a much-needed refresh and make it ready for many more trips down the road.” – Tyler in Texas
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Conveyor Belt.
Dimensions: Various
L: All Locations
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AFTER: A marine construction company got a load of W6x9 Steel Beams that they use as stringers when building boat docks on the Niagara River in New York. They use steel because the spring ice flows can damage docks if they’re not made out of steel. Tim, we appreciate your business.
BEFORE: Our W6x9 Steel Beams came from a cancelled solar farm project.
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Steel Beams.
Dimensions: Various
L: Colorado, Iowa, Ohio, South Carolina & Texas
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INBOX: “Your new Poly Bulk Trucks would be great at our factory to stash cardboard in for recycling. I’m going to let my boss know about these.” – Angie in Vermont
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Poly Bulk Trucks.
Dimensions: 48” x 30” x 69”
L: Colorado, Iowa & South Carolina
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INBOX: “We have a bunch of PVC Pipe that is out of date, and we can’t sell to our customers. In the City of San Diego sewer and water pipe must be installed within 6 months of the date of manufacture. Can you help?” – Trevor
Q: Like Trevor, do you have inventory or materials that are expired but still might could be “repurposed”? If “yes”, Email Us Details!
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PVC Pipe.
Dimensions: Various
L: All Locations
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Faces of RPM: Ethan’s journey with RPM started in 2015 as a warehouse associate. What set him apart early on was his curiosity and drive to improve how things worked. That mindset quickly moved him into leadership—by 2018 he was Operations Director, and by 2020 he stepped into his current role as VP.
Today, Ethan oversees teams, warehouses, and growth across multiple regions. His days range from training new team members to planning future expansion. As he puts it: “I remember unloading my first truck and thinking we’d never sell this stuff… six months later it was all gone. That’s when I knew this business had something special.” Rhea’s story is just as woven into RPM’s growth. She and Ethan met as teenagers in Amarillo, TX, and moved to Denver together in 2015 to build their future. In 2021, after years of experience leading teams and building systems, Rhea joined RPM part-time—and quickly became an essential part of the business. Since then, she’s worn many hats across social media, marketing, procurement, and operations. Now serving as Project & Development Manager, Rhea focuses on building systems, supporting teams, and solving problems wherever they show up. Her role reflects what makes RPM work—flexibility, collaboration, and a team-first mindset. Together, Ethan and Rhea represent what RPM is all about: growing from within, staying curious, and building something meaningful—one project at a time.
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NEAT“repurpose”: A customer gave his food truck park a bit of a revamp with some of our Synthetic Turf, turned it into more of a spot people hang around at instead of just passing through.
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Synthetic Turf.
Dimensions: Various
L: All Locations
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Farm Use: “I was going through your newsLETTER and saw these Bulk Bags and thought to myself ‘I could use these on the farm as grain storage’ “ – Alan from our newsLETTER
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Bulk Bags.
Dimensions: 36” x 36” x 40”
FREE SHIPPING!
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Happy Customer: “This CoolBox Entertainment Cooler is a total game-changer for my daughter’s softball tournaments! It keeps drinks cold, plays music between games to keep the energy up, lets the girls charge their phones, and is super easy to roll to the next field. Absolutely perfect for long days at the ballpark!” – Shawna in Illinois
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Coolbox Entertainment Cooler.
Dimensions:
22” x 13” x 11-3/4”
FREE SHIPPING!
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Recent Purchase: “I ‘repurpose’ old hot water heaters into BBQ smokers/grills, and the Flat Bar Stock will be used for trim work and custom wheels—it adds both function and a clean look to my builds.” – Gary in Texas
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Flat Bar Stock.
Dimensions:
20’ x 1” x 1/8”
L: Texas
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Your Ideas: “This Steel Punch Decking would make attractive 4’ high fencing at just $6 per running foot” – Joe from our newsLETTER
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Steel Punch Decking.
Dimensions: Various
L: Colorado, Ohio, South Caroline & Texas
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