newsLETTER 02/17/2026

 

 

 

Cornell Univ Presentation; Ozark New Build; Pile Driving Blocks

February 17th, 2026 | Please feel free to forward to a colleague. SUBSCRIBE

BEFORE: A big waste stream in the wood crate manufacturing business is all the odd size, leftover pieces after cutting down a full 4’x8′ piece of plywood.

AFTER: “Your Plywood Sheets could be used to make Pile Driving Cushion Block or Pads. They put a wood block between the hammer and the steel and concrete to protect each respective component.” J.W.

 

 

Plywood Sheets.

Dimensions:

13-3/4” x 27-3/4” x 3/8”

L: Iowa

 

 

NEAT “repurpose”: A customer picked up our Engineered Hardwood Flooring for a new home build in the Ozarks. Reclaimed boards, fresh start, Ozark views. That’s how you do second life right

 

 

Engineered Hardwood Flooring.

Dimensions: Various

L: Arizona, Colorado & Texas

 

 

Guest Speaker: Our founder, Damon Carson, is speaking this Friday 2/20 to a group of Professor Felix Heisel’s students at Cornell University about deconstruction and the flow of used materials.

Q: Like Professor Heisel, do you have an upcoming class, convention or continuing education series where the topic of “repurposing” would be of interest? If yes, Contact Us w/ Details!

 

 

 

 

REMINDER: That fresh load of Guardrail from Florida is on the way. Highway-grade steel ready to get back to work for parking lots, property lines, equipment protection, or whatever project you’ve got lined up. It won’t last long. If guardrail’s been on your list, hop on the notify list or reach out to Damon @ 720-615-0281 before it’s gone.

 

 

 

 

Customer Purchase: We had a customer buy our Multi-Purpose Steel Stands to use for their kids school project! Thank you for your creativity Faith!

 

 

On the Farm: Kansas rancher Brett Barrett gets two uses out of his big, round hay. Before they’re hay bales are eaten by the cattle, he uses the big bales as insulation and a wind block to keep his calves toasty warm.

 

 

eyeSPY: “We saw these adorable little turf animals outside of Helsinki, Finland. You should find an American artist to make some of these out of your Synthetic Turf and sell them.”Traci Ann

 

 

Synthetic Turf.

Dimensions: Various

L: Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, South Caroline & Texas

 

 

Customer Project: “These Heavy Canvas Sheets were exactly what I was looking for to make foraging bags for my wife to use when she is harvesting in our garden.” Gene in South Carolina

 

 

Heavy Canvas Sheets.

Dimensions: 58” x 108”

FREE SHIPPING!

 

 

NEW”repurpose”: We recently had a customer purchase some of our Fire Hoses to make a kayak/canoe lift for their conversion van. Karyn, glad we could help!

 

 

Fire Hoses.

Dimensions: Various

FREE SHIPPING!

 

 

Our Customers: “We will be using these Plastic Barrels as recycled filtered greywater tanks in our house construction.” Jeff in New Mexico

 

 

Plastic Barrels.

Dimensions: Various

L: Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Ohio & South Carolina

 

 

We are America’s largest “Industrial Thrift Store

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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.

Customer POV: “We live right along a golf course and after a few too many close calls from stray golf balls, we needed a fix that didn’t block the view. We used your Plexiglass Sheets to create a clear window shield and it’s been perfect.” Clara in Arizona

 

 

Plexiglass Sheets.

Dimensions: Various

L: Arizona, Colorado, Ohio, South Carolina & Texas

 

 

 

 

New Product: We just received these Steel Stackable Racks, and they’re ready to be put to work. Stackable, sturdy, and full of potential.

 

Q: What industries or “repurposes” do you think these could be used for?

 

 

 

 

Steel Stackable Racks.

Dimensions: 72” x 48” x 55”

L: South Carolina

 

 

CUSTOMER”repurpose”: One of our local Ohio customers shared their awesome “repurpose” of our Conveyor Belts, turning it into a pond hockey setup for winter fun!

 

 

Conveyor Belts.

Dimensions: Various

L: All Locations

 

 

DEALS: Punch cards are now available at all repurposedMATERIALS locations. Receive one stamp for every $50+ purchase, and once your card is full, enjoy 20% off one regular-priced item. Valid at any repurposedMATERIALS location.

One stamp per visit. Cannot be combined with other offers or promotions. Ask for a punch card on your next in-store visit and start saving!

Our Customers: “I picked up a couple of your Plastic Protective Cases to transport my stage combat swords to the Renaissance fair! I’m planning to make a custom liner out of foam and canvas to keep the blades secure—and I’ll stash my cleaning kit right in there with them.” Thomas in Washington

 

 

Plastic Protective Cases.

Dimensions: 43” x 17” x 7”

FREE SHIPPING!

 

 

“repurposed”PROJECT: One of our creative customers is using some Burlap Coffee Sacks as a ceiling decor. Marc, we LOVE the way you think!

 

 

Burlap Coffee Sacks.

Dimensions: Various

FREE SHIPPING!

 

 

BEFORE: These 14-foot W6x9 Steel H-Beams, were originally intended for a solar energy project that was been cancelled.

 

AFTER: We recently sold some H-Beam to a customer who’s “repurposing” it into a basket wall — a heavy-duty frame that holds rock-filled wire baskets for use as retaining walls or decorative barriers.

 

 

Steel H-Beams.

Dimensions: Various

L: Colorado, Iowa, Ohio, South Carolina & Texas

 

 

Recent Purchase: We sold a spool of our Steel Cable to a customer who’s “repurposing” it into trellises to grow hops for his homebrew setup. He chose steel for its strength and durability—perfect for supporting vigorous hop vines season after season.

 

 

Steel Cable.

Dimensions: Various

L: Colorado & Iowa

 

 

** Trying to increase your Landfill Diversion % at your company? **

Give Damon a call @ 720-615-0281 to see how we can help!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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