newsLETTER 06-19-2025

Upset Reader; Turf Animals in Finland; Stained Glass Protection

June 19th, 2025 | Please feel free to forward to a colleague. SUBSCRIBE

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 Turf and sell them.” – Traci Ann

Unused Turf – No In-Fill.

Dimensions: Various

L: Arizona, Colorado, Iowa & Texas

Happy Customer: “We produce Calling All Magical People, a participatory 4th of July weekend festival on the East Coast where 1,200 creatives from around the world gather to build and celebrate in surreal, immersive worlds for four days. Your ‘repurposed’ materials—like Parachutes and Blended Webbing—help bring these visions to life, especially since most artists are on tight budgets and thrive on creative, resourceful problem-solving.” – Nate in Maryland

Happy Customer: “We love our ‘repurposed’ materials bowling alley/butcher block countertop! It goes really well with our ‘repurposed’ wine barrel chairs!” – Frank & Terri in Colorado

Bowling Alley Wood.

Dimensions: Various

L: Ohio & Texas

Customer Project: We just sold some of our Plexiglass Sheets to a church in South Carolina that will be using them as protective covers to shield their beautiful stained glass windows from damage. Nathan, glad we could help!

Plexiglass Sheets.

Dimensions: Various

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

Reader: “Your company doing business with SpaceX is reason enough to not do business with your firm. I thought your business model was a sound one. Doing business with known criminals and fraudsters detracts.” – Daniel

RPM: “Daniel, Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective. We understand that not every partnership will align with everyone’s values, and we respect your right to voice your concerns. That said, our core mission is simple: keep useful materials out of the landfill. No matter the customer, if their endeavor helps extend the life of these items and supports reuse over waste, we see that as a win for the environment. We work with a wide range of individuals, small businesses, nonprofits, and large organizations — all united by one common goal: giving surplus materials a second life. While opinions will vary about the people or companies we serve, our focus remains on reducing waste and supporting sustainability wherever we can.”

Reader: “Thank you for your kind response. I certainly do not wish to enter into any kind of debate. But I do want to thank you for your response. I believe in your mission, and what is good for the environment is good for all of us. I have shared your website with several vendors with whom I have had relationships who may be able to utilize your services, and will continue to do so. If the ‘repurposing’ and recycling of materials avoids the landfill, I’m all for it. If ‘repurposing’ one’s discards into another’s treasures, I’m all for it. At some point, the integrity and moral compass must exclude those companies and individuals whose actions cause more suffering. Or whose actions may be token efforts at becoming good citizens of the planet while continuing to leech off government subsidies and to contribute to the global climate emergency. Please understand our opinions may differ, and that is perfectly okay as well. I think what your company is doing with ‘repurposing’ and recycling/upcycling is very admirable. I thank you for allowing me to share my concerns, and I am gladdened that you responded.” – Daniel

** Got assets you want off-the-books & out-of-the-warehouse?? **

We’re in the used/surplus/salvage business.

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Recent Purchase: We just sold some of our Modular Wall Panels to a customer who will be utilizing them in their Children’s Clinic. Julia, we appreciate your business!

Modular Wall Panels.

Dimensions: Various

L: Colorado, South Carolina & Texas

FEEDBACK: “We use your 1.5″ Fire Hoses to replace the much more costly and heavy lay-flat hydroseeding hoses. They work great for all the projects where the deck gun is not an option!” – Joshua in Texas

Fire Hose.

Dimensions: Various

FREE SHIPPING!

Project: “I have put down carpet tiles in my airplane hangar. I love them. Why? 1) Easy to change out if one gets dirty, 2) Dampens hangar echo, 3) Comfortable to kneel and lay on when wrenching or cleaning the belly of an aircraft.” – Mark in Wisconsin

Carpet Tiles.

Dimensions: 24” x 24”

L: Ohio

Our Customers: One of our Oregon customers purchased some Leather Scraps to refurbish a 1987 Supra Ski Boat. Patti, we appreciate your business!

Leather Scraps.

Dimensions: Various

8lb Package

FREE SHIPPING!

Our Customers: “Thanks to your surplus of Wood Gym Flooring, my sons now have an ideal spot to shoot hoops in our basement, rain or shine!” – Isaiah in Colorado

Wood Gym Flooring.

Dimensions: Various

L: Arizona, Colorado & Iowa

** Got Unwanted Stuff? We are interested in making offers on any obsolete materials, inventory, equipment, real estate, etc. anywhere in America. **

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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.

NEW”repurpose”: “I picked up some Steel Grating to build a custom field drag for our baseball diamond. Works like a charm for smoothing out the infield before games” – Josh in Iowa

Steel Grating.

Dimensions: Various

L: All Locations

Our Customers: We often get asked: “Who are your customers?” Last week it was ExxonMobil who is the 7th largest company in the world according to the Fortune 500 list. They purchased a bunch of Concrete Railroad Ties for a “training prop” at one of their refineries.

Concrete Railroad Ties.

Dimensions: 102” x 11” x 8-1/2”

L: Iowa

Happy Customer: “Picked up some Plywood and Heavy Canvas Sheets to build a set of custom Cornhole boards and bags for our big 4th of July bash—thanks for helping me get party ready!” – Dylan in Texas

“repurposed”INBOX: “Just read the article on how Damon started repurposedMATERIALS – I understand his excitement. One of my long-time visions is to build a house entirely out of throw-aways, for almost zippo cost. Little excites me more than innovation mixed with ‘Sherlocking’ for a great deal.” – Sarah

Customer Project: “I plan on using this Galvanized Steel Pipe to build a backyard swing set for my grandkids for when they come to visit” – George in Ohio

Galvanized Steel Pipe.

Dimensions:

1-1/2”W x Assorted Lengths

L: Ohio & South Carolina

** Got assets you want off-the-books & out-of-the-warehouse? **

Call Damon @ 720.615.0281

AFTER: Enjoy the natural look of a new table or countertop made from Composite Limestone Panels. The unique patterns and textures can add character to your kitchen or outdoor area.

BEFORE: All the Composite Limestone Panels we have in stock came as a result of a major change order for the façade of a new building on the Microsoft campus in Seattle.

Q: Do you have materials leftover from a change order that would be a candidate for “repurposing”? We might be able to help!

Composite Limestone Panels.

Dimensions: Various

L: Arizona & Colorado

Our Customers: “These Nitrile Gloves will be perfect protection against contaminants for when I am processing deer meat.” – Michael in Tennessee

Nitrile Gloves.

Sizes: Small, Medium or Large

FREE SHIPPING!

Customer Project: “I purchased one of your Electrostatic Backpack Sprayers to spray cleaning compound on gravestones in a historic cemetery to guarantee a respectful restoration.” – Robert in Pennsylvania

Electrostatic Backpack Sprayers.

Capacity: 2.1 Gallons

FREE SHIPPING!

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