Sort copper tubing, brass valves, insulated wire, aluminum coils, radiators, and complete equipment by stream.
Separate the material streams
Copper tube, insulated wire, brass valves, aluminum coils, copper-aluminum radiators, stainless equipment, and complete units have different preparation needs.
Document control and condition
Address refrigerants, fluids, sealed components, steel attachments, demolition debris, and the difference between clean components and complete equipment.
Plan access and loading
Note rooftop or occupied-building constraints, elevator or dock schedules, equipment available for lowering and loading, and safe staging space.
Make recurring service measurable
For a recurring stream, record how much material is generated in a week or month, which container or staging method is currently used, seasonal or project peaks, contamination risks, and who can approve exchanges or schedule changes.
