[Cynette]

I'd be very apprehensive of this as a project to collect from the community. I'm not saying it can't be done as Adam's team sounds like they have figured it out.

But... Many communities in our area have been hit by a large number of instances of vandalism involving theft of metal components, particularly copper. Scrap metal processors typically now require documentation as to the source of metals when brought to their yards. So be careful of your sources and be careful of overzealous collectors.

I'm the manager of my manufacturing location's "Recycle Center" and our scrap revenue is an important source of income for our facility and carefully monitored. I would never consider giving up one of my largest value streams as a donation. I would have to believe that most other manufacturing locations have the same belief. Even small companies should have recycling programs. (Especially in Connecticut, where recycling is mandated.)

We tried to do an e-waste event this fall, but most of the recycling companies around here charge for monitors and TV's, which makes it hard to promote in a community.

But I would like to see teams take the initiative to recycle the metals left from each build season. Our team's scrap goes with the school's scrap metal, and I think that is fair for all of the support they give us.