Original Guide by GamerBlurb.com | Published on 11/04/2025 at 8:02 PM CST
Europa Universalis V
Your stash fills up fast in ARC Raiders. Before long, you’re swimming in scrap metal and busted tech. It’s hard to know what’s junk and what you’ll regret tossing later. Here’s how to decide what to recycle so your storage stays clean and your upgrades keep rolling.
What to Recycle in ARC Raiders
The safest things to recycle are items marked Recyclable. These have no special use beyond breaking them down for materials. Common junk, trinkets, and low-tier scraps like Blown Fuses, Crumpled Bottles, or Depleted ARC Capacitors can go right into the recycler at Speranza.
Extra weapons, shields, or mod parts you’re not using can be recycled too. Doing so gives base materials like Metal Parts, Rubber, and Plastic, which are needed for ammo, tools, and workbench upgrades. Just check what the item breaks into before confirming the recycle.
What You Should Keep
Hold onto anything used for upgrades or crafting blueprints. Go to the Upgrade tab and use Track Resources before recycling. This tags important materials with an eye icon so you don’t accidentally lose them.
Keep keys, seeds, quest items, and unique materials. These are often tied to later blueprints or trades with Celeste. Seeds are especially useful since they stack high and can be swapped for crafting materials later.
When to Recycle vs Sell
Recycling gives useful crafting parts. Selling gives Coin. Both are fine, but recycling helps long-term since it feeds back into crafting new gear. If your stash is overflowing, recycle first. Only sell items that can’t be recycled or ones worth a big payout like Trinkets and rare finds.
Fast Recycling Tips
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Only recycle at Speranza for full yields
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Use Salvage during raids when you’re out of room
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Always track resources before upgrades
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Keep a few stacks of basic materials like Metal and Plastic
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Recycle old guns instead of hoarding them
Final Blurb
Recycling in ARC Raiders is just good housekeeping. Keep the materials that matter, scrap the filler, and sell the fancy junk for Coin. Once you get the hang of it, your stash stays clear and your workshop never runs dry.
FAQ
How do you recycle items in ARC Raiders?
Open your inventory at Speranza, select an item, and choose Recycle.
Can you recycle during raids?
Yes, but it’s called Salvage. You get fewer materials than recycling at base.
What items should you never recycle?
Anything tracked for upgrades, keys, quest items, or seeds.
Should I recycle weapons?
Yes, if you’re not using them. It clears space and gives materials for crafting.
Is selling better than recycling?
Not usually. Recycling helps with progression, while selling is only for quick Coin.
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