Rust Recycler Calculator

Find out exactly what you get from recycling any item in Rust. Search by item name or output material to plan your recycling runs efficiently.

Showing 47 of 47 items

ItemOutputsScrap
Rifle Body
25xHQM2xMetal Pipe
+25
SMG Body
15xHQM2xMetal Pipe
+15
Semi Auto Body
15xHQM1xMetal Pipe
+15
Tech Trash
20xScrap1xHQM
+20
Road Signs
1xHQM5xMetal Frags
+5
Sewing Kit
10xCloth2xRope
-
Metal Spring
2xHQM1xMetal Pipe
+10
Metal Pipe
5xHQM1xMetal Frags
+5
Gears
10xMetal Frags13xScrap
+13
Rope
15xCloth
-
Tarp
50xCloth(100%)
-
Propane Tank
1xMetal Pipe50xMetal Frags
+5
Sheet Metal
100xMetal Frags1xHQM
+8
Metal Blade
15xMetal Frags
+15
Electric Fuse
20xMetal Frags
+20
CCTV Camera
5xHQM1xTech Trash
+10
Laptop
25xHQM1xTech Trash
+50
Targeting Computer
2xTech Trash1xHQM
+25
Weapon Flashlight
1xMetal Frags1xHQM
+10
Holo Sight
2xHQM3xMetal Frags
+10
Laser Sight
1xHQM3xMetal Frags
+10
4x Zoom Scope
3xHQM
+15
Silencer
3xHQM
+10
Muzzle Boost
2xHQM5xMetal Frags
+10
Muzzle Brake
2xHQM5xMetal Frags
+10
Empty Can of Beans
15xMetal Frags
-
Empty Tuna Can
10xMetal Frags
-
Tactical Gloves
1xSewing Kit10xCloth
+5
Roadsign Horse Armor
2xRoad Signs1xSewing Kit
+10
Wooden Horse Armor
100xWood50xCloth
-
Diving Tank
25xMetal Frags10xHQM
+5
Snowmobile (broken)
50xHQM100xMetal Frags
+50
Camera
5xHQM1xTech Trash
+10
Water Purifier
20xMetal Frags10xCloth
+10
Battery - Small
5xHQM10xMetal Frags
+10
Battery - Medium
10xHQM20xMetal Frags
+20
Solar Panel
5xHQM10xMetal Frags
+15
Wind Turbine
15xHQM30xMetal Frags3xGears
+30
Revolver
10xMetal Frags5xHQM
+15
Semi-Auto Pistol
25xMetal Frags2xHQM2xMetal Spring
+25
Thompson
15xHQM2xMetal Pipe1xMetal Spring
+25
Custom SMG
8xHQM2xMetal Pipe1xMetal Spring
+15
Semi-Auto Rifle
15xHQM1xMetal Pipe1xMetal Spring
+25
Pump Shotgun
8xHQM2xMetal Pipe1xMetal Spring
+15
Garage Door
150xMetal Frags2xGears
+5
Code Lock
50xMetal Frags
+5
SAM Ammo
25xMetal Pipe10xMetal Frags
+5

How Does The Recycler Work in Rust?

The Recycler is a world-placed utility found at monuments throughout the Rust map. It breaks down items into their base components, giving you raw materials like Scrap, High Quality Metal (HQM), Metal Fragments, and Cloth. Recyclers can be found at most major monuments including Outpost, Bandit Camp, Launch Site, Airfield, and Harbor.

Items placed in the recycler will be processed one at a time. The yields shown above represent the standard output for each item. Some items have a chance-based output, meaning you may receive bonus materials on certain recycles. The recycler processes items at a fixed rate and cannot be sped up.

Recycling Tips

Focus on recycling components you do not need for crafting. Rifle Bodies and Laptops provide the highest HQM yield. Tech Trash and Gears are the best sources of Scrap from recycling. Always consider whether you need the component for a craft before recycling it.