Tom Buechel - Rockaway National

1977-2010

1977 to 2007

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Opened in 1977 in New Jersey, one of the most-competitive regions in the country. Grew through the years and passed from first to second generation. Established loyal customer base for decades and continue to expand services like online website pricing, industry-first.

2007

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Introduced website with daily updated scrap prices for customers. Was met with pushback but Rockaway Recycling’s goal was to become more transparent and cater to the customers’ needs.

2010

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Began to grow our industry connections and established relationships with leaders in the scrap industry. Perfected and refined our services locally to better serve our customers.

2012

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As we expanded from the Tri-State (NJ/NY/CT) area, we started to service customers on a national level.

2014

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Expanded our capabilities/tools to serve nationally, built up our logistics for serving national customers. Growing our team to help better serve our corporate customers and their needs for quick and reliable service. We are ready to help complete your project with efficiency.

2017

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Began specialized coal plant turbine disassembly and dismantling. Helped retired power plants recoup their assets and clean up their job sites according to all of their standards and requests.

2018

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Efficient removal and recycling of water condensers containing copper, steel, aluminum, and other high-value metals—full-service coordination from pickup to payment.

2019

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Decommissioning and clearing out outdoor generators at power plants—from on-site breakdown to metal recovery, we manage every step safely and efficiently.

2020

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Expert dismantling and removal of transformers—whether pad-mounted or skid-based—reclaiming copper, steel, and aluminum while ensuring safe, compliant processing.

2021

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Coordinating auction prep and asset recovery for heavy equipment—including yellow iron like telehandlers, loaders, and excavators—maximizing return before scrap becomes the next step.

2022

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We’ve helped large-scale companies streamline cable recovery across multiple job sites—coordinating logistics, handling secure removal, and maximizing scrap value. From data centers to industrial facilities, we simplify the process while ensuring compliance and top-dollar returns.

2023

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Specialized in the dismantling and recovery of turbines—managing complex removals, heavy rigging, and high-value metal reclamation with safety and precision at every phase.

2024

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Revamped health & safety program built to meet the demands of complex recovery work—emphasizing site-specific planning, crew training, and compliance at every job.

2025

2025-Present

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Expanding recovery programs to handle a wide range of assets—coordinating full-scale warehouse liquidations and recycling everything from pallet racking to mixed metal inventories.

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