Monuments
Junkyard
Tier 1 open monument. 32 barrels, no keys, no puzzles. One recycler on-site.
Tier 1 open monument. 32 barrels, no keys, no puzzles. One recycler on-site.
Junkyard is the ultimate early-game monument for component farming and recycling. This Tier 1 location requires no keycards, keys, or puzzles, making it accessible the moment you spawn. The monument features 32 barrels and 16 basic crates spread across multiple container areas. Best of all, a recycler sits on-site, allowing you to immediately convert unwanted components into scrap without traveling home. No scientists or radiation. Expect approximately 142 scrap per run while building valuable component reserves. Junkyard is your go-to location for fast cash flow during early progression.
Nothing. Junkyard requires no equipment, keycards, weapons, or special items. You can visit immediately upon spawning and begin barrel collection. This makes it the ideal first monument for brand new players learning the game. Bring maximum inventory capacity to maximize each trip before returning to base or the recycler. Basic clothing provides adequate protection, and no radiation means you can farm comfortably in starter gear. A weapon is optional and only useful if you encounter hostile players.
Junkyard consists of multiple distinct container zones spread across a large open area. A roller coaster dominates the visual landscape but contains no loot. Main loot concentrates in stacked shipping containers, open barrel groupings, and industrial storage areas. The recycler is centrally positioned, allowing efficient farming between barrel zones. No locked areas exist, so you access all loot immediately. The open layout makes approaching hostile players visible from distance.
Work methodically through container clusters, opening every barrel and crate. Prioritize components and medical supplies. When inventory approaches full, head to the recycler and convert excess components immediately. This frees space for continued farming. Most runs take 5-10 minutes for collection, plus 3-5 minutes for recycling. Plan for 3-4 recycler trips during a full run. Make inventory management your priority to maximize loot value.
Metal fragments and bone fragments are abundant and should be recycled immediately to free space. Gears and springs are less common and more valuable, so hold these for base crafting when possible. Cloth and leather are bulky relative to value, so skip collecting these unless space is plentiful. Pipes and high-quality metal should be recycled into scrap for quick progression. Target springs and gears specifically as they unlock advanced crafting recipes for weapon upgrades and electrical systems. Evaluate each item's weight-to-value ratio before collecting, as inventory management directly impacts total run value. Components worth under 3 scrap per slot are typically skipped by experienced farmers.
The recycler is the key feature making Junkyard efficient. Standard farming requires returning to your base recycler, wasting travel time. Junkyard's on-site facility streamlines the process. Dump recycler items directly after each barrel cluster, freeing space immediately. This allows continuous farming without inventory juggling. The recycler converts components instantly into scrap rewards in real-time. Use the recycler aggressively throughout the monument to maximize efficiency.
The roller coaster and crusher/compactor equipment serve as navigation landmarks within the sprawling layout. The roller coaster is decorative and contains no barrels or crates. Focus on container storage areas and scattered barrel groupings for actual loot. The coaster helps orient yourself within the large area. Use these visual markers to maintain systematic collection paths.
Junkyard's accessibility and high barrel count make it a magnet for new players and roaming gangs. The open layout provides poor defensive positions if combat erupts. If you see hostile players, extract immediately rather than engaging. Your goal is scrap, not combat. Farm during low-population hours on fresh-wipe servers when possible. On established servers, bring teammates or farm only when your base is nearby for rapid escapes.