Wire Rope Gets Retired. We Put It Back to Work.
Industrial companies donate end-of-life wire rope and rigging — we recycle it and fund scholarships for the next generation of crane and rigging professionals.
How It Works
Submit Your Material — Tell us what you have: weight, dimensions, and type. Takes two minutes.
We Schedule Pickup — We coordinate collection directly from your facility. No paperwork.
Material Gets Recycled — End-of-life rope and rigging is processed by certified recyclers.
Proceeds Fund Scholarships — 100% of recovered value goes toward trade scholarships for heavy lift professionals.
The Industry Is Already Acting
Crane companies, contractors, and ports are diverting retired rigging from landfill — and funding the next generation of tradespeople. Here's where we stand.
47,852 lbs
Wire rope and rigging recycled
[05] Companies
Contributing to the program
[XX] Individuals supported
COMING SOON
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Who This Supports
Ropes for Riggers exists to support the people who keep lifting operations moving.
- Crane Operators
- Riggers
- Pile Drivers
- Ironworkers
- Elevator Technicians
- Lifting Equipment Operators
- Bridgemen
- Cableway Splicers
- Crane Mechanics
- Rigging Fabricators
- Rigging Inspectors
- Hoist Mechanics
And others working in wire rope, rigging, cranes, and heavy lift operations.
Not every role in this industry follows a traditional certification path. In many cases, competency is defined by experience, training, and responsibility, not just a ticket. Our focus is not to gatekeep who qualifies. It's to ensure that people in these roles have access to the training, knowledge, and support needed to develop their skills and to go home safe at the end of every day.
Ready to Clear Your Yard?
Tell us what you have. We coordinate pickup, handle recycling, and put the proceeds to work. Simple process. No cost to you.