IMPORTANT: Letter from Marc Alessi Learn More >>

Events

Tesla Science Center at Wardenclyffe
OR Your Local Recycling Center
Metal for Tesla
Mon.-Fri. 9am-4pm

Recycle Your Metal for Tesla and the Planet!

Every ounce of metal helps and will be recycled in support of our nonprofit mission. We accept scrap metal donations for drop off at Wardenclyffe, Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Call ahead to ensure we’re on site: 631.886.2632.  Or reach us by e-mail at info@teslasciencecenter.org.

Desirable Recyclables:

  • Any item 75% or more metal
  • Vehicles, car parts, car batteries
  • Appliances and electronics (no TVs or computer monitors)
  • Metal furniture, shelving, pipes

Donate from Anywhere on the Planet!  Our supporters from around the globe recycle metal and donate the money to our nonprofit mission. Head to your local recycling center with your scrap metal and click here to donate the proceeds.


Tesla, the Tower, and Recycling

In 1917, Nikola Tesla’s 18-story transmitting tower at Wardenclyffe was demolished and recycled to raise funds. Today, we’re collecting Metal for Tesla to raise funds to renovate Wardenclyffe into a global science center and museum. Since this initiative began in 2013, dedicated volunteers have collected 312,772 lbs. or 156.335 tons of metal to help fund the restoration of Tesla’s only remaining laboratory and the Wardenclyffe site. In 2022, we expanded this effort to for the benefit of both the lab and our planet. TSCW Board Member Gene Genova explains, “This program brings us full circle from the 1917 demolition of the tower for scrap metal to today when we’re raising funds by recycling metal for the restoration of the Tesla Laboratory.”

Thank you for helping us preserve the planet and Wardenclyffe, Nikola Tesla’s historic laboratory!


EXPLORE Earth Day, Tesla and Recycling

Earth Day Quizzes

Take a Quiz

Earth Day at Home

Ideas for All Ages

Climate Civics Camp for Teachers, Parents and Learners

Climate Civics Kit

Restore Our Earth™ Climate Education Resources and Activities

Climate Education Toolkit

10 Amazing Metal Recycling Facts

View & Download

Surprising History of Nikola Tesla & Recycling

View & Download

Tesla’s Tower Coloring Page with Video QR Code

Download, Color, Scan

Things You Never Knew Were Made from Recycled Goods

View Slideshow

METAL for TESLA programs are generously sponsored by:

Upcoming Events