Starfield: How to Scrap Junk

Samia Awal Moon
By Samia Awal Moon
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How to Scrap Junk In Starfield

The disadvantages of having too much trash in Starfield are not trivial. Here is how to scrap junk in Starfield.

As a space RPG, Starfield offers players the privilege of free roaming and looting like any other RPG out there. The game lets you pick up everything you can see, be it a hand wash in a shower, coffee mugs, some scissors, or a wire spool; you can even snatch items from other’s inventories.

Filling up your inventory is only partially free, as it will add weight and limit how much you can carry with you. Unnecessary weight can affect your stamina level as you travel through different galaxies. Therefore, the more weight you gain, the more it will cause trouble for your Oxygen intake and CO2 emissions. So it’s always better to throw away things you don’t need. Let’s get to know how to scrap junk in Starfield.

How to Scrap Junk in Starfield

You don’t indeed scrap and dismantle things in Starfield. Only certain things that are designated as resources can be used during crafting. The remaining items are merely decorative or unnecessary. But there are some steps you can follow to remove those items to utilize the free space in your inventory. Let’s take a look at those:

Sell The Junk Items

The best way to get rid of junk is to sell it and make a profit. To sell them, go to any nearby shop and talk to the NPCs. Afterward, it will open your inventory and select the “SELL” button. It will show which items you can sell and the equivalent Credits you will gain for those items. Just
Left-click on the junk items, and the items will be sold instantly.

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Credits: Bethesda Game Studios

Drop The Junk Items

You may feel burdened for carrying too many items, and some of the least valuable items are not worth selling. You can drop those items by pressing “R,” and those junks will be removed from your inventory.

Use Junk Items for Decoration

You can place dropped junk items in your house or spaceship. This will help you decorate your property nicely. Hold E to pick up the object and put it in your preferred location by pressing E.

By Samia Awal Moon Guide Writer
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Samia Awal Moon is a Guide writer at GameRiv.