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A dam, a stadium, a bridge and an aircraft: Each was a challenge to build, but now that they've reached the end of the line, they're just as difficult and dangerous to tear apart. We'll take you inside the planet's biggest recycling projects - the tools.

7 episodes

Season Premiere

4x01 NYC Scrap Yard

Season Premiere

4x01 NYC Scrap Yard

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In just one day, this family run business will destroy three million pounds of scrap to create a multi-million dollar mound of steel.

4x02 The Italian Bridge

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The Piacenza bridge, 40 miles south of Milan1. Since 1949 2 this steel and concrete bridge3 has connected the cities of Piacenza and Lodi4, spanning a remarkable 3,300 feet5 across the Po River6. But in 2009, a dangerous flood causes the Pos water level to rise more than 20 feet7.

4x03 Speed

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Many predators use speed to survive in the inevitable game of catch-me-if-you-can played out everyday in the wild. Speed increases the odds of winning.

4x04 Prison

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Break It Down is tackling one of its most formidable projects ever, a building that was made to be virtually impenetrable … the Riverfront State Prison in Camden, New Jersey.

4x07 Unknown

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