This document provides guidelines for telecom operators to recover value from idle network assets through an asset recovery project. It discusses evaluating equipment that is no longer generating revenue but incurring costs, and initiating a request for information/quotation process. Key steps include engaging an experienced vendor to handle asset recovery, ensuring proper categorization and transport of equipment to minimize waste and emissions while guaranteeing safety and avoiding child labor. Regular asset recovery is recommended to maximize asset utilization and exchange underutilized equipment for new revenue opportunities.