---
id: junk-yard.why-does-the-junk-yard-say-nothing-on-the-board-yet
url: https://storagestudio.us/faq/junk-yard/why-does-the-junk-yard-say-nothing-on-the-board-yet
category: "Junk Yard"
subcategory: "Troubleshooting the Junk Yard"
question: "Why does my Junk Yard say \"Nothing on the board yet\"?"
alt_questions:
  - "My Junk Yard board shows nothing"
  - "Empty Junk Yard board"
  - "No scraps showing"
  - "Junk Yard blank"
short_answer: "The board has no scraps — normal after turning it on, clearing it, or when every timer has run out. Copy something or add a note; if nothing appears, check capturing is on."
tags: ["troubleshooting", "empty"]
related: ["https://storagestudio.us/faq/junk-yard/the-junk-yard-isnt-capturing-anything", "https://storagestudio.us/faq/junk-yard/why-did-a-scrap-disappear"]
applies_to: "all"
last_reviewed: 2026-10-01
---

# Why does my Junk Yard say "Nothing on the board yet"?

It means there are no scraps on the board at all — common right after turning the Junk Yard on, after **Clear all Junk**, or when every scrap's timer has run out. Copy something (⌘C) and it should land there, or add a note.

If you copy and still see nothing, capturing is likely off. See [Why isn't the Junk Yard capturing anything?](https://storagestudio.us/faq/junk-yard/the-junk-yard-isnt-capturing-anything)