PCB scrap rate: circuit board and motherboard scrap price
How low, medium and high grade circuit boards are priced, why they must go to an authorised e-waste recycler, and how we handle boards from offices, data centres and manufacturers.
PCB grades
Boards are graded by how much precious and base metal they carry. Recyclers pay by grade, so sorting boards before sale makes a real difference.
| Grade | Examples | Where it prices |
|---|---|---|
| High grade | Server and telecom boards, RAM sticks, processor boards, boards with gold-plated connectors | Highest |
| Medium grade | Desktop and laptop motherboards, network switch boards, hard disk boards | Middle |
| Low grade | TV, power supply, appliance and toy boards, mostly components with little gold | Lowest |
| Populated vs bare | Boards with components vs stripped boards | Quoted separately |
Why authorised recycling matters
- Legal requirement. Under the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022, bulk consumers such as companies must hand e-waste to registered recyclers or refurbishers.
- Certificate of Recycling for every lot, for your compliance and ESG records.
- Data safety. Boards from servers and storage devices can hold data. See our certified data destruction service.
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Questions we get asked
How is PCB scrap priced?
Per kg, by grade. High-grade boards from servers and telecom equipment are worth the most, low-grade boards from appliances the least. Sorting boards by grade gets a better overall price.
Can a company sell circuit boards to any scrap dealer?
No. Companies are bulk consumers under the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 and must hand e-waste to registered recyclers or refurbishers, with proper documentation.
Do you provide a certificate for PCB scrap?
Yes. Every lot goes to an authorised recycling facility and you receive a Certificate of Recycling.
What is the minimum quantity?
There is no strict minimum for businesses, but rates are better for larger, sorted lots. Send photos and an approximate weight for a quote.
Have this scrap at your site?
Send photos and an approximate weight on WhatsApp. We reply with a rate the same working day.