E-Waste Mixed/E Waste Computer Motherboard Scrap Mixed Grade PCB Boards
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Mixed electronic scrap HS 8549
E-Waste Mixed Scrap – Assorted Electronic Waste for Gold, Silver, Copper & Precious Metal Recovery
Buy mixed e-waste scrap – assorted electronic waste including PCBs, CPUs, RAM, wires, connectors, and more. Ideal for precious metal recovery and copper recycling. Contact us for bulk orders. Delivery by air, land & sea worldwide. Standard & express shipment available.
Our Mixed E-Waste Scrap consists of assorted electronic waste collected from decommissioned computers, servers, telecom equipment, industrial electronics, and consumer electronics. This unsegregated but pre-sorted (non-hazardous) scrap is ideal for recyclers, refiners, and material recovery facilities looking for a consistent feedstock of precious metals (gold, silver, palladium), base metals (copper, aluminum, tin, steel), and plastics.
Unlike single-stream scrap (e.g., only motherboards or only CPUs), mixed e-waste offers a broader range of recoverable materials at a lower entry price point, making it suitable for medium to large-scale recycling operations that have the capability to sort, shred, and process multiple material types.
Typical Composition of Mixed E-Waste Scrap (Estimated % by Weight):
| Component Category | % of Total Weight | Primary Recoverable Materials |
|---|---|---|
| Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) – low to mid-grade | 25–35% | Gold, silver, copper, palladium, tin |
| Power supply units (PSUs) | 10–15% | Copper, aluminum, steel |
| Wires & cables (power, IDE, SATA, ribbon) | 15–20% | Copper, aluminum, tin |
| Metal housings & brackets (steel, aluminum) | 10–15% | Steel, aluminum |
| Plastic casings & fans | 10–15% | Plastics (ABS, PC, etc.) – often shredded for recycling |
| Hard drives (complete, no magnets removed) | 5–10% | Aluminum, copper, rare earth magnets, PCBs |
| CD/DVD/Blu-ray drives | 3–8% | Aluminum, copper, small PCBs |
| RAM sticks & expansion cards | 2–5% | Gold fingers, IC chips (gold bonding wires), copper |
| CPUs (plastic & some ceramic) | 1–3% | Gold (pins, lids, internal wires), copper |
| Connectors & plugs | 2–4% | Gold-plated pins, copper, brass |
| Batteries (removed if hazardous) | Usually excluded | We remove Li-ion, NiCd, lead-acid (hazardous) |
| CRTs / LCDs (removed) | Not included | We do not include monitors/TVs |
Note: Composition varies significantly by source. We can provide a typical breakdown for each lot. Ask for details.
Estimated Precious Metal Content per Metric Ton (1,000 kg) – Mixed E-Waste:
| Metal | Low Estimate | High Estimate | Typical Recovery Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold (Au) | 50 g | 200 g | Smelting (copper collects gold) or chemical leaching |
| Silver (Ag) | 200 g | 800 g | Smelting or electrolytic refining |
| Palladium (Pd) | 5 g | 30 g | Smelting (collects in copper or nickel matte) |
| Copper (Cu) | 80 kg | 150 kg | Shredding + magnetic/eddy current + smelting |
Actual yields depend on the proportion of high-grade vs low-grade materials in the mix.
What Is Included in Our Mixed E-Waste Scrap:
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Desktop and server motherboards (may be populated or depopulated partially)
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RAM sticks (DDR, DDR2, DDR3, some older)
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Expansion cards (PCI, PCIe, AGP, ISA)
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CPUs (plastic PGA, some ceramic if present, but not sorted – mixed)
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Hard drives (complete, no platters removed, magnets still inside)
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CD/DVD drives
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Wires and cables (various gauges, insulated)
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Power supplies (complete, untested)
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Metal brackets, heat sinks (aluminum/copper mix)
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Plastic casings (shredded or whole – buyer may request removal)
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Connectors, plugs, sockets
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Fans (copper windings, steel housing)
What Is NOT Included (We Pre-Sort Out Hazardous & Low-Value Items):
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Batteries of any kind (Li-ion, NiCd, lead-acid, alkaline)
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CRTs (monitors/TVs) / LCD screens (handled separately)
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Toner cartridges, ink cartridges
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Medical waste, radioactive components
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Mercury-containing switches or relays
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Large transformers ( > 1 kg – oil-filled)
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Refrigerators, air conditioners (contain refrigerants)
Available Quantities:
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Sample boxes: 25 kg – 50 kg (for test processing/assay)
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Small pallets: 200 kg – 500 kg
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Gaylord boxes: 800 kg – 1,200 kg
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Baled e-waste: 1,000 kg – 1,500 kg per bale (shredded or loose)
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Full 20ft container: 12 – 15 metric tons
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Full 40ft container: 22 – 25 metric tons
Processing Recommendations – Mixed E-Waste:
| Step | Method |
|---|---|
| 1. Sorting (manual or automated) | Remove large steel, aluminum, wires, and high-value PCBs, RAM, CPUs for separate processing |
| 2. Shredding | Primary shredder to 5–10 cm |
| 3. Magnetic separation | Remove ferrous metals (steel) |
| 4. Eddy current separation | Remove non-ferrous metals (aluminum, copper) |
| 5. Density / gravity separation | Separate plastics from metals |
| 6. Smelting (copper collector) | Send copper-rich fraction to smelter (gold, silver, palladium collected in copper) |
| 7. Refining | Electrolytic refining of copper and precious metals |
For smaller operations: Manual depopulation of gold-bearing parts (RAM fingers, CPU pins, connectors) followed by chemical stripping yields higher returns but more labor.
Quality Notes – Important for Buyers:
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Not sorted – items are mixed as received from decommissioning. No guarantees on exact percentages, but we provide estimates.
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Populated boards – motherboards may have CPUs, RAM, heat sinks attached (adds weight, some value).
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Untested – all items are non-functional scrap. No warranty of operation.
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Some broken/damaged – physically broken boards or components included (still recyclable).
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No hazardous waste – certified free of batteries, mercury, radioactive materials.
Comparison – Mixed E-Waste vs Sorted Fractions:
| Scrap Type | Gold g/MT | Price per kg | Processing Complexity | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed e-waste (our product) | 50–200 | Low | High (sorting required) | Medium-large recyclers with sorting line |
| High-grade PCBs only | 150–500 | Moderate-High | Moderate (shred/smelt) | Refiners without sorting capacity |
| RAM fingers only | 1,500–2,500+ | Very High | Low (strip directly) | Small specialist refiners |
| CPU scrap (ceramic) | 800–2,000 | High | Moderate | Mid-size refiners |
| Mixed e-waste (unprocessed) | 50–200 | Very Low | Very high (full line needed) | Large-scale integrated recyclers |
Why Choose Our Mixed E-Waste?
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Consistent volume from certified decommissioning partners
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Hazardous materials removed – safe to handle and ship
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Competitive pricing – lower cost than sorted streams, higher upside if you have sorting capability
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Customizable – we can remove or add certain fractions (e.g., exclude power supplies, or add more PCBs)
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Global shipping documentation provided (non-hazardous e-waste classification for many countries – check local import regulations)
Ideal For:
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Medium to large-scale e-waste recycling facilities
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Copper smelters accepting e-waste as feedstock
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Precious metal refiners with integrated shredding and smelting
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Traders and aggregators of electronic scrap
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