Printed Circuit Board Recycling For Businesses

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PCB Board Recycling UK-Wide

At National Recycling, our team collects WEEE waste, including PCB boards, from businesses nationwide. Printed circuit boards (PCBs) contain precious metals which can be separated and repurposed during the recycling process. Our collection service covers the whole of the UK, whether you are disposing of small or large quantities of electronic waste.

With our environmentally responsible services, your business can ensure precious metals are segregated and processed safely. Electrical and electronic equipment must be recycled safely to reduce environmental harm and remain compliant with UK WEEE regulations.

The Printed Circuit Board Disposal Process

01. Contact Our Team

Reach out to us regarding your PCB type, volume and collection location. We can then provide a quote and arrange a suitable collection for your business.

02. Recycling and Processing

The printed circuit boards are transported to a licensed facility where they are processed for recycling. This includes sorting, extracting valuable materials, and safely handling WEEE waste.

03. Repurposing Materials

Recovered materials are used for various applications in a range of industries, promoting sustainability.

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Get in touch for the responsible recycling of PCB waste. We recycle printed circuit boards nationwide for various business types.

The Benefits of PCB Recycling

Sustainability and Environmental Responsibility

Our PCB collection and recycling service ensures electronic scrap and computer parts are recycled effectively. Recycling PCBs and WEEE not only saves raw materials but also diverts significant volumes of waste from landfill.

By doing so, we can reduce the environmental impact of electronic waste and create sustainable solutions for the manufacturing of new products. Through our recycling services, we reduce demand on raw materials and natural resources, promoting a circular economy through refurbished equipment.

Legal WEEE Compliance

The UK provides strict guidelines and regulations surrounding the disposal of electronic equipment. Due to the hazardous nature of this waste type, it is critical to ensure materials are disposed of safely and/or recycled. As a business, remaining compliant with these regulations is essential for the safety of your brand and legalities. At National Recycling, we ensure transparent, compliant services, with HWCNs provided for any hazardous waste collected.

Our WEEE waste disposal services provide a verified haulage network, with on-site collections and detailed documentation for compliant disposal. This ensures full traceability for our customers, with precious metal recovery and secure data destruction where appropriate.

Book Your Printed Circuit Board Collection

If you are looking for a UK collection service for your PCB waste, get in touch today. We provide businesses with ad-hoc or regular recycling collection services, depending on your waste stream requirements. 

We can also collect a range of other electronic equipment in one load, optimising our collection service. This not only reduces transport C02 output but also reduces costs for your business. When contacting our team, please let us know of any other waste you need help disposing of, and we will provide you with a cost-effective quote.

FAQs

What Is The PCB Recycling Processes?

The process begins with manual dismantling and mechanical dismantling of populated and unpopulated boards. This separates active and passive components using both expert labour and state-of-the-art technology. This is followed by component separation, hazard materials removal, and granulation to prepare materials for further refinement.

We then conduct precious metal recovery from gold-plated PCBs, old processors, and motherboards, and recover base materials through copper refinement and base metal reclamation. The entire recycling process is carried out at a licensed facility using advanced machinery designed for high-efficiency and minimal environmental impact.

What Types of PCBs and E-Waste Do You Accept?

We accept a wide range of scrap PCBs and electronic components from commercial and industrial sources across the UK. This includes both populated and unpopulated boards, and a wide variety of WEEE materials such as:

  • Motherboards, old processors, and gold-plated PCBs

  • Switched mode power supplies (SMPS)

  • Active components like ICs, transistors, and semiconductors

  • Passive components such as capacitors, resistors, and coils

  • Entire units from desktop computers, laptops, and mobile phones

  • Internal parts like hard drives, circuit boards, and other electronic assemblies.