Collect and Recycle

Printed Circuit Board Recycling
For Businesses

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Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Recycling Process

At Collect & Recycle we provide recycling services for electrical and electronic equipment, including circuit boards. Printed circuit boards (PCBs) contain metals such as copper, silver, gold, platinum and palladium. A populated circuit board is a circuit board with electronic components mounted to it. Recyclable printed circuit board components include copper, gold and silver.

PCBs are found in a range of electronic devices, including mobile phones, laptops and computers. We specialise in recycling bulk loads of these electronic products, and can dispose of your PCBs safely.

If you are looking for recycling methods and solutions to your business waste, contact us today to book your collection. With our help, we can work together to reduce WEEE harm to the environment.

The Benefits Of Recycling Printed Circuit Boards

Recycling printed circuit boards (PCBs) offers several important benefits, both for the environment and for resource conservation. PCBs are integral components of electronic devices, and their recycling can have a significant impact on sustainability efforts.

One key benefit of recycling PCBs is the conservation of valuable resources and organic materials. These boards contain various precious and rare materials, such as gold, silver, and palladium, along with other metals like copper and aluminum. By recycling PCBs, these materials can be recovered and reused, reducing the need for mining and extraction of new resources. This not only helps conserve natural resources but also reduces the environmental impact of resource extraction, including habitat disruption and pollution.

Recycling PCBs can also help mitigate the environmental hazards associated with electronic waste (e-waste). E-waste often contains hazardous substances like lead, mercury, and flame retardants, which can leach into soil and water when improperly disposed of in landfills. By recycling PCBs, these hazardous materials can be safely removed and disposed of or treated in an environmentally responsible manner, preventing their release into the environment.

As a business, you have a duty of care to follow environmental regulations surrounding hazardous materials. Whilst PCB manufacturing is in demand, we must ensure that when these items come to the end of their life they are recycled safely. It is vital to work with a professional waste management company to ensure materials are recycled, reducing your carbon footprint and boosting green credentials.

Printed Circuit Board Recycling Service

Our priority is to take the hassle out of waste collections and provide your business with an easy, compliant and environmentally friendly solution. Through our dedicated account management team, we will manage all aspects of the collection & disposal of waste. 

We can provide a regular collection service if required or simply a one-off collection for bulk loads of waste. When contacting our team, simply let us know if you have other electronic items we can collect from your business.

Please note, we do not provide recycling services for small amounts of waste from households. Please transport your waste to a recycling centre or use your local waste collection service.

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Printed Circuit Board Recycling

Why choose us

Quality Service

Our mission is to attract and retain customers by providing a consistently reliable waste collection service. We work with a verified network of haulage partners to ensure we can deliver on our promises.

Total Compliance

All collections are compliant with environmental legislation to ensure your business has peace of mind when disposing of all types of waste. Every collection will have a full paperwork & audit trail.

Environmentally Friendly

Recycling your waste is at the forefront of what we do. Each waste type is processed at authorised treatment facilities to ensure the maximum possible recycling rates. Recycling reports are available to all our customers.

Book a PCB Collection

To book a collection for your circuit board waste simply contact us through the website or call us. One of our team will be happy to discuss your requirements. 

Our transport options include a self-loading (Moffatt) options for locations without a forklift. We can also schedule particular collection days for regular customers. 

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