When organisations upgrade IT systems, replace servers or clear redundant electronic equipment, large volumes of printed circuit boards and computer motherboards are often produced. These electronic components contain valuable metals including gold, silver, palladium and copper, making them one of the most valuable materials within electronic waste streams.
We provide motherboard recycling and scrap PCB collection services for businesses across London, East London, Essex and Kent. Operating from our recycling yard in Rainham RM13, we collect motherboards and circuit boards from offices, data centres, telecom companies and industrial facilities and transfer them through authorised recycling facilities.
Our recycling service allows businesses to dispose of electronic components responsibly while ensuring valuable metals are recovered through compliant recycling channels.
Electronic equipment contains a wide range of circuit boards, each with different compositions and metal content. We collect and recycle many different types of motherboards and printed circuit boards.
These include desktop computer motherboards, laptop system boards, enterprise server boards, telecom circuit boards and industrial PCBs used in engineering equipment. We also accept mixed batches of electronic boards from IT refurbishers and electronics dismantling operations.
Gold-bearing boards and high-grade server motherboards often contain higher concentrations of recoverable metals, which makes them particularly valuable within the electronic recycling process.
For organisations generating additional electronic or metal waste, motherboard recycling collections can also be combined with IT recycling services, WEEE recycling and scrap metal collection services.
Many different industries generate scrap circuit boards when upgrading technology or dismantling electronic equipment.
Our motherboard recycling service supports organisations such as IT refurbishers, data centres, telecom companies, electronics repair companies, universities, government departments and commercial businesses replacing outdated equipment.
Engineering companies and manufacturers also produce circuit board waste from machinery upgrades and equipment refurbishment.
Whether your business is disposing of small quantities of boards or palletised loads from large clearances, we provide a reliable recycling route.
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With years of experience in the industry, we possess deep insights and understanding of market dynamics, regulatory frameworks, and technological advancements. This experience allows us to stay ahead of industry trends & deliver innovative solutions.
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We provide motherboard and PCB collection services across London, East London, Essex and Kent, with nationwide collections available for larger quantities of electronic waste.
Circuit boards can be packaged in boxes, containers or pallets depending on the volume being removed. Our collection service regularly supports businesses clearing IT equipment, telecom hardware and electronic infrastructure.
For organisations undertaking larger building clear-outs or equipment upgrades, motherboard recycling can also be combined with factory clearance services and electronic equipment removal.
Printed circuit boards contain a high concentration of precious and recoverable metals. Recycling these components helps recover valuable materials while preventing electronic waste from entering landfill.
Recovering metals from circuit boards reduces the need for new mining and supports sustainable manufacturing processes. Recycling also helps businesses comply with environmental responsibilities under the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) regulations.
Responsible recycling of circuit boards protects the environment while allowing valuable materials to be reused within new technology production.
More information about electronic waste regulations can be found through official Environment Agency WEEE guidance.
Our recycling process is designed to provide businesses with a simple and compliant way to dispose of electronic components.
First, we assess the type and quantity of circuit boards or electronic scrap that needs to be recycled. Once confirmed, a collection can be arranged or materials can be delivered directly to our recycling yard in Rainham.
Boards are recorded, weighed and transferred through authorised recycling partners where valuable metals are recovered through specialist processing.
Duty-of-care documentation and waste transfer notes are issued for every collection, providing clear traceability for businesses disposing of electronic equipment.
If your organisation needs to recycle scrap motherboards, circuit boards or electronic components, we can arrange a collection or provide guidance on delivering materials to our recycling yard.
Off Frog Lane, Marsh Way
Rainham RM13 8UG
Phone: 020 3758 3934
Email: info@connolleymetals.co.uk
We provide motherboard recycling services across London, Essex, Kent and nationwide for larger electronic waste collections
We recycle desktop computer boards, laptop motherboards, server boards, telecom circuit boards and industrial PCBs.
Yes. We accept mixed PCB scrap including both high-grade and low-grade circuit boards.
Yes. We provide collections across London, Essex and Kent, with nationwide collections available for larger quantities.
The value of circuit boards depends on grade and metal content. High-grade server and telecom boards typically contain higher concentrations of precious metals.
Yes. Recycling circuit boards allows valuable metals to be recovered and reused while preventing electronic waste from entering landfill.
Yes. Duty-of-care paperwork and waste transfer notes are provided for every collection.
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