You know C&D Scrap Metal as the place for old appliances, car parts, and household metal items. But did you know we also take e-scrap? Yep, bring in your old cell phones, iPads, keyboards, or gaming consoles. Why throw your electronic waste away when you can recycle your e-scrap?
E-scrap is packed with valuable metals, both ferrous (iron, steel, stainless steel) and non-ferrous (copper, aluminum, brass, and more). Your old computers, printers, phones, and other electronic devices are like mini gold mines just waiting to be cashed in.
Drop off your e-scrap at one of our four convenient locations, where we handle recycling and disposal. By recycling e-scrap, you'll help make the world cleaner and greener—and earn some extra cash while you're at it!
What e-Scrap C&D Accepts
Dos:
- Cell Phones: Got old cell phones? No matter the condition or brand, bring them to C&D for recycling!
- Tablets: Outdated iPads? Non-functional Chromebooks? Drop them off—they’re full of valuable metals ready to be recycled.
- Gaming Consoles: Have an old PlayStation, Xbox, or another gaming console? We’ll take them off your hands.
- Credit Card Readers: Obsolete or broken credit card readers? Bring them to us for safe disposal.
- Server Rooms: We accept e-waste from server rooms, including servers, hard drives, networking cable, extension cords and other networking equipment.
Don'ts:
- No TVs/Monitors: We can't take TVs or monitors at our locations. They need special handling, so please don't bring them to our recycling centers.
What Metals Have Value in e-Scrap
E-scrap is a goldmine of valuable metals, both ferrous and non-ferrous. Check it out:
- Gold: Bling, bling! You'll find gold in the connectors and circuit boards of cell phones, iPads, gaming consoles, credit card readers, and server room equipment, plus in the processors of server rooms.
- Silver: This shiny metal is all over the solder and connectors of cell phones, iPads, gaming consoles, and credit card readers.
- Copper: Copper is king in the wiring and circuit boards of cell phones, iPads, gaming consoles, and credit card readers, and it's also in the wiring and components of server rooms.
- Aluminum: This metal is mainly in the casings of iPads and server room equipment, and in the casings and heat sinks of gaming consoles.
- Steel: Steel is the backbone, used in the structural components of gaming consoles.
- Platinum and Palladium: These precious metals hide out in the circuit boards of cell phones and in the circuit boards and connectors of server room equipment.
Why It Is Important to Recycle e-Scrap
E-scrap recycling isn’t just smart—it’s essential for the planet and your wallet! The Global E-waste Monitor reported a mind-blowing 53.6 million metric tons of e-waste in 2019, with only 17.4% properly recycled.
This means we’re losing out on valuable metals like gold, silver, copper, and aluminum worth an estimated $57 billion every year. Plus, tossing e-scrap improperly causes severe environmental pollution. Hazardous substances like lead, mercury, and cadmium can seep into soil and water, posing serious health risks.
By recycling escrap, you help recover precious metals, cut down on mining, conserve natural resources, and shrink the environmental footprint of electronic waste. That’s plenty of reasons to bring your e-scrap to C&D!
Pricing for e-Scrap
When it comes to pricing e-scrap, several factors come into play:
Material Factors:
- Grade: Quality and purity matter. Higher-grade materials fetch better prices.
- Type: Different metals hold different values. Precious metals like gold, silver, platinum, and palladium are the high rollers, while copper and aluminum are the reliable sidekicks. Volume still matters, too.
- Cleanliness: Clean, uncontaminated metals are with more than those mixed with impurities.
External Factors:
- International Markets: Global market swings, driven by supply, demand, or geopolitical drama, can shake up prices.
- Industry Demand: When industries need specific metals, prices can soar. For example, copper’s price can spike when construction or electronics industries are booming.
- Location: Prices vary by region due to supply, demand, and transport costs.
- Cost of Virgin Metals: When new metals are pricey, recycled metals get a boost.
- Energy Costs: Processing and transporting e-scrap takes energy, so shifts in electricity or fuel costs can nudge scrap prices up or down.
C&D Scrap Metal knows all these ins and outs and can give you the latest info on your ewaste.
How to Get Your e-Scrap Ready
Ready to drop off your escrap at C&D? Here’s a quick checklist to get you set:
- Data Check: Make sure all personal info is wiped clean! Remove memory cards and perform a factory reset if needed. We’ll assume your stuff is good to go when you arrive.
- Dust Off: Once your devices are data-free, give them a quick clean to remove any dust, dirt, or debris. This helps prevent contamination and keeps everything in top shape.
- Damage Control: Check for over the top rust or corrosion. We’re all about recycling, but we’d prefer items that aren’t falling apart.
- Sort It Out: Group similar items together—cell phones with cell phones, gaming consoles with gaming consoles. It helps us make the recycling process a breeze.
By prepping your e-scrap like a pro, you’ll speed up the recycling process and get that cash in your pocket faster!
Cash for Your Castoffs: Recycle E-Scrap Today
Ready to make a difference and pocket some extra cash? Gather up your old cell phones, iPads, gaming consoles, and any other e-scrap, and bring it over to C&D Scrap Metal! We’ve got locations all over—Northwest Houston, Southwest Houston, Sugar Land / Fort Bend, and Almeda—making it super easy for you to drop off.
Our friendly team is here to help you every step of the way. It’s the perfect chance to turn electronic scrap into cash while giving the planet a helping hand. Don’t throw your junk electronics away. Clean out that clutter and let’s make recycling a win-win!