E-Scrap Recycling in Chicago – Cash Paid on the Spot
Central Metal Recycling buys electronic scrap in Chicago, including computers, circuit boards, wire harnesses, and transformers. E-scrap contains recoverable metals like copper, gold, silver, and palladium, which is why it has real cash value. IT departments clearing out old equipment, electricians collecting wire harnesses, and scrappers stripping down electronics all bring e-scrap to our Fillmore Street yard for cash on the spot.
Types of E-Scrap We Accept
- Desktop computers and servers (towers, rack-mount units)
- Circuit boards (motherboards, RAM sticks, PCI cards, telecom boards)
- Wire harnesses (automotive, industrial, appliance)
- Transformers (copper-wound and aluminum-wound)
- Hard drives
- Power supplies
- Electric motors (small and large)
- Ballasts and capacitors (non-PCB only)
- Copper yokes from CRT monitors and TVs
Current E-Scrap Prices in Chicago
E-scrap pricing in Chicago depends on the type of material and its recoverable metal content. High-grade circuit boards pay the most because of their precious metal content. Wire harnesses are priced based on copper recovery. Because e-scrap values vary widely by type, the best way to get an accurate quote is to call us at (773) 345-8610 and describe what you have.
How to Prepare Your E-Scrap for Best Prices
- Separate circuit boards by grade. Motherboards, RAM, and telecom boards all pay different rates. Don't toss everything into one bin. Sorted boards get you paid more than a mixed box of random electronics.
- Pull the boards out of the cases. A desktop computer tower has a steel case, a power supply, a motherboard, RAM, and hard drives. Breaking it down into parts and bringing each type separately means better prices across the board instead of one low bulk rate.
- Strip wire harnesses clean. Wire harnesses with connectors still attached are fine, but removing large plastic housings and non-copper components will bump up your recovery rate and your payout.
- Know what you can't bring. We do not accept CRT monitors or TVs (the glass tubes), batteries, or items containing PCBs. If you're not sure whether something qualifies, call ahead and ask.
Frequently Asked Questions
What e-scrap pays the most in Chicago?
High-grade circuit boards, especially server boards and telecom boards, tend to pay the most per pound because of their gold, silver, and palladium content. RAM sticks also pay well. E-scrap recycling Chicago prices vary by board type, so sorting your material makes a big difference in your payout.
Do you buy old computers?
Yes. We buy desktop towers, servers, and rack units. Laptops are accepted too, though the pricing is different since laptops have less recoverable material. Strip out the RAM and hard drives if you want to maximize your return, since those components pay better separately.
Do I need to wipe my hard drives before bringing them in?
We recommend wiping or destroying your hard drives before you bring them in to protect your personal data. We are a scrap metal recycling facility, not a data destruction service. If you need the drives physically destroyed, you can drill through them or ask us about our process when you arrive at our Chicago yard.
Got old electronics piling up? Bring them to Central Metal Recycling for cash for e-scrap Chicago. E-scrap recycling Chicago customers trust us for fair prices and fast payouts.
5618 W. Fillmore Street, Chicago, IL 60644
Monday-Friday: 7:00am - 4:00pm
Saturday: 7:00am - 11:00am
Sunday: Closed