Computer Parts | Who Buys Scrap

If you have a pile of old towers, tangled wires, or mysterious circuit boards gathering dust, you're sitting on a potential payday. Finding the right buyer depends on whether your parts are (still functional for resale) or true scrap (valuable only for their precious metal content).

There are dedicated communities on Facebook Groups where collectors and gold recovery specialists hunt for rare backplanes, older gold-plated pins, and ceramic CPU scrap. These buyers often look for "vintage" scrap (pre-1990s) because it typically contains higher gold concentrations. 3. Local Scrap Yards

When the parts are truly broken or obsolete, you sell them to "E-scrap" buyers who harvest them for metals like gold, copper, and silver. who buys scrap computer parts

1. Refurbishers and Component Resellers (Best for Working Parts)

Large-scale buyers like Rockaway Recycling publish daily prices for various grades of boards. As of April 2026, you might see rates like: Memory Chips (RAM): ~$15.00/lb Motherboards (Clean Green): ~$1.75/lb Mid-Grade Boards: ~$1.25/lb If you have a pile of old towers,

Remove "heatsinks" (aluminum/copper) and "batteries" from motherboards. Most buyers will downgrade your price if these are still attached because they add "dirty" weight.

Most general scrap yards will take "e-waste," though they may only pay a flat "computer rate" rather than sorting by high-value components. This is the fastest way to move high-volume, low-value items like power supplies or metal cases. Tips to Maximize Your Payout These buyers often look for "vintage" scrap (pre-1990s)

For higher margins, list individual parts on eBay , Facebook Marketplace , or Craigslist . You’ll handle the shipping and buyer communication, but you can set your own price.