Electronics Scrapping for Metals?

[Anonymous]

Hello,

Im a 25 yr. old Dallas Native named John. I am extremely interested in scrapping electronics for the precious metals that can be refined. I saw a video on the Discovery Channel about this phenomenon and now I want to figure it out. I am open to help from anybody that can give me any useful information or criticism. I have experience recycling Paper for decent money. sometimes 30 tons of paper. I want to phase out the paper recycling and go where the real money is.

I want to know generally how much precious metals a standard office copy machine with 3 or 4 trays would yield. Im just trying to get a picture in my head. Obviously I want to do Bulk Electronic Recycling, and I am also open to scrap metal recycling as well.

Thanks

John
Dallas

 

[Buzz]

Hi John,

Welcome to the forum.

I think everything you need to know is here, you just nedd to read and read, then read some more...!

Also, without a shadow of a doubt, you need to read the book by HOKE.
There is a link on the forum somewhere to download it.
That book is a MUST READ.

As for office photocopiers.... I wouldn't think there is enough precious metals in one to make it worthwhile considering the leftover waste you would have to dispose of.
Maybe someone else knows different?

Regards
Buzz

 

[Rag and Bone]

There isn't any PMs to speak of in copiers other than a few boards and connectors. They are OK for steel and copper wire. Lots of garbage though, steel, toner, glass. I avoid copiers like the plague unless they have good resale value or it's part of a bigger deal.

 

[Noxx]

The 50k $ printer they have at work has gold plated wires.