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Why Recycle Your Automotive Circuit Board?

Automotive circuit boards contain a range of recoverable materials that can be used to create products such as new electronic components and equipment for industrial or renewable energy applications.

Key reasons to recycle:

• Recover precious metals such as gold, palladium, silver, and copper
• Prevent hazardous waste from entering landfill
• Comply with UK regulations for waste and recycling
• Support sustainability goals by reducing demand for raw materials
• Earn competitive returns for high-value circuit boards

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Our Automotive Circuit Board Recycling Process

At SAR Metals, we provide a straightforward, compliant and profitable solution for automotive circuit board recycling and car electronics e-waste recovery across the UK:

1. Free Valuation

We start by assessing your automotive printed circuit board scrap value. Whether you have a single ECU or bulk batches of end-of-life vehicle electronics, our team will provide a free, no-obligation valuation based on metal content and market prices.

2. UK-Wide Collection

We offer convenient collection of end-of-life vehicle electronics from garages, dismantlers, scrapyards, and manufacturers anywhere in the UK. Our licensed vehicles ensure safe transport and full traceability.

3. Secure Handling & Data Protection

Some car control modules and infotainment systems may contain stored data. We guarantee secure, GDPR-compliant data destruction during the automotive circuit board recycling process, ensuring your information is fully protected.

4. Precious Metals Recovery

Through our specialist refining partners, we carry out precious metals recovery from automotive PCBs; extracting gold, silver, palladium, and copper for reuse in new electronics, wiring, and sustainable manufacturing.

5. Eco-Friendly Processing

All plastics, metals, and components are processed responsibly under UK WEEE and End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) regulations. Our goal is to reduce waste, recover valuable materials, and promote a cleaner, more circular approach to car electronics e-waste recovery.

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What Types Of Circuit Boards Do We Recycle?

Our automotive circuit board recycling service covers a range of devices:

• Single-Sided PCBs – Basic, single-layer boards
• Double-Sided PCBs – Components on both sides
• Multilayer PCBs – Compact, high-density boards
• Flexible PCBs – Thin, bendable circuits
• Rigid-Flex PCBs – Mixed rigid and flexible layers
• Metal-Core PCBs – Heat-dissipating metal base
• High-Frequency PCBs – For radar and communicatio

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Why Choose SAR Metals for Circuit Board Recycling?

• Specialist Expertise – We handle all types of vehicle circuit boards, from ECUs to sensor modules, with safe and compliant recycling practices.
• Valuable Material Recovery – Our process extracts precious metals from automotive PCBs, maximising return and reducing the need for new mining.
• Nationwide Collection – Whether you’re a garage, dismantler, or manufacturer, we collect end-of-life vehicle electronics anywhere in the UK.
• Trusted by the Automotive Industry – We work with recyclers, scrapyards, and businesses across the UK to ensure fully compliant e-waste recovery.
• Transparent Valuations – Free quotes and clear pricing based on current automotive printed circuit board scrap value, with no hidden charges.

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Reach Out Today For Your Automotive Circuit Board Recycling Quote

Whether you’re replacing a circuit board or disposing of an old, worn or broken component, recycling is the perfect solution to ensure precious materials and resources aren’t wasted. At SAR Metals, we offer reliable and efficient recycling for vehicle owners and businesses, meaning you can dispose of old components with peace of mind that it’ll be carried out sustainably.

Contact us now to get a free valuation on your recycling job, and schedule a fast, UK-wide collection when it suits you.

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Explore Related Services:

• Consumer Electronics Recycling
• E-Waste Recycling Services

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FAQs

What Should I Do With An Old Circuit Board?

Old or damaged automotive circuit boards shouldn’t be thrown away with general waste. Instead, they should be sent to a licensed recycler such as SAR Metals, where valuable materials like copper, gold, and aluminium can be recovered safely. Recycling ensures the board is handled responsibly, prevents hazardous substances from entering the environment, and allows useful metals to be reused in new products.

How Do I Recycle An Automotive Circuit Board In The UK?

In the UK, the best option is to use an authorised automotive circuit board recycling service. SAR Metals offers free valuations, nationwide collection, and full compliance with WEEE and End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) regulations. Simply contact our team with details of your ECUs, control modules, or electronic components, and we’ll arrange a secure collection for your goods.

What Is The Most Valuable Recyclable Component In A Circuit Board?

The most valuable recyclable components in automotive PCBs are the precious metals, including gold, silver, and palladium, which are used in connectors and contacts. These materials have high market value and can be extracted during precious metals recovery from automotive PCBs, making proper recycling both sustainable and financially rewarding.

Is Recycling Circuit Boards Environmentally Friendly?

Recycling automotive circuit boards is one of the most effective ways to reduce electronic waste and conserve resources. This prevents toxic materials from entering landfill, reduces reliance on mining, and supports a cleaner, more sustainable automotive sector.

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