Last updated: July 2026
Looking for circuit board recycling in Leeds? Repair Price helps households, repair businesses, IT departments, manufacturers and commercial organisations find responsible routes for recycling unwanted printed circuit boards, electronic assemblies and damaged equipment. Whether you have a small quantity of loose PCBs or a larger mixed collection of electronic hardware, you can request recycling support from businesses serving Leeds and the surrounding West Yorkshire area.
Printed circuit boards can contain copper, aluminium, gold, silver, palladium and other recoverable materials. They may also include components that should not be placed in general waste. Separating circuit boards from ordinary rubbish supports responsible material recovery, reduces unnecessary landfill use and helps businesses manage electronic waste more effectively.
Collections may be available for computer motherboards, mobile phone boards, laptop logic boards, television PCBs, server boards, telecom equipment, industrial control boards and mixed electronic components. The recycling route offered will depend on the quantity, condition, board grade, attached components and collection location.
Circuit board recycling prices in Leeds vary according to the board grade, quantity, condition, attached components and current material values. The figures below are estimated guide prices and should not be treated as a guaranteed purchase offer. A recycler may need photographs, weights or a physical inspection before confirming the final rate.
| Circuit Board Category | Typical Examples | Estimated Recycling Value |
|---|---|---|
| Low-Grade Circuit Boards | Power supply boards, appliance boards and basic control boards | £0.20 – £1.00 per kg |
| Television Circuit Boards | TV mainboards, inverter boards and power boards | £0.30 – £1.50 per kg |
| Computer Motherboards | Desktop PC, workstation and all-in-one computer motherboards | £1.50 – £5.00 per kg |
| Laptop Motherboards | Laptop logic boards, daughterboards and internal controller boards | £2.00 – £7.00 per kg |
| Mobile Phone Circuit Boards | Smartphone motherboards and communication boards | £5.00 – £20.00 per kg |
| Server Circuit Boards | Server motherboards, backplanes and RAID controller boards | £3.00 – £12.00 per kg |
| Telecommunications Boards | Network switches, routers, telephone systems and communication cards | £4.00 – £15.00 per kg |
| Class 3 High-Grade PCBs | Component-rich industrial, telecom and specialist computer boards | Price confirmed after assessment |
| Mixed Electronic Circuit Boards | Unsorted boards from computers, televisions and other electronics | Price confirmed after grading |
These estimated prices are provided as a general guide only. Actual PCB recycling values can rise or fall with commodity markets, board quality and processing costs. Boards containing excessive steel, plastic, batteries, heatsinks or other attached materials may receive a lower assessment.
For an accurate Leeds circuit board recycling quote, provide the estimated weight, board types, collection postcode and clear photographs of the material. Higher-grade loads can also be compared through our Class 3 PCB recycling assessment service.
A wide variety of circuit boards can be assessed for recycling. Some arrive as clean, separated PCBs, while others remain attached to computers, televisions, communication equipment or industrial electronics. Separating materials before collection can sometimes make grading easier, although recyclers may also accept complete devices or mixed electronic loads.
For broader information about PCB recovery outside the Leeds area, visit our UK circuit board recycling information hub. This central resource explains common board categories and the types of electronic material that may be suitable for specialist processing.
The collection process will vary according to the amount and type of material you have. A household with one damaged computer motherboard may require a different solution from a business clearing hundreds of boards from old servers, computers or communication systems.
Photographs can be useful when the exact board grade is unknown. Clear images of both sides of the boards, along with details of any attached processors, connectors, heatsinks or batteries, can help a recycler understand the material before collection.
Not every circuit board has the same recycling value. Board grade is influenced by the density of components, the age and purpose of the equipment, precious-metal content, processor type, connector plating and the amount of non-board material attached.
Higher-grade boards are commonly found in telecommunications equipment, servers, specialist computing systems and some older electronic devices. Lower-grade boards may include modern power supply boards, television boards, appliance controls and boards with large amounts of plastic, steel or aluminium still attached.
For businesses handling premium boards or component-rich electronic assemblies, our specialist Class 3 circuit board recycling service provides further information about higher-grade PCB materials and responsible processing routes.
Circuit boards are complex electronic products made from resins, metals, solder, fibreglass, ceramic materials and electronic components. Sending them to general waste can result in recoverable resources being lost. It may also increase the risk of inappropriate handling when boards contain batteries, capacitors or other components requiring controlled treatment.
Responsible PCB recycling helps recover useful materials and keeps electronic components within specialist waste streams. It can also support businesses working toward environmental targets, waste-reduction policies and more structured equipment disposal procedures.
Leeds businesses may generate PCB waste during office upgrades, data-centre changes, manufacturing processes, repair work, equipment refurbishment or electrical maintenance. A planned collection can help separate reusable equipment, data-bearing devices, hazardous components and recyclable boards before disposal.
Potential commercial customers include computer repair shops, mobile phone technicians, schools, universities, offices, telecommunications businesses, electrical contractors, manufacturers, refurbishment companies and facilities-management teams.
Where equipment contains storage devices, businesses should consider data protection before recycling. Hard drives, solid-state drives, mobile devices and other data-bearing hardware may require secure erasure, destruction or separate processing before the remaining boards are recycled.
Circuit boards are often collected as part of a wider electronics clearance. If you also have monitors, computers, cables, printers, networking equipment or other electrical items, see our electronics recycling options available across Leeds.
Businesses and households managing mixed electrical waste can also explore our Leeds e-waste collection and disposal guidance. This may be more suitable when the load includes complete equipment rather than separated circuit boards alone.
Not every faulty device needs to be dismantled immediately. In some cases, repairing the original equipment may retain more value and extend its usable life. Repair Price provides access to local service pages for common consumer electronics so customers can compare repair options before deciding to recycle.
Repair may be worthwhile when a device has one replaceable fault, remains suitable for its intended use and can be restored at a sensible cost. Recycling may be the stronger option when equipment is obsolete, severely damaged, uneconomical to repair or no longer supported.
PCB collection requirements are not limited to Leeds. Businesses operating across several West Yorkshire towns may need coordinated collections from workshops, offices, warehouses or repair premises. The following local pages provide more area-specific information.
Basic preparation can help make a collection safer and easier to assess. Boards should be kept dry and stored securely. Avoid mixing them with liquids, food waste, broken glass or unrelated refuse. Where practical, group similar board types together and keep batteries or damaged lithium cells separate.
Commercial quantities may require palletisation, labelled containers or an itemised inventory. Providing this information in advance can help determine whether the material is suitable for collection and what handling arrangements may be required.
Repair businesses regularly accumulate faulty logic boards, damaged charging boards, non-working motherboards and components removed during customer repairs. Keeping these items in a designated recycling container can prevent them from becoming mixed with general workshop waste.
Technicians may also wish to separate reusable parts from boards that are beyond repair. Connectors, shields, processors, memory modules and other components may have reuse or resale potential, depending on their condition and compatibility. Any parts that cannot be reused should enter an appropriate recycling stream.
Our Leeds-focused guides provide additional information for households, repair professionals and businesses planning PCB disposal or electronic equipment clearances.
You can request information about circuit board recycling and collection services through Repair Price. The appropriate route will depend on the board type, quantity, condition and whether the PCBs are loose or still installed inside complete electronic equipment.
Yes. Individual motherboards can usually enter an electronic recycling stream, although collection may not always be available for a single item. A local drop-off point, repair shop or combined electronics collection may be more practical for small quantities.
Some circuit boards may have a recoverable material value, but the amount varies considerably. High-grade server, computer and telecom boards may be assessed differently from lower-grade appliance, power supply or television boards. Quantity and contamination also affect the available recycling route.
Some recycling providers can accept complete computers alongside separated circuit boards. You should describe the full load when requesting a quote so that the recycler can confirm which equipment is accepted and whether data-bearing devices need separate treatment.
Yes. Mobile phone boards contain small quantities of copper and other metals that may be recovered through specialist processing. Complete phones should have personal data removed and any damaged batteries identified before recycling.
Television mainboards, power boards and control boards may be recyclable, although they can be graded differently from computer or telecom boards. Complete televisions may require a dedicated electrical-waste collection because of their size and screen components.
Commercial collection availability depends on the amount, board category and collection address. Businesses should provide an estimated weight, number of containers and description of the electronic material when submitting an enquiry.
Where safe and practical, batteries should be identified and separated, particularly if they are swollen, leaking or damaged. Do not attempt to remove a battery when doing so could cause a short circuit, puncture or other safety risk.
Clear descriptions, careful preparation and accurate collection details can make it easier for customers to find an appropriate recycling service. The following feedback reflects common experiences when arranging electronics and circuit board recycling support.
Martin, Leeds City Centre
“We had several boxes of old computer boards left after an office equipment upgrade. Repair Price helped us explain the collection properly and identify a more suitable recycling route for the mixed hardware.”
Rachel, Headingley
“I had a damaged laptop motherboard and some old computer parts that I did not want to put in household waste. The information made it much clearer how the boards should be separated and recycled.”
Daniel, Hunslet
“Our repair workshop had accumulated faulty phone, tablet and laptop boards. We were able to describe the quantity, organise the material and request a recycling option without contacting several companies individually.”
Use the links below to explore related repair, electronics recycling and circuit board services. Each resource covers a specific device type, recycling category or nearby West Yorkshire location.
