Circuit Board Recycling Made Easy | Shop.ViaTeK

If you’re clearing out electronics—old computers, home appliances, or hobby parts—you may come across printed circuit boards (PCBs). These boards hold components like resistors, chips, and wiring—but they also contain metals and materials that should not go into your trash. Circuit board recycling helps keep harmful materials out of the environment and supports responsible e‑waste handling.

Here’s how Shop.ViaTeK makes PCB recycling easy, secure, and accessible.

Why It Matters to Recycle Circuit Boards

Circuit boards often contain metals like gold, silver, copper, and palladium—elements that are rare and valuable. They also include materials that can harm the environment, such as lead, flame retardants, and fiberglass. When discarded in regular trash, these parts can end up in landfills, leaching toxins into soil and water around your community. Recycling them helps protect local ecosystems, conserve resources, and comply with disposal laws that many localities enforce.

Visual of an isolated circuit board

What We Accept

  • At Shop.ViaTeK, we accept a wide range of circuit boards, regardless of condition:
  • Motherboards and laptop PCBs
  • Boards from phones, tablets, routers, or video equipment
  • Appliance control boards (e.g., from printers or microwaves)
  • Damaged or nonfunctional boards
  • Small electronics like IoT boards or sensor PCBs
  • Bundles of cables or connectors associated with board setups

If you're unsure about a board’s acceptability, reach out to recyclerequest@viateksolutions.com because our team can confirm whether it’s recyclable.

How Our Recycling Process Works

Order a Recycling Box

Request a box from our website (multiple box sizes available if you have more than a few boards).

Prep Your Boards for Shipping

Remove any batteries, clean the boards gently, and pack them with padding or static-safe materials. Label if you know the board has embedded firmware or sensitive electronics (especially from modems, routers, or maybe VoIP phones), and we’ll handle it appropriately.

Ship Using Prepaid Label

We supply a prepaid return label. Drop off at a local shipper. No need to drive to an e-waste drop-off.

Secure Handling & Environmentally Certified Processing

We safely transport your boards to one of our three secure facilities, where they are safely dismantled. Precious metals are recovered, and hazardous components are treated in accordance with environmental standards. You’ll get confirmation once processing is complete.

What Happens to the Recycled Boards?

  • Metals like copper and gold get reclaimed.
  • Plastics and fiberglass may be reused or recycled.
  • Hazardous substances are extracted and disposed of per regulatory guidelines.
  • If boards came from networked devices, we ensure any memory or firmware is securely wiped or destroyed.

Benefits of Using Shop.ViaTeK

  • No heavy lifting. Pack and ship from your home or business.
  • Small batches are welcome. This works even if you only have one board.
  • We follow certified processes for safe and responsible disposal.
  • You avoid fines or environmental harm from improper disposal.
  • It’s an eco-conscious step that contributes to broader sustainability.
A pile of circuit boards are shown ready to be recycled.

Preparing Your Boards: Checklist

  • Disconnect power and cables
  • Remove batteries or separate them securely
  • Clean dust gently
  • Pack with padding to avoid damage in transit
  • Label boards you suspect might contain firmware/data

Ready to Recycle Circuit Boards?

Dust off that box of old electronics. Shop.ViaTeK is here to help you dispose of circuit boards safely, legally, and responsibly.

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