Focus on the "fingers" (the connectors that plug into slots) and CPU pins. These are the most valuable parts of the scrap. Important Safety and Environmental Note Where to sell scrap computer parts with gold plating?
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 who buys scrap computer parts
Do not mix your high-value RAM or CPUs with lower-grade power supply boards. Keep gold-fingered cards (like GPUs) separate from "motherboards" to ensure you get the higher rate for each.
If your parts still work, selling them as components is much more profitable than selling them for weight. Focus on the "fingers" (the connectors that plug
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.
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. list individual parts on eBay
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