Why scrap metal is so valuable
Every old computer, cable, electrical switchboard, printed circuit board or appliance contains a variety of recyclable materials — not least metals such as copper, aluminium, gold, silver, platinum and palladium. It's not just a matter of volume, but of concentration: some components contain higher metal values than pure mining ore.
When you understand how much valuable metal is in electronics, it becomes clear that scrap metal is not junk -- it's a resource.
With the right processes, scrap can become an important part of a circular material supply, while ensuring safe handling of environmentally hazardous substances such as lead, mercury and PCBs.
Why is scrap recycled so poorly today?
Despite its value, less than 20% of all electrical waste globally is recycled properly. The reasons are several: lack of collection systems, complicated material mixes, low knowledge and weak economy in the recycling chain.
In Sweden we have come further, but still large amounts of electronics are wasted — often because it is not clear to individuals and companies where to leave it, or that the material ends up in the wrong waste stream.
How Skrotify Makes It Easier to Recycle Scrap
We offer a solution that makes it profitable and easy for companies to recycle electronics:
- We buy scrap metal with a valuation based on metal content
- We sort and classify components for optimal recycling
- We cooperate with specialized operators for safe metal extraction
- Everything is documented with CO₂ savings and traceability
We want to make e-scrap recycling as obvious and transparent as scrap metal — but with even greater environmental benefits.
Examples of scrap metal we receive
- Computers, servers and electronic cabinets
- Power stations, cabling, transformers
- Circuit Boards, Contactors, Switches
- Heat pumps, electric machines, charging boxes
The better sorted the material is at submission, the higher the compensation we can offer.
