Electronics (E-Scrap) Scrap Prices in California
National average for every electronics (e-scrap) grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in California vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Electronics (E-Scrap) Grades — California
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Low-Grade Circuit Board | $0.85 | /lb |
| High-Grade Circuit Board | $8.20 | /lb |
Electronics (E-Scrap) scrap in California
Electronics (E-Scrap) scrap in California moves through yards that serve technology hardware, agriculture, aerospace, and entertainment production. Prices for Low-Grade Circuit Board and High-Grade Circuit Board are quoted per unit rather than per pound at California yards, because the value sits in the recoverable metal inside. Dozens of yards in California list electronics (e-scrap) among what they buy, with the widest choice around Los Angeles, San Jose, and Anaheim. West Coast ports and the regional mill base feed demand for mills and refiners, though longer hauls to inland buyers can show in posted California rates. Posted prices on this page are national averages updated daily; California yards set their own rates around them based on volume, prep, and freight, so call ahead with your grade and weight for a firm quote.
Scrap Yards Buying Electronics (E-Scrap) in California
- 21 Metal Inc— South El Monte
- 3rs Corporation— San Diego
- 911EarthProject— Anaheim
- A & J Metals— Santa Clara
- A & M Metals Co.— Santa Ana
- A & S Metals— Madera
- A & S Metals— Watsonville
- A & S Metals— Los Banos
- A C Auto Dismantling— Yuba City
- A N K Metal Recycling— Sun Valley
- A Quality— Los Angeles
- A Star Recycling— North Hollywood
- A Star Scrap Metal— North Hollywood
- A To Z Demolition— compton
- A-1 Metals— Rio Linda
- A-1 Metals & Auto Salvage— Paso Robles
- A-1 Scrap Metal— San Francisco
- A. Perez Trucking— Los Angeles
- AAA Recycling— Riverside
- AAA Truck and Auto Wrecking— Lancaster
- ADS Gold Inc— Anaheim
- ALL STAR METALS & RECYCLING.— Perris
- AM Recycling— Santa Clarita
- ASM Scrap Metal— Garden Grove
- Aaron Industrial Recycling— Sun Valley
Frequently asked about electronics (e-scrap) in California
What is the electronics (e-scrap) scrap price in California today?
The table above shows today's national average per grade, refreshed daily. Yards in California quote around those numbers depending on how much you bring, how clean it is, and what it costs them to ship onward.
Which scrap yards in California buy electronics (e-scrap)?
The yards listed on this page accept electronics (e-scrap). In California the largest number of buyers to compare are around Los Angeles, San Jose, and Anaheim. Call ahead to confirm which grades a yard takes and whether it is open for public drop-off.
How do I get the highest electronics (e-scrap) price in California?
Keep units intact so the buyer can verify the recoverable content, ask for the per-unit rate for Low-Grade Circuit Board and High-Grade Circuit Board, and compare two or three California yards. Bring ID; buyers of these items keep detailed records.
How should I prepare electronics (e-scrap) before selling it in California?
Separate grades, remove attached steel, plastic, and dirt, and keep loads dry. Yards pay for the grade they can see, so mixed or dirty material is priced at the lowest grade in the pile.
Do I need ID to sell electronics (e-scrap) scrap in California?
Expect to show a photo ID and have the transaction logged; scrap metal purchase records are standard practice and required by law in much of the country. Some California yards also photograph the material and pay by check for larger amounts.