Electronics (E-Scrap) Scrap Prices in Illinois
National average for every electronics (e-scrap) grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Illinois vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Electronics (E-Scrap) Grades — Illinois
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Low-Grade Circuit Board | $0.85 | /lb |
| High-Grade Circuit Board | $8.20 | /lb |
Electronics (E-Scrap) scrap in Illinois
Illinois yards that buy electronics (e-scrap) draw most of their supply from manufacturing, finance, food processing, and rail logistics. Yards value electronics (e-scrap) by what is inside it: Low-Grade Circuit Board and High-Grade Circuit Board. Recovered content, not gross weight, sets the payout. Dozens of yards in Illinois list electronics (e-scrap) among what they buy, with the widest choice around Chicago, Springfield, and Chicago Heights. Midwest mills, auto plants, and rail links put Illinois yards close to the consuming buyers of mills and refiners. Treat the figures on this page as a daily national baseline; a Illinois yard will quote around them once it knows your grade, weight, and how well the load is sorted.
Scrap Yards Buying Electronics (E-Scrap) in Illinois
- A Metals Scrap Inc— Chicago
- A Reliable— Blue Island
- A Scrap Metal Company— Alsip
- Ace Iron & Metals Inc— Joliet
- Adams Scrap Metal— Roselle
- Addison Metals— Elmhurst
- Addison Recycling— Addison
- AdelmanВ’s Resource Solutions— Chicago
- Advance Enterprises, Inc.— Mokena
- Advanced Antennas— Springfield
- Advanced Recycling— Springfield
- Advantage Recycling— Danville
- Advantage Recycling— Champaign
- Akat Scrap Metal— Hinsdale
- All Around Auto & Tire— Pekin
- All Metal Recycling— Franklin Park
- Allegiance Metal Recycling— Naperville
- Alliance Metal Recycling Inc— Aurora
- Alpha Metals— Chicago
- Alter Metal Recycling— Peoria
- Alter Metal Recycling— Peoria
- Alter Metal Recycling— Rock Island
- Alter Recycling— Bartonville
- Alter Scrap Metal Recycling— Bloomington
- Alton Materials— Alton
Frequently asked about electronics (e-scrap) in Illinois
What is the electronics (e-scrap) scrap price in Illinois today?
The table above shows today's national average per grade, refreshed daily. Yards in Illinois 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 Illinois buy electronics (e-scrap)?
The yards listed on this page accept electronics (e-scrap). In Illinois the largest number of buyers to compare are around Chicago, Springfield, and Chicago Heights. 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 Illinois?
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 Illinois yards. Bring ID; buyers of these items keep detailed records.
How should I prepare electronics (e-scrap) before selling it in Illinois?
Sorting is the single biggest lever: keep grades apart, strip attached steel, plastic, and dirt, and avoid mixing in anything the yard has to hand-sort. Dry, clean loads weigh and price honestly.
Do I need ID to sell electronics (e-scrap) scrap in Illinois?
Scrap yards routinely ask for a government photo ID and record the sale, and state law often requires it for metal purchases. Bring ID, expect a photo of the load, and ask whether the yard pays cash or check.