Computer Scrap Price Guide June 2026

The computer scrap market in June 2026 is experiencing a significant upward trend, driven by the surging demand for precious metals (Gold, Copper, and Palladium) used in AI infrastructure and EV components. Current pricing reflects a 2.0% month-on-month increase in scrap value Fastmarkets, with high-grade components like CPUs and RAM commanding premium prices for gold recovery.

Current Computer Scrap Prices (June 2026)

Prices for electronic scrap are highly dependent on the gold and precious metal content. As of June 22, 2026, the market rates for key components are as follows:

Category	Component Type	Current Price (per lb)	Reference
Processors	Gold Cap/Ceramic CPUs	$350.00	Boardsort
	Black Fiber CPUs	$88.50	Boardsort
Memory	Gold Fingered RAM	$15.00 – $50.00	Boardsort Rockawayrecycling
Boards	Laptop Motherboards	$7.75	Boardsort
	Clean Green Motherboards	$1.75 – $4.40	Rockawayrecycling Boardsort
Storage	Hard Drive Boards	$10.00 – $24.00	Boardsort Cashforcomputerscrap
	Whole Computer Towers	$0.20 – $4.00	Rockawayrecycling Rockawayrecycling

Market Trends & Insights 2026

* Urban Mining Boom: 2026 marks the rise of "Formal E-Waste Ecosystems" Eridirect, where electronics are treated as urban mines for critical materials like lithium and copper.

* AI-Driven Sorting: Large-scale recycling facilities are increasingly adopting AI and automation for real-time price forecasting and automated component sorting Wexfordins.

* Stricter Regulations: Stricter environmental compliance and "Green Practices" are now mandatory, with 2026 seeing new laws regarding hazardous material handling and emissions Wexfordins.

* Market Growth: The e-waste recycling market is projected to reach $44.84 billion in 2026, growing at a CAGR of 11.34% Mordorintelligence.

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