How to make money recycling computers.

[@ZippoVarga]

Not sure how I ended up here...I was looking at home made tools lol. But I sat through it and there's a lot of great info here. Thanks for posting! Zip~

[@ScrapmanJoe]

ZippoVarga my pleasure.

[@woolyjumper]

Thank you for inspiring us to think about IT scrap this way as valuables.

[@ScrapmanJoe]

You are very welcome.

[@chamasjiro]

Hey Joe, How do I go about finding someplace that pays for the plastic shells?

[@gwen525600]

Hey Joe I don't know if you're still out there, this is an old video but I just came across it. I have a ton of stuff that doesn't work anymore. I am fortunately a mini hoarder. OR I should say a mini saver until the time is right. I don't like to throw things out for this exact reason. I never knew there was money to be made by taking apart electronics that don't work anymore. Actually I have a big pile of stuff I was tired of looking at and was gonna just throw it all out. I'm SOOO glad I found your page! It might be worth me taking the time to break everything down. Every penny counts right? Quick question, do you know what can be done with tv's, vcr's, printers and the like? I just switched out my printer cartridges and there is a small patch there on the bottom that looks liker copper or some other metal. Are they worth saving for scrap? I hope too hear from you, Thanks Joe!

[@flashcraft]

This is a very good video from someone who actually does what he says. Joe, do you only recycle PC parts or is this just one part of other things you also recycle? Also, where do you find enough PCs to make this profitable or do you just keep what you happen to come across until you do get enough to sell? Thanks for the video.

[@johna3072]

Awesome vid . thanks

[@ClassifiedFXChannel]

Hello Joe, thx for the video minus afew things like the handling of ram and procs then trying to sell on eBay. But just curious if you can make money from the chassis aswell? If so what do you think the figures would be like and would it be worth it? Thx for any info u can send my way!~Namaste

[@ArchefluxxMusic]

Different coloured motherboards do not mean they're made in China. If you're looking around for "Made in USA" on a motherboard, you're in the wrong business.

[@spudth]

17 years ago I worked for a company that needs printed circuit boards or "PCB's" . We dealt with a SMALL company in chicago area that was the BIGGEST usa company. Went to another small startup there too. Not sure where they stand today.

[@TVGLamar]

I have a really old Tower that I took apart and I really dont know what to do with what parts so if there is a way you could tell me that would be great.

[@ScrapmanJoe]

Thanks for the comment flashcraft. I actually recycle any metal that I can get my hands on. I collect pc's from repair shops, the scrap yard, trash cans and even other scrappers. I save up until I get about a thousand dollars worth or I have a bill due and need the money.

[@jayretuta5377]

Do you need to remove the circuit board from the hard drive? Can you sell the hard drive with the circuit board?

[@spudth]

What do you do with all the plastic?

[@thundercloud47]

Nice video. I learned a few things!

[@ScrapmanJoe]

Thanks for watching.

[@oneworld539]

Good Job, Joe. Thanks

[@ScrapmanJoe]

Dj Oneworld Thank you sir.

[@youssefbentachfin]

thx for the video

[@ricardoreddy9741]

i am from South Africa , would it be feesable for me to sell on e bay ? considering the distant ie postage costs ??

[@jthid]

you'd make alot more money by taking the hard drives apart and selling the alluminum housing and the platinum disks seperately to the metal scrap yards

[@davidsafford4255]

How do you find a scrap yard that will buy computer components? I asked around the ones near me and none of them do.

[@brandonwertz86]

You forgot heat sinks which are always aluminum and better grade ones have nice slabs of copper infused with them. I also keep my hard drive boards in their own pile. There's more precious metals in them than most motherboards (not just gold)

[@nemracy2k]

where do you sell it?

[@rosiebittman1541]

Are you close to Redondo Beach?

[@merzajamaldeen5795]

is this possible in South Australia,

[@blueridgewarden2838]

I feel bad for the poor saps that think the parts that you're selling on ebay is actually going to work.

[@ScrapmanJoe]

I clearly say that the parts are for scrap gold only and I mark the condition as 'not working' . Anyone who buys gold ram by the pound with all the info listed, should not be allowed to have money.

[@edmondedwards6729]

hey, I am starting to recycle computers and run across older stuff, TRS80 radio shack stuff and relatively early apple stuff. Thanks for the good tutorial, but nothing was covered on the collectible end of things.....thanks, edd

[@bobbysparling9581]

***** Hey youtubers my name is Bobby was wondering where you were from hopefully my area San Francisco California. I am interested in your bins. Thanks, Bobby

[@johnaguirre673]

Hi Joe, are you still in this business? I do junk removal and would like to expand a bit. Would be great to get some tips. John

[@xXTheSkiSquadXx]

the processer/ram is valuable", throws them on the desk next to him. xD

[@kisme01]

what the hell man. are you seriously classifying processors by steel back processors and plastic back processors? I'm watching it to the end. this is hilariously entertaining

[@booksboardsbich]

He had me till the pounds part.

[@crazyguy_1233]

watch out for good parts like gaming parts those can go for quite a lot of money

[@Southernshaker]

you know your stuff joe.

[@ScrapmanJoe]

Thanks Bert.

[@Xerkies]

why is it so dark need more light really

[@brskateboardingpranker6560]

Also where do you get this stuff?

[@ScrapmanJoe]

Mostly repair shops.

[@wailboumetrek7623]

Thank you sir .. I want to communicate with you

[@darrynrozas653]

Joe, What State and City are you in? I have several computers / copy machines do you want them?

[@ScrapmanJoe]

Thanks for the comment and the offer. I live in north west Florida. I am sure that whatever area you live in is full of scrappers that would love to get them. Thanks for watching.

[@MasonVanderpool]

this... this hurts.

[@ATLionBK]

Do you have a asus m3a32-mvp deluxe for sale?

[@ScrapmanJoe]

not currently but i would be happy to set one aside for you if i find one.

[@ATLionBK]

awesome. i can only pay 50 or under tho im poor :(

[@rosiebittman1541]

where do I go? where is your business at?

[@ScrapmanJoe]

you don't have to but it's worth it financially and only takes a second to pop it off with a flat head screwdriver.

[@C00K31C00K31]

sell some of that stuff to boardsort.com i think they pay pretty decent its who i use just a suggestion though

[@deejd5243]

Do they take computer monitor scraps?

[@ScrapmanJoe]

no, they have to be stripped down. I have another video that shows how.

[@deejd5243]

+Scrapman Joe Ok, thanks

[@MasonVanderpool]

*throws $20 hard drive in trash* Yeah, I get like $0.40 a pound for these things!

[@Oracol]

.... exactly what I was thinking... and the way he scraped up those parts like the processors and RAM he said he sells on eBay made me cringe a little. Lord have mercy on the soul receiving those parts expecting to use them...

[@MasonVanderpool]

I wonder how many i7's that guy has thrown in the trash. if I had access to this stuff I'd be testing everything from 2009 on.

[@charlesneely]

you forget about the magnets in side the HDD

[@brskateboardingpranker6560]

How much money do u make per mother board and everything else?

[@ScrapmanJoe]

Two maybe three dollars.

[@robinsonqioeg129]

parts can be used in different types of project. if not, why those people like to purchase it? they're rich of silver, copper, aluminum, palladium, iron, gold, tantalum, platinum, iridium and boards re-use it for another project.

[@markwys]

Joe - are you still out there? It's been several months and I'm curious how it is going. I'm very interested in recycling electronics and your video brings up good energy. I'd like to hook up with you soon! M

[@ScrapmanJoe]

sorry mark, i have been wrapped up in work. what can i help you with?

[@mohslhshbn]

I have thousands of devices and computer recycled Please What are the best companies in order to sell them those pieces and what are the prices Note that my company's headquarters in Egypt Please answer

[@The69september]

+MOHAMMED SALAH mr.mohammed i'm omar from Libya can you please email me on [e-mail] maybe we can help each other .

[@mohslhshbn]

+The69september ok I will mail you . hope to make deal with you in your second home in Egypt

[@newconceptschool]

I have a old photocopier weight about 60 Kg ,how can i make money of it, I have some experience about computer scrap , but not about this one

[@ScrapmanJoe]

there is a mother board and power cord. everything else is tin scrap.

[@newconceptschool]

thanks a lot ,

[@davidhauschild5584]

Where are you located . I’ll pay 1.10 lb for your color boards and finger cards . I see a couple slot processors that go for ten dollars a bound. Man don’t go for the skank yards BS. That board that you said .10 lb I get 1.00 lb the ribbon wire .80/1.10 lb. also .25 on motors is F great.

[@tehbestmuffinmanspacefelin4143]

I got a acer desktop for $5 so it was amazing profit :( but the computer is missing the nls file

[@ScrapmanJoe]

+TehBestMuffinMan SpaceFeline Try installing a better OS.

[@tehbestmuffinmanspacefelin4143]

+Scrapman Joe yeah I'm was gonna salvage and make it better than add a better os

[@mastermind3772]

YOU forgot to show witch is The platinum

[@ScrapmanJoe]

to a scrap yard and on ebay.

[@silverado708]

when it comes to mother boards why not remove the heat sinks and copper that's good money? I do the same stuff this dude does and its well worth doing

[@ScrapmanJoe]

silverado708 The motherboard is $2.60 per pound. Aluminium is 50cent a pound. Solid copper heat syncs MIGHT be worth removing but not likely.

[@silverado708]

***** they pay the same in my area on motherboards and aluminum but the copper on the motherboards is number one copper. its a lot of work if your willing to do it but the copper at around 3 bucks a pound is worth it to me may not be worth doing for all I do like what you do nothing wrong with it

[@EwasteRecyclingMachinery]

We have machine to dismantle the components from the boards automatically. Show you a video link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZTVo2ykeqmNiJo

[@tylerblizzy]

Or you know you could fix these computers up and sell them for like $40 a pop and make a lot more money you know if you have any extra stuff let me know because i like to build computers

[@ScrapmanJoe]

I did for quite a while but it got to the point where the headache that comes with it is not worth it.

[@tylerblizzy]

i have always loved fixing computers up just seeing that boot screen makes me smile

[@envinced3008]

I got rich from doing this

[@karolinaweber5070]

Elijah the Millionaire Your Profile Pic is trustworthy

[@billykeim8045]

All the goldplated pins the tantalum the platinum the palladium all those little compositors you're wasting a lot of money by throwing in a bin to the recycling yard