What is E-Waste waste worth?

E-Waste typically trades at €100–3000/t (PCB-bearing); cost €50–200/t (mixed WEEE). Highest-value route: Precious metal refining (PCB scrap) (€500–3000/t).

What is the EWC code for E-Waste?

Primary EWC code: 16 02 14. Related codes: 16 02 13, 16 02 16, 20 01 35.

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Source non-hazardous electronic waste and WEEE from industrial and commercial generators. Gold, silver, copper recovery. Match with R2/e-Stewards certified processors via SymbioFlows.

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~5M t/yr

EU annual generation

€100–3000/t (PCB-bearing); cost €50–200/t (mixed WEEE)

Typical market range

16 02 14

Primary EWC classification

Valorisation Routes — Ranked by Value

#	Route	Buyer Type	Price Range
1	Precious metal refining (PCB scrap)	WEEE refiners (Umicore, Aurubis)	€500–3000/t
	High-grade server PCBs: €1500–3000/t; consumer grade: €100–500/t
2	WEEE preprocessing + material separation	Licensed WEEE processors (R2/e-Stewards)	€100–300/t net
	Recovers copper, aluminium, steel, plastic fractions
3	Component reuse / refurbishment	IT asset disposition (ITAD) companies	Variable — data destruction certificate required
	Highest value route if equipment functional

Who Buys E-Waste Waste

Electronics

PCB scrap and component reels to precious metal refiners — urban mining

Precious Metal Refining

PGM, gold, and silver recovery from PCB assemblies and connectors

Steel Manufacturing

Steel and copper-bearing scrap fractions from WEEE shredding

EWC Classification

Primary code: 16 02 14

Related codes commonly used for this stream:

16 02 13 16 02 16 20 01 35

Related Waste Streams

Concrete & Masonry Metal Scrap Gypsum Tyres

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