Precious metals are recovered from e-waste in stages: sorting devices, manual dismantling to separate circuit boards and hazardous parts, shredding and mechanical separation, then treating the boards to recover gold, silver, copper and palladium. In Egypt this activity requires a WMRA approval.
Where the metals are
- Circuit boards (PCB) in computers, servers and phones.
- Plated connectors and contacts.
- Processors and memory modules.
- Cables (copper).
Recovery stages
- Sorting by device type and content.
- Manual dismantling to separate batteries, hazardous parts and boards.
- Shredding and mechanical separation of metals from plastics.
- Board treatment to recover gold, silver, copper and palladium.
- Safe disposal of the non-recoverable fraction.
Why it needs a license
Treatment involves hazardous materials, and the informal sector sometimes uses methods that harm health and the environment. Law 202 of 2020 therefore restricts the activity to licensed operators.
Triple RE
Triple RE holds WMRA approval no. 3042 for “recycling electronic and electrical waste and recovering precious metals” at its plant in 6th of October City. Triple RE has operated since 2011, holds WMRA approval no. 3042 and ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certificates, and has recycled more than 10,000 tonnes for over 600 companies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can my company earn from the metals in its waste?
Yes. Valuable electronic scrap can be sold to a licensed recycler, priced by type, quantity and condition. Scrap buying.
Do phones contain gold?
Yes. Phone circuit boards contain small amounts of gold, silver and palladium, which add up in large volumes.
What happens to plastics and glass?
They are sorted; recyclable fractions are recycled and the rest disposed of safely.
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