Scrap · guide

Do not scrap a whole hard drive at $1/lb

Whole HDDs with boards pay about $1/lb. The little PCB is the money.

The local take

SATA HDD boards have paid about $11/lb; older non-SATA boards about $21.75/lb at BoardSort (2026-08-31). The aluminum chassis goes to a local yard.

Count desktops and laptops — five is the usual minimum unless I’m already on your block.
Say if TVs are included. They are quoted.
Book a pickup or use Hillsborough CCC / Pinellas drop-off for two intact items.