Businesses across the West Midlands regularly upgrade IT systems, replace servers and decommission old computers. This creates large volumes of scrap memory, including RAM, memory chips and server modules. These components contain valuable metals such as gold and silver, which makes them one of the most sought-after materials in electronic waste streams.
Countrywide Metals provides a professional and compliant scrap memory recycling service for organisations throughout Birmingham and Solihull. We work with IT refurbishers, data centres, engineering companies and commercial businesses that need a reliable partner to collect and recycle high-value electronic waste safely.
Whether you’re clearing small batches or handling ongoing quantities, our service ensures full traceability, fast payments and environmentally responsible processing.
Scrap memory appears in many forms, from desktop RAM modules to large volumes of enterprise-grade server memory. We recycle:
If you regularly handle larger quantities of WEEE or mixed metal waste, you may also benefit from our Commercial Scrap Collection or Industrial Scrap Collection services.
Our scrap memory recycling service is used by a wide range of organisations, including IT repair companies, electronics manufacturers, refurbishers, data centres, local authorities, universities and commercial offices upgrading equipment.
Every business receives the same level of service: fast turnaround, competitive pricing and compliant recycling through approved facilities.
We provide fast and reliable collection of scrap memory throughout Birmingham, Solihill and surrounding areas. Memory modules can be boxed, bagged or palletised — our collection team handles all formats.
Collections are available in:
Birmingham, Solihull, Shirley, Knowle, Wolverhampton, Walsall, West Bromwich, Dudley, Coventry Sandwell, Redditch, Bromsgrove and nearby regions.
For larger clearances, we also offer a dedicated Factory Clearance service for businesses undergoing refurbishment or relocation.
As a family-owned and operated business, we prioritise integrity, trust, and long-term relationships. Our familial values permeate our business practices, fostering a culture of accountability and customer-centricity.
With years of experience in the industry, we possess deep insights and understanding of market dynamics, regulatory frameworks, and technological advancements. This experience allows us to stay ahead of industry trends & deliver innovative solutions.
Our in-house logistics team and dedicated export department streamline operations and ensure seamless delivery of products to destinations worldwide. We prioritise efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and timely execution in all logistical processes.
Scrap memory contains precious metals that can be recovered and reused, reducing the demand for new mining and supporting sustainable resource use. Recycling memory:
More information on WEEE directives and compliance guidance can be found via GOV.UK WEEE Regulations.
Our recycling process is designed to be simple and fully transparent:
We ensure all materials are handled in accordance with environmental and industry standards.
If your business needs to recycle scrap memory in Birmingham, Solihull or across the West Midlands, our team can provide fast quotes and reliable collection slots.
Based in Birmingham, serving the Midlands & UK-wide
Telephone: 0121 667 2007
Email: info@countrywidemetals.com
Website: www.countrywidemetals.com
We recycle RAM, laptop memory, server modules, ECC memory, gold-finger RAM and mixed memory components.
Yes. We accept everything from small bags to bulk palletised loads.
Yes. We collect across Birmingham, Solihull and the wider West Midlands.
Memory is dismantled and processed through approved recycling facilities where metals such as gold, silver and copper are recovered.
Yes. All collections include duty-of-care paperwork and the relevant compliance documentation.
Yes. Damaged, faulty and non-working RAM can still contain recoverable metals. We accept all grades, including broken or incomplete modules.
No. RAM does not store permanent data and cannot retain information once powered off. It does not require data wiping before recycling.
Yes. Countrywide Metals operates under all required waste carrier and recycling regulations, ensuring compliant handling of electronic waste.
High-Value & Critical Metals We Recycle
A key element in semiconductors and advanced electronics. Recycling Gallium reduces reliance on energy-intensive extraction and supports sustainable chip manufacturing.
Widely used in touchscreens and specialist soldering applications. Recovered Indium helps extend the lifecycle of electronic materials and cuts demand for new mining.
Essential in fibre-optic systems and infrared technology. Recycling Germanium prevents valuable semiconductor material from entering waste streams and supports greener production.
Highly resistant to corrosion and a vital component in capacitors. Reprocessing Tantalum protects natural resources and reduces the environmental impact of mining.
A rare metal used in high-temperature aerospace alloys. Recovering Rhenium supports critical industries while reducing the need for newly mined material.
Used in specialist steels, medical devices and superalloys. Recycling Niobium strengthens the circular economy and provides a sustainable alternative to raw extraction.
Important in nuclear, chemical and precision-engineering applications. Zirconium recovery helps maintain responsible material flows in high-performance industries.
A strategic metal used in aerospace, nuclear systems and microelectronics. Recycling Hafnium ensures efficient material use in sectors where purity and reliability are essential.
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Providing recycled ferrous and non-ferrous metals to manufacturers.
A reliable scrap metal collection service, wherever you are based.
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