This innovative electronics recycling technology business offers a rare opportunity to acquire a proprietary circuit board depopulation system designed to process electronic waste efficiently and sustainably. The business centers around a production-ready infrared depopulator capable of removing electronic components from circuit boards without chemicals and without damaging reusable parts.

The technology was developed with support from Phase I and Phase II SBIR awards from the United States Environmental Protection Agency, positioning the system as a forward-looking solution in the rapidly growing electronic waste recycling industry.

The machine operates using infrared radiation to melt solder, allowing electronic components to detach automatically from circuit boards. This process dramatically improves efficiency compared to traditional manual extraction methods and eliminates the need for chemical stripping or destructive heating.

The system features two operational modes. A high-throughput refine mode allows operators to process approximately one ton of circuit boards per eight-hour shift, optimizing precious metal recovery and reducing shipping weight before smelting. A secondary reuse mode uses slower heating cycles to preserve the functionality of electronic components, allowing parts to be resold or reused in secondary markets.

Operating costs are extremely competitive, with estimated daily operating expenses under $180 including energy and labor. The system requires only one operator and moderate power consumption, creating a lean operational structure with strong scalability.

The sale includes the fully built production model machine along with complete intellectual property rights, 3D CAD drawings, engineering specifications, manufacturing documentation, and the existing website. This gives the buyer the ability to manufacture additional units, license the technology, or scale operations in the electronics recycling market.

Additional value is provided through approximately $50,000 in federal and New York State tax credit carryforwards associated with the development of the technology.

This opportunity is ideal for an entrepreneur, recycling operator, engineering group, or strategic buyer looking to enter the growing e-waste processing sector with a differentiated technology platform.