removing copper from low grade boards

[Mechanic688]

I get .08/lb at my yard. The flyback transformer and the board itself are both classified as "low grade copper bearing" at the yard I go to. So don't take the flyback off. It's just as well, I hate pulling them off since they are a major PITA to take off the boards. I do pull off all the copper, aluminum, ICs, and some of the steel. The steel that I take off goes with my loose lite iron. It actually pays a little more than the boards, believe it or not.



So it depends on how each individual's yard classifies and pays for each category.

I use a 1" steel chisel and go around the transformer at the base chipping thru the board, takes about 1 minute.