Sircel, an Australian-owned and operated green technology company, has announced the launch of a dedicated Printed Circuit Board (PCB) resource recovery line in Sydney, which the company says is a major milestone for the circular economy and local manufacturing.
The new line enables PCBs, one of the most valuable and complex components of e-waste, to be processed domestically through SircelARRC™, the company’s proprietary green technology.
In a news release, Sircel stated that PCBs are widely used in computers, smartphones, televisions, LED lighting, medical equipment, and aerospace technology, and contain a high concentration of critical minerals including precious metals.
According to Sircel, onshore processing of PCBs will allow valuable materials to be recovered more efficiently while reducing reliance on virgin mining, lowering emissions from international freight, and keeping resources in circulation.
“This investment represents a huge step forward for Australian industry,” said Anthony Karam, Sircel Founder and CEO.
“By recovering high-value metals and materials domestically, we can provide a faster, cleaner and more economical solution for local manufacturers and retailers. Importantly, we’re also creating a new pathway for businesses currently aggregating or sourcing PCBs and selling them overseas, giving them a stronger local option while strengthening Australia’s position in the circular economy.”
The company said the initiative aligns with the Federal Government’s Circular Economy plan, which targets an 80 per cent recovery rate for all resources by 2035.
The new line includes equipment designed specifically for PCB recovery, offers faster processing times compared with overseas alternatives, and operates in compliance with Basel Convention obligations that govern hazardous e-waste exports.
Sircel also stated that the line provides pricing linked to the London Metal Exchange, aiming to ensure transparent and fair returns.
The company added that the new capability will support Australian businesses by reducing the need for international freight, hazardous goods logistics and offshore delays.
Sircel also pointed to research indicating that nearly half of Australians want to see less e-waste exported, and almost three-quarters prefer domestic recycling solutions.
More information on Sircel’s operations is available at sircel.com.
