ohata.ai
Ohata Shoji America Inc.

Sell PC Scrap and E-Scrap in Seattle, WA

Ohata Shoji America Inc., is an e-commerce platform for buying PC scrap and electronic scrap (e-scrap). Our website connects businesses and individuals with a convenient online selling process for desktop computers, laptop computers, servers, AI hardware, networking equipment, hard drives, printed circuit boards (PCBs), and other electronic equipment.

By combining e-commerce, AI-powered digital services, and responsible resource recovery, Ohata.ai encourages the reuse and recycling of electronic equipment, helping reduce electronic waste and supporting a more sustainable circular economy.

Updated daily 423 S Horton St Unit B, Seattle, WA, 98134, United States

Today's Scrap Market Prices.

Updated August 4, 2026. Prices change daily based on global demand and local supply.

Featured Items

View All Items

Scrap Wiki

Browse our practical scrap buying notes, recycling guidance, and material-specific reference pages.

Last Updated: August 4, 2026

Gold Fingers and Gold-Plated Contact Identification Guide

Gold fingers are narrow, gold-plated contacts found along the edges of memory modules, graphics cards, and other circuit boards. This guide explains how to identify them and how hard gold differs from other gold-colored PCB finishes. Learn what alignment notches, beveled edges, shorter contacts, and insertion marks can reveal about their design and condition.

Last Updated: August 3, 2026

SS Grade vs. S Grade Circuit Boards | Ohata

Compare SS Grade and S Grade circuit boards under the Ohata Board Scrap Classification System. Learn how to identify their typical sources, CPU and BGA configurations, socket requirements, component density, recycling value, acceptance standards, downgrade conditions, and rejection risks. This guide explains why complete, clean, undamaged, and properly sorted telecom, enterprise, server, desktop, legacy computer, and non-SATA hard drive boards receive better recycling value, while stripped, broken, burned, corroded, contaminated, or mixed circuit board loads may be downgraded or rejected.

Last Updated: August 3, 2026

S Grade vs. A+ Grade Circuit Boards | Ohata

A board should not be classified solely by its size, color, age, or original selling price. The processor configuration, socket construction, component density, gold-bearing features, semiconductor packages, and physical condition must all be considered.

Last Updated: August 3, 2026

A+ Grade vs. A Grade Circuit Boards | Ohata

Correct identification is important because mixing A+ Grade boards with A Grade, lower-grade computer boards, appliance boards, metal scrap, or miscellaneous electronic waste may reduce the value of the entire shipment.

Blog

Read our latest sorting tips, recycling insights, and practical scrap buying notes from the ohata.ai team in the United States.

View All
Ohata blog Updated August 02.2026

Mobile Phone Scrap Buying Guide in Seattle

Learn how to separate smartphones and non-smart phones before bringing them in for e-scrap buying evaluation in Seattle. This guide covers battery categories, condition factors, valuable components, and simple preparation steps that can make inspection easier. You don’t need to identify every phone perfectly. Clear photos, basic sorting, and an approximate weight are enough to get started.

Nicole Hana Sekino 12 mins read ♡ 0
Mobile Phone Scrap Buying Guide in Seattle
Ohata blog Updated July 29.2026

Why More Seattle Companies Are Selling E-Scrap

Seattle businesses are replacing older computers, servers, and network equipment, leaving them with electronics that may still have value and data that must be handled carefully. Ohata helps businesses evaluate eligible e-scrap based on its type, weight, completeness, condition, and recycling category. Ohata.ai Vision can also help identify old electronic equipment before a final physical evaluation.

Nicole Hana Sekino 9 mins read ♡ 0
Why More Seattle Companies Are Selling E-Scrap
Ohata blog Updated July 28.2026

GIGABYTE GA-Z97MX-Gaming 5 Rev. 1.0 Motherboard Scrap Buying in Seattle

Learn how to identify the GIGABYTE GA-Z97MX-Gaming 5 Rev. 1.0, its Ohata grade, selling condition, and scrap buying requirements in Seattle. This compact micro-ATX gaming motherboard was designed around Intel’s Z97 platform. It uses an LGA1150 CPU socket and supports compatible fourth- and fifth-generation Intel Core processors. Unlike a basic office motherboard, it includes multi-GPU expansion support, gaming-oriented Ethernet, upgraded audio circuitry, M.2 storage, and SATA Express connectivity.

Nicole Hana Sekino 9 mins read ♡ 0
GIGABYTE GA-Z97MX-Gaming 5 Rev. 1.0 Motherboard Scrap Buying in Seattle

Frequently Asked Questions

Helpful buying, sorting, and drop-off information for customers visiting our Seattle facility.

FAQ 01

What types of electronic scrap do you buy?

We purchase the electronic equipment and scrap materials listed on our website, including PC Scrap, E-Scrap, desktop and laptop computers, servers, AI hardware, networking equipment, hard drives, printed circuit boards (PCBs), and related electronic equipment. Our online price list shows the materials we currently purchase.
FAQ 02

Where is your yard located?

Our facility is located at: 423 S Horton St, Unit B Seattle, WA, 98134 United States
FAQ 03

What areas do you serve?

Our Seattle facility serves customers throughout Seattle, Bellevue, Renton, Tukwila, Kent, SeaTac, Tacoma, Everett, and surrounding communities.
FAQ 04

Do I need an appointment?

No appointment is required for most customer drop-offs. If you are bringing a large commercial load or palletized shipment, we recommend contacting us in advance so we can prepare for a faster unloading process.
FAQ 05

Do you buy from businesses and individuals?

Yes. We purchase electronic scrap from businesses, recyclers, IT companies, data centers, schools, government organizations, and individual customers.
FAQ 06

Do you accept servers and AI hardware?

Yes. We purchase servers, AI servers, GPU servers, storage systems, networking equipment, and other enterprise IT equipment.
FAQ 07

Does sorting affect the buying price?

Yes. Proper sorting is one of the most important factors affecting the buying price. Materials are purchased based on their category and grade, so separating different types of electronic scrap before delivery can significantly improve the value of your shipment.
FAQ 08

How should I prepare my materials before bringing them in?

Separate different categories of electronic scrap whenever possible and remove unnecessary non-electronic materials or attachments. Proper sorting helps speed up the inspection process and usually results in a more accurate and competitive buying price.
AI Scrap Grading Ohata.AI Vision 1.0 Beta 1.0 Upload board photos for grade and reference price