Hello! I’m Tomona from Ohata Resource Canada Inc. Richmond Yard.
Today is Sunday, September 6, 2026. Richmond started the morning mainly sunny at around 16°C, and today’s forecast calls for sunshine with a high near 20°C or up to 25°C inland.
It’s a pleasant day to share a quick update from our Richmond yard! Earlier this week, our team purchased and sorted a 630 lb load of appliance circuit boards. After inspecting the complete load, we separated it into two buying categories:
414 lb of Appliance Board A
216 lb of Appliance Board B
630 lb total
In this purchase report, I’ll explain how we handled the boards, why Appliance Board A and Appliance Board B are kept separate, and what sellers should know before bringing appliance circuit board scrap to our Richmond location. I’ll also share a small update about our new office area.
From One Load to Two Buying Categories
Appliance circuit boards can come from many types of equipment, including household appliances, control systems, and other electronic devices.
Although they may all look like “appliance boards” at first, they do not necessarily belong in the same buying category.
That is why our Richmond team inspected the complete load and separated it into Appliance Board A and Appliance Board B.
Board construction, electronic-component density, attached materials, completeness and physical condition may all affect the final category.
Learn More About Appliance Board A and B
Would you like a closer look at the general features we examine?
Appliance Board A
Appliance Board B
These videos provide general identification guidance. Final classification is confirmed after physical inspection by our Richmond team.
What Do We Check During Sorting?
When appliance boards arrive at our Richmond yard, we look at each board as a complete item.
Our inspection may include:
Overall PCB construction: We examine the board’s layout, populated areas, control sections, and power sections.
Electronic-component density: We look at the types, quantities, and distribution of components across the board.
Control and power components: Microcontrollers, relays, transformers, power devices, and other original components may help identify the board’s function.
Connectors: We review wire-harness connectors, sensor connections, power inputs, and other attached connectors.
Completeness: Missing chips, relays, transformers, connectors, or PCB sections may affect classification.
Attached materials: Large plastic housings, loose wires, metal brackets, and unrelated non-PCB materials may require separate handling.
Physical condition: Moisture, corrosion, burning, heavy dirt, oil, chemical contamination, or broken PCB sections may affect acceptance or classification.
Mixed materials: We check whether computer motherboards, batteries, power supplies, loose components, or other circuit board grades have been mixed into the load.
Customers do not need to identify every component before bringing boards to us. However, keeping different materials reasonably organized can make the receiving and inspection process easier.
Try Ohata.AI Vision Before Your Visit
Not sure whether your board may qualify as Appliance Board A or Appliance Board B?
You can try Ohata.AI Vision 1.0 Beta, our AI-assisted grading tool. Upload clear photos of the board to receive a preliminary grade and reference-price assessment.
For clearer results:
Photograph the entire circuit board.
Use bright, even lighting.
Include both the front and back whenever possible.
Keep the board in focus.
Avoid covering important components.
Do not remove electronic components to make the board resemble another grade.
Ohata.AI Vision provides preliminary guidance only. Final acceptance, classification, measured weight and buying price are confirmed after physical inspection by our Richmond team.
A New Office Area at Our Richmond Location
We also have a small yard update to share!
Until recently, our office area was located inside the warehouse. We have now moved into a dedicated office space near the building’s front entrance.
The new office connects directly to our warehouse through an interior door, allowing our office and yard operations to remain close together while providing a more comfortable area for administrative work and customer support.
Our address has not changed:
Ohata Resource Canada Inc.
11220 Voyageur Way, Unit 7
Richmond, BC V6X 3E1
Canada
Richmond Yard Information
Telephone and WhatsApp: +1 (236) 888-1086
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Closed: Wednesdays and holidays
Appointments: Most ordinary drop-offs do not require an appointment
E-scrap drop-offs are still received at the designated warehouse entrance. If you are unsure where to go when you arrive, please contact us. Our team will be happy to guide you.
For directions and current access information, please visit our Richmond yard access page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to separate Appliance Board A and Appliance Board B myself?
It is helpful if you already know the categories, but please do not guess. Our Richmond team can inspect and sort the circuit boards according to their actual construction, completeness, and condition.
Can I mix appliance boards with other circuit boards?
You may bring different circuit board categories in the same delivery. However, separating them into clearly labelled containers can make inspection more efficient.
Whenever practical, keep appliance boards separate from computer motherboards, power supplies, batteries, loose electronic components, wires, and metal pieces. Mixed lots may require additional sorting and may receive a lower combined evaluation.
Should I remove relays, transformers, or connectors?
No. Please do not remove original board-mounted components simply to pursue a different buying category.
We evaluate the board as a complete item. Missing relays, transformers, chips, connectors, power devices, or PCB sections may affect its classification or acceptance.
Should plastic housings or loose wires be removed?
Large plastic housings, external cables, loose metal pieces, and unrelated attachments should generally be separated when doing so is practical and safe.
Do not damage the circuit board or remove original electronic components. If you are uncertain, contact us before dismantling the material further.
Can damaged or dirty boards still be inspected?
Yes. However, moisture, corrosion, burning, heavy contamination, chemical exposure, missing components, or broken PCB sections may affect acceptance or classification.
Sending clear photographs before visiting can be helpful when the material has unusual damage or contamination.
Do the circuit boards need to work?
Working condition is generally not required for material-recovery evaluation. The boards should remain identifiable, reasonably clean, and substantially complete.
What is the minimum quantity?
Ohata purchases qualifying appliance circuit board scrap starting from 1 lb. For large, palletized, or mixed commercial loads, please contact our Richmond team before arriving.
Planning to Sell Appliance Boards in Richmond?
Our Richmond yard purchases qualifying appliance circuit board scrap from individuals, repair businesses, recyclers, and commercial suppliers across Richmond and Metro Vancouver.
Whether you have a small batch or a larger commercial load, clear photographs and an approximate weight can help us understand the material before your visit.
For large, palletized, or mixed loads, we recommend contacting our Richmond team in advance. We can help you review the material and prepare for a smoother drop-off.
We look forward to welcoming you to our Richmond yard and showing you our new office area during your visit!
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