What are HDD platters?

HDD platters are the circular storage disks inside a hard disk drive where digital data is recorded. They are recovered after the hard drive has been dismantled.

Do HDD platters need to remain inside the hard drive?

No. This purchasing category is intended for platters that have already been removed from the original hard drive.

Can aluminum and glass platters be mixed together?

Whenever practical, similar platter materials should be grouped together. Mixed lots may require additional inspection before the purchasing category is confirmed.

Should spindle hubs remain attached?

Not necessarily. Recovered platters may be presented either with or without the spindle hub, depending on how the hard drive was dismantled.

Should HDD platters be mixed with HDD magnets or controller boards?

No. Recovered HDD components should preferably be sorted by component type before inspection.

Can scratched platters still qualify?

Possibly. Normal dismantling marks or surface scratches do not automatically prevent purchasing evaluation.

Can broken glass platters still be presented?

Possibly. Broken glass platters may still be inspected, although additional handling or evaluation may be required depending on their condition.

Are SSD storage devices included in this category?

No. This category is intended only for hard disk drive (HDD) platters. Solid-state drives (SSDs) do not contain storage platters.

Should recovered platters be cleaned before bringing them to Ohata?

Cleaning is generally not required. Recovered platters should simply be presented according to their actual condition after dismantling.

How does Ohata identify HDD platters?

Ohata generally confirms this purchasing category by reviewing whether the recovered material consists of HDD storage platters, along with the overall material consistency, contamination level, quantity presented, and any mixed dismantled components before completing the purchasing evaluation.

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Key Buying Introduction

1. Recovered HDD platters are the circular data-storage disks removed from inside a hard disk drive (HDD). Once the hard drive has been dismantled, the platters become individual recyclable components rather than part of a complete hard drive.

2. This category applies to HDD platters that have already been removed from the original drive. These platters are commonly recovered during secure data destruction, hard drive dismantling, electronic recycling, and material recovery operations.

3. Customers generally do not need to keep the platters inside the original hard drive. Once removed, they can be presented separately for purchasing evaluation.

4. Whenever practical, recovered HDD platters should be sorted separately from HDD controller boards, magnets, spindle motors, aluminum housings, screws, and other dismantled hard-drive components. Proper sorting helps simplify inspection and supports accurate purchasing category identification.

5. The final purchasing evaluation is generally based on the material presented, overall condition, quantity, and current electronic scrap market conditions. Purchasing prices and buying conditions may change without prior notice.

Updated: Sep 11,2026

Today's scrap price for this material

0.21 CAD / lb

The Price is buying by Yard of Richmond, BC, Canada.

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Key Buying Introduction

3. Customers generally do not need to keep the platters inside the original hard drive. Once removed, they can be presented separately for purchasing evaluation.

Buying Details of Conditions

What is Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Platters?

This purchasing category is intended for HDD storage platters that have already been removed from the hard drive.

The platters should be presented as individual recovered storage disks rather than as complete hard drives.

Items that remain assembled inside a hard drive normally belong to a different purchasing category.

Separate Platters From Other HDD Components

Recovered platters should be sorted separately from other dismantled hard-drive materials, including:

HDD controller boards
Magnets
Spindle motors
Actuator assemblies
Aluminum housings
Top covers
Mixed electronic scrap

Sorting recovered materials by component type helps simplify inspection.

Keep Similar Platter Types Together

Whenever practical, group similar HDD platters together.

Examples may include:

Aluminum platters
Glass platters
Mixed platter lots

Grouping similar materials may help improve inspection efficiency.

Present Platters as Loose Recovered Components

HDD platters do not need to remain attached to the spindle hub or other drive assemblies.

Recovered platters may be presented as loose storage disks after dismantling.

However, platters permanently bonded to other materials or mixed with unrelated scrap may require additional inspection.

Avoid Mixing With General Metal Scrap

Recovered HDD platters should preferably be presented separately from:

Aluminum scrap
Stainless steel
Copper
Mixed non-ferrous metals
General electronic scrap

Keeping recovered platters separate helps preserve accurate purchasing category identification.

How Ohata Identifies HDD Platters

During inspection, Ohata may review:

Whether the material is an HDD storage platter
Overall platter condition
Material consistency
Mixed materials
Contamination
Quantity presented

The purchasing category is confirmed according to the actual recovered material presented for inspection.

Purchasing Evaluation

Recovered HDD platters are evaluated according to their identifiable material type, presentation condition, lot consistency, and current electronic scrap market conditions.

Purchasing prices and buying conditions may change without prior notice.

Ready to Sell Hard Disk Drive Platters in Richmond?

Once you believe your processors match the Hard Disk Drive Platters characteristics, you don’t need to confirm the final grade yourself. The next step is simply to check the current buying information, keep the processors intact and prepare them for inspection.

STEP 1 – Check Today’s Buying Prices and Sort Your Materials

Before visiting our Richmond yard, please review the latest Canadian e-scrap buying prices and identification guides in the Ohata Scrap Wiki.

You can also use Ohata.AI Vision 1.0 Beta 1.0 to investigate an unfamiliar circuit board. Upload a clear photograph, and the tool can analyze visible features, such as the board’s shape, CPU socket, integrated circuits, connectors and component layout, to suggest what type of board it may be.

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Buying prices and conditions may change with the market, so checking the applicable item page before you leave can help you understand how your material should be prepared.

Whenever practical, separate your e-scrap into groups such as:

Computer motherboards
Hard drives and HDD controller boards
Server boards
Laptop motherboards and logic boards
Telecommunications boards
CPUs and memory modules
Power supplies and cables
Other or uncertain electronic scrap

You don’t need to assign every item a final grade yourself. If something is unfamiliar, keep it in an “uncertain” group and use Ohata.AI for a preliminary photo-based identification.

Walk-ins are welcome during regular business hours, and no appointment is required for most ordinary drop-offs.

If you have a large commercial load, palletized shipment or an unusual type of material, please contact the Richmond team before visiting so we can prepare for your arrival.

STEP 2 – Bring Your E-Scrap and Valid Government-Issued Photo ID

Please bring your electronic scrap together with a valid government-issued photo ID.

Examples may include:

British Columbia Driver’s Licence
BC Identification Card
BC Services Card with photo
Canadian passport
Permanent Resident Card
Other valid government-issued photo identification

Business sellers may also be asked to provide company information or supporting documentation when applicable.

Clearly separated and labelled material is usually quicker to inspect. If possible, prepare the approximate weight and quantity for each group before visiting.

Please also remember that computers, servers, hard drives and solid-state drives may contain personal or business information. Back up anything you need and follow your own data-security requirements before the equipment leaves your control.

STEP 3 – Visit Our Richmond E-Scrap Buying Yard

Our Richmond yard is located at 11220 Voyageur Way, Unit 7, Richmond, BC, V6X 3E1. Before leaving, you can check the route and current traffic information through Google Maps.

1. Look for the Ohata sign

When you arrive at the property, first look for the Ohata Resource Canada Inc. sign on the building. Once you find it, continue around to the rear of the building, where our warehouse entrance is located.

Ohata Resource Canada Inc. sign at 11220 Voyageur Way in Richmond, BC.

When you see this sign, continue around to the rear of the building.

2. Continue to the Rear Warehouse Entrance

Drive carefully around the building and look for the vertical Ohata sign beside the rear entrance. This vertical sign is the easiest landmark for finding our receiving warehouse.

Driving route around the building toward the rear warehouse entrance of Ohata Resource Canada Inc.

Follow the route around the building to reach the warehouse.

Vertical Ohata Resource Canada Inc. sign marking the rear warehouse entrance in Richmond.

The vertical Ohata sign identifies the correct warehouse entrance.

3. Park Directly in Front of the Warehouse

If you arrive by car, you may park directly in front of the Ohata warehouse entrance while your e-scrap is being received.

Once you reach the warehouse, please park and wait there. A member of our team will come to assist you with your material.

If you have difficulty finding the rear entrance, please call or message us:

Telephone and WhatsApp: +1 (236) 888-1086

For large commercial loads or palletized shipments, please contact the Richmond team before visiting so we can prepare for unloading.

When you arrive:

Bring smaller quantities to the receiving area.
Ask a staff member for assistance with heavy or larger loads.
Our team will inspect, sort and weigh the material.
The applicable buying category and condition will be confirmed.
The final buying price will be determined after physical inspection.
Payment will be processed according to the current purchasing policy.

Walk-in customers are welcome during regular business hours. Most visits don’t require an appointment, but advance contact is recommended for commercial, palletized or unusually large loads.

You can review directions, parking and visitor information on the Richmond yard access page.

Helpful Tips Before Your Richmond Visit

Check the current Canadian buying prices before travelling.
Use Ohata.AI when you need help identifying an unfamiliar item.
Take clear front-and-back photographs before requesting an initial review.
Separate different board and equipment categories whenever practical.
Keep damaged, wet, burned, corroded or contaminated items separate.
Remove unrelated garbage and unnecessary packaging.
Don’t cut boards or remove major components unless you understand how the separated materials will be evaluated.
Back up and erase data-bearing devices according to your requirements.
Bring valid government-issued photo identification.
Contact Ohata Resource Canada Inc. before bringing a large commercial or palletized load.

Published online prices are references and may change. Final acceptance, classification, measured weight and buying price are determined after physical inspection.

FAQ

1. What is today’s price for Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Platters buying?: As of Sep 11,2026, Ohata Resource Canada Inc., (Richmond, BC, Canada) is purchasing Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Platters buying at 0.21 (CAD/lb). We provide competitive scrap prices in Delta, Surrey, Richmond, and across the Greater Vancouver area.
2. What are HDD platters?: HDD platters are the circular storage disks inside a hard disk drive where digital data is recorded. They are recovered after the hard drive has been dismantled.
3. Do HDD platters need to remain inside the hard drive?: No. This purchasing category is intended for platters that have already been removed from the original hard drive.
4. Can aluminum and glass platters be mixed together?: Whenever practical, similar platter materials should be grouped together. Mixed lots may require additional inspection before the purchasing category is confirmed.
5. Should spindle hubs remain attached?: Not necessarily. Recovered platters may be presented either with or without the spindle hub, depending on how the hard drive was dismantled.
6. Should HDD platters be mixed with HDD magnets or controller boards?: No. Recovered HDD components should preferably be sorted by component type before inspection.
7. Can scratched platters still qualify?: Possibly. Normal dismantling marks or surface scratches do not automatically prevent purchasing evaluation.
8. Can broken glass platters still be presented?: Possibly. Broken glass platters may still be inspected, although additional handling or evaluation may be required depending on their condition.
9. Are SSD storage devices included in this category?: No. This category is intended only for hard disk drive (HDD) platters. Solid-state drives (SSDs) do not contain storage platters.
10. Should recovered platters be cleaned before bringing them to Ohata?: Cleaning is generally not required. Recovered platters should simply be presented according to their actual condition after dismantling.
11. How does Ohata identify HDD platters?: Ohata generally confirms this purchasing category by reviewing whether the recovered material consists of HDD storage platters, along with the overall material consistency, contamination level, quantity presented, and any mixed dismantled components before completing the purchasing evaluation.