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PGM recycling for Pharma and Medical industries
let us handle the waste materials containing precious metals for you, providing you best value and long term corporation
Circle PGM provides precious metal recovery for the pharmaceutical and medical sectors. From PGM-containing components and diagnostic residues to labware and fine chemicals or API’s— we offer clean, transparent recovery with honest, value-based returns.
Introduction
What we do
We help pharmaceutical and medical manufacturers recover more value from precious metal-containing materials. From spent catalysts and coated components to residues from lab processes and fine chemicals — valuable PGMs are often left behind. Circle PGM helps you turn these streams into measurable returns — reducing material losses, improving operational efficiency, and supporting your sustainability and compliance goals.
Benefits
Maximise recovery, meet the highest standards.
For pharmaceutical and medical manufacturers, recovering precious metals through a clean, circular process isn’t just a sustainable choice — it’s a smart way to meet strict industry standards while improving cost-efficiency.
Cut costs through proper recoveries.
Margins are under pressure, therefore we ensure that you do not have to worry about the value of your waste materials. Enabling you to focus on what you do best; taking care of health and wellbeing.
Ensure environmental compliance
Our approach is fully aligned with European environmental standards — helping you stay ahead of regulatory requirements while lowering your operational impact and reducing your CO₂ footprint.
Gain transparency and control
With real-time tracking, full documentation, and verified PGM content analysis, you get a clear, honest and transparent insight into the value and outcome of every batch – making planning, reporting, and scaling easier than ever.
Services
We offer full-service solutions
Collect
Through advanced refining techniques, recovered residue is transformed into high-quality precious metals like iridium and ruthenium, ensuring maximum recovery and minimal waste.
View moreRecover
We recover value from your pharmaceutical waste streams — from end-of-life labware to production residues. With full traceability, short lead times, and guaranteed transparency, we turn residual materials into measurable value. A dependable partner for the long term.
View moreRefine
Through advanced refining techniques, “waste” is transformed into high-quality precious metals to find their way back as a catalyst or other precious metal product.
View moreReuse
Optional
Opt for a closed-loop system where refined metals are returned as a product, or deposited into your metal account. Enabling you to reuse your metals time and time again. Increasing your sustainability impact and lowering your costs.
View moreProducts
Precious metal products.
Through our advanced recovery process, and then refining, spent precious metal residues are transformed into high-purity compounds- such as, chlorides, salts, wire and many other forms and shapes. These reclaimed materials can be made to your specification and returned to you, ready for reuse in your various applications.
Circular Economy
Closed-loop system
A closed-loop system is the key to sustainable, efficient, and cost-effective operations. By continuously recycling and reusing materials, you reduce waste, lower emissions, and minimize reliance on newly mined resources. This not only helps you meet environmental regulations, but also strengthens your business in reaching its sustainability targets.
Circularity, in its purest form, means returning a product to its original state — as it was. That’s the essence of a true closed-loop system. And that is exactly what we have created — a one-stop shop for full-circle precious metal recovery and supply.
Looking for advise about transitioning to a closed loop system? We are happy to offer our expertise.
FAQ
Have questions? We’re here to help.
Is your question not on the list? Get in touch with us for personal advise.
Give us a call
+31 (0) 85 018 9964How does Circle PGM handle logistics?
Circle PGM works with long term logistics partners across the globe. This ensures trustworthy and secure shipments
What materials can Circle PGM recover?
We handle a wide variety of materials containing precious metals (PGMs) in all shapes and sizes. Our specialty lies in iridium and ruthenium coated materials, which we process using our unique, chemical-free method.
Is Circle PGM compliant with European environmental regulations?
Yes, Circle PGM is compliant with European environmental regulations. Our innovative, chemical-free recovery process aligns with the standards for sustainability, safety, and environmental protection. We continue to improve on a daily basis.
What materials can be recovered and refined?
If your material contains precious metals, recovery is possible, even from very low concentrations. Whether it involves coated materials, solids, liquids, hazardous substances, organics, catalysts, or any other form shape or size, our team is here to assist you. Feel free to get in touch with us!
What’s the difference between destructive and non-destructive coating removal?
Destructive coating removal breaks down both the coating and the substrate, making the substrate unusable. Non-destructive removal, however, separates the coating while preserving the substrate, allowing it to be reused. At Circle PGM, we specialize in non-destructive, chemical-free method to recover precious metals sustainably
Benefits
Choose circular profitability
Collaboration is the engine of progress.
We firmly believe that true progress happens when we work together. Close collaboration takes you further than going it alone — and only by joining forces can we make circularity a lasting success.