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Services
Recovery
Unique technique, developed and engineered by our own team. Non-chemically, non-destructive precious metal coating removal. Leaving the structure and morphology intact.
Introduction
Setting the industry bar
Recovery may sound simple — but when you raise the bar to meet your own highest standards, it becomes something else entirely. At Circle PGM, we don’t just recover for our customers — whom we see as long-term partners — we challenge ourselves every day. Achieving full recovery without chemicals, while keeping the substrate intact, is something we’re genuinely proud of.
We invite all our customers to be part of this journey: toward a more sustainable industry, greater shared ownership, closer collaboration, and measurable impact.
Services
Our services include:
Analysis of incoming material
Upon receipt of your material to our site, we thoroughly check the material to what has been agreed. To make sure the quality and material is meeting expectations. Any deviations are logged and communicated within 24hrs after receipt of the material.
Everything is logged and documented in your dedicated, secured, customer portal, which you can access with your personal login 2FA credentials.
Non-chemically precious metal coating removal
Your material is processed, careful removal of the precious metal coating from the substrates. Leaving the substrates morphology and structure intact.
Sorting and disassembly if needed.
When deliveries consist of multiple lots, material will be sorted to make sure the further processing of the material is running smoothly through our process.
If further disassembly is required, our skilled team handles, logs and documents your projects securely.
Weighing, assaying, labeling
After the coating removal, substrate, residue is carefully measured, homogenized, sampled, and logged into your customer portal, for our customers to keep full traceability of their material. The sample of the material will be sent out for analysis to a third party, in order to ensure full accountability of the results of the recovered metals.
Quality and weight verification
Before the actual process starts, the quality and weights of the material is checked once more, to make sure everything is aligned.
Secure storage
Until the full project has been finalized, the residue is securely stored. Keeping your metals safe until further processing.
Start your journey with certainty
Our ICP analysis provides a reliable estimate of the PGM content in your materials, based on a small homogenous and representative sample. The process takes around 2 weeks after receipt of the sample, and the total costs is €350,- with no hidden fees.
When you decide to move forward with the recovery project, we’ll waive the analysis fee entirely.
About us
“A real understanding of our customer needs is what drives us to keep asking questions.”
Kelly de Smet
Co-founder
Sustainability
Maximise recovery, lower environmental impact.
Integrating recycling into your operations is already a great step toward a healthier planet. For us, sustainability isn’t an add-on—it’s built into every part of our process, starting with collection.
Low-impact logistics
We partner with certified couriers who use route optimization and low-emission fleets wherever possible to reduce CO₂ during transportation.
Or, when coming from further away, dedicated trucks or containers are used to ensure the most secure methods for your precious cargo.
Digital-first
Our digital-first process ensures traceability without unnecessary paperwork, helping reduce environmental footprint while increasing transparency.
Waste-free handling
All materials are sealed, labeled, and handled in a way that prevents loss or contamination—maximizing what can be recovered and reused.
Services
We offer full-service solutions
We are here to support your journey. Whether you need one specific service or the entire end-to-end process.
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
Is the collection process disruptive to operations?
We will keep the disruption to an absolute minimum. Due to excellent communication with your internal team and our specialists, our service on your site will be hardly noticeable. Teamwork makes the world go round.
Can you collect from international locations?
Absolutely, from all “corners of the earth” is material coming to Circle PGM. Due to our extensive reach, together with our logistical partners, we are able to service you anywhere.
What happens after the collection?
Our team is in close contact with our logistics partners. Knowing exactly the whereabouts of our material, wherever in the world. Your material comes to our site in Etten Leur as soon as possible, without any detours. As soon as your material touches ground at our site, our preliminary checks start and you’ll be notified through your personalized customer portal.
Is there a minimum quantity that we need to send?
Not necessarily. We appreciate every single job. However, we will advise prior to processing when our experts expect a potentially not economically viable project. We always talk this through with our customers and decide together. Our role is to advise the best way we can.
Would you be available for rush jobs?
Of course, if your processes are hinging on something we could assist you with, we will continue to work till the job is done. Evening, weekend; when it is important for you, it is important for us.
What happens if material is not what is expected?
We are 100% committed to finding a solution that works for our customers. Transparent communication and honesty.
Would a sample of the residue be made available for our own analysis?
Absolutely. We can send you a sample of your material upon request.
Get started today
Looking for advice on your current process? We’re happy to look at your possibilities together. Let us help you turn sustainability into a competitive advantage.