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Divided into common mechanical meters (analog) and modern electronic meters (digital). Further classified by external material (such as shell-less, plastic shell, glass shell, etc.)

The recycling of discarded electric meters typically involves the following channels:
1. Public utility companies: Many power companies regularly replace old meters, including upgrades to smart meters, which generates a large number of discarded meters. These companies usually have their own recycling plans or cooperate with professional recycling companies to handle these discarded meters.
2. Waste recycling centers: Some waste recycling centers or waste treatment plants accept discarded electric meters and dismantle them to recover metals and other valuable materials. Residents or businesses can directly deliver discarded electric meters to these recycling centers.
3. Professional e-waste recycling companies: These companies specialize in electronic product recycling, including discarded electric meters. They typically have professional equipment and qualifications to safely dismantle meters and recover valuable materials.
4. Building demolition or renovation sites: During building demolition or renovation, a large number of electric meters are discarded, usually with similar specifications and quality, making them easy to recycle and process.
5. Commercial and industrial sites: Some commercial or industrial facilities generate discarded electric meters during upgrades or maintenance of their electrical facilities. These facilities usually cooperate with waste recycling companies to ensure proper handling of these discarded materials.

Valuable materials in discarded electronic meters include:
* Metals: Copper (enameled wire and copper wire on coils), aluminum (used in some structural components), and steel (used in shells and structural components).
* Plastics: Shells and internal insulation components may be made of various plastics, which can be recycled and reused.
* Electronic components: Electronic meters have circuit boards with various components, which may contain silver, gold, palladium, and other precious metals, as well as copper and other recyclable metals.

Electric meters, as mixed waste, need to be dismantled to become valuable metal waste. The dismantling process mainly involves manual dismantling and mechanical dismantling. Manual dismantling involves opening the shell, removing valuable metal components and electronic components, and categorizing them. Mechanical dismantling involves crushing the meter and then separating the shell (stainless steel, aluminum) and internal structural components, circuit boards, etc. through sorting.

Electric meter waste is typically detected through trial dismantling and classification.

Electric meters are mainly dismantled manually and are suitable for dismantling in areas with low labor costs. Dismantling produces copper metal and circuit boards, and countries like Thailand and Malaysia have good copper prices. Therefore, electric meter waste is suitable for sale to dismantling factories in Thailand and Malaysia.

When trading electric meter waste, it is essential to pay attention to the consistency between the offered photos and actual goods, as well as the consistency between the offered location and actual delivery location. This is because electric meter waste has a high degree of variability, and prices are heavily dependent on information such as images and origin.