"The most common commodities capable of being recovered from electronics waste are various types and grades of steel, plastic, aluminum, CRT glass and pc board. After the e-waste is shredded and separated, these commodities are given new life by being sold and distributed to producers and manufacturers located all throughout the world. This is from an article that appeared on All Green Website: http://www.allgreenrecycling.com/blog/e-waste-recycling-process/"