The surge in Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) volume presents a formidable disposal challenge. This study focused on catalytic pyrolysis of waste printed circuit boards (WPCBs) employing Ca(OH)2 alone and in conjunction with ZSM-5 as catalysts. Kinetic parameters for catalytic and non-catalytic pyrolysis were derived through thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). The Coats-Redfern method for non-catalytic pyrolysis showcased activation energies of 33.52, 405.81, and 67.96 kJ/mol in zones 1, 2, and 3, respectively with corresponding reaction orders of 0.9, 2.8, and 1.2. Introduction of Ca(OH)2 amplified activation energy and reaction order in zones 2 and 3. Subsequent incorporation of ZSM-5 with Ca(OH)2 resulted in reduced activation energy and reaction order in zone 2, while elevating them in zones 1 and 3. Validation through laboratory-scale fixed-bed reactor experiments confirmed TGA findings and unveiled that pyrolysis oil had enhanced phenolic yield because of ZSM-5 where Ca(OH)2 showcased its effectiveness in eliminating halogens.