ECO EDGE COPPER

Buy Copper Wire scrap wholesale from Eco Edge Copper

If you are looking to buy Copper wire scrap wholesale then the best place to contact is Eco Edge Copper. We are the largest local buyers of Copper wire scrap in East Africa and also the biggest exporters. Sourcing local copper wire scrap was a turnaround for our company. By working directly with the lay man, we were able to source large copper wire scrap at very cheap prices. Because there are no copper wire recycling facilities in East Africa, we export everything to Asia, Europe and America.

Last year was our most successful gathering copper wire scrap with just the city of Dar Es Salaam registering more than 120,000 metric tonnes. Our customers sometimes include kids as young as 10 years who source this wire scrap from junk yards. Next year we expect an increase as we have set up recycling units in almost every part of the country.

Types of Copper wire scrap we have

We have various types of copper wire scrap available and we have made this post in other to let our customers know the kind of products we carry. Also if you are looking to sell us your copper wire scrap you should know what we are looking for.

Clean Copper wire scrap

The first type of copper wire scrap we have is the clean copper wire. It has no insulation surrounding it. We consider this to be the most valuable type because the entire weighted amount can be attributed to the metal. During sorting, clean copper wire is categorized into one of three types – bare bright, #1 copper, and #2 copper. This distinction determines the final value.

• Bare bright copper. The most valuable type of copper wire, bare bright must meet several criteria, including 99% pure copper composition, a minimum of 16 gauge, and a lack of insulating materials. The color is bright, shiny, and light orange.
• #1 copper. If the copper cable is a minimum of 16 gauge and has the same hue as bare bright copper but still has some insulation or corrosion, it will be classified as #1 copper and valued accordingly.
• #2 copper. Copper wires of at least 94% copper content and is uninsulated can be classified as #2 copper. This type of scrap wire can also be less than 16 gauge and darker orange in color.

Insulated Copper wire scrap

Insulated copper wire scrap from its name is coated or covered. Since scrap metal prices are measured by weight, insulated wire commands a lower price per pound than clean wire. Insulated copper wire is divided into several different categories – spaghetti, Romex®, and telecommunication wires.

• Spaghetti, or THHN. This type of wire consists of an insulated cover with pure copper inside. The wire can be anywhere between 10 and 14 gauge and can have a coating. Spaghetti
• Romex®. This is a specific type of wire that consists of a coated copper interior and an insulated exterior. Romex® has double-coat insulation, which not only makes it harder to process but also means less of the weight can be attributed to the copper itself.
• Telecommunication. One of the most common sources of copper but also one that yields the lowest price per pound is telecommunication wire. Both phone and data cables often contain copper, but it is usually smaller gauge and insulated.

Buying Copper wire scrap wholesale

From the above paragraph, you can clearly see we have every type of copper wire scrap available. Copper wire scrap is a very profitable business and the only scrap that has a higher asking price than any other scrap metal.

Buying Copper wire scrap wholesale has been made easy by Eco Edge Copper. We currently have large amounts of copper wire ready to be shipped to every part of the world. If you are a cable manufacturer or a recycling company and looking for large amounts of copper wire scrap, do not hesitate to contact us.

How are prices determined

We have one of the lowest prices for copper wire scrap in the market however prices depends on a few different factors: market conditions, grade, and quality. Changes in industrial activity, geopolitical events, and supply chain disruptions can also impact prices.

Scrap yards typically determine copper wire prices based on the current market price of copper, which is often quoted per pound or per kilogram. Typically, bare bright copper wire is worth the most due to its purity and minimal contamination. For this reason, it often sells at a premium compared to lower-grade wires that may have insulation or other contaminants.

If you are looking to get the best price per tonne of copper wire scrap then do not hesitate to contact Eco Edge Copper. Send inquiries today and buy Copper wire scrap wholesale.