Why do I need proof of where the cable came from?

Legitimate scrap buyers must record sellers and verify the origin of metal to combat cable theft. A job card, invoice or owner's letter makes the sale straightforward.

Should I strip the cable myself?

Not necessarily. Stripped copper earns more per kilogram, but the recycler can process unstripped cable and price it accordingly.

Copper Cable Recycling and Scrap Cable

Coils of offcut electrical and data cable sorted for copper recycling

Office refits, data cabling strip-outs and factory decommissioning leave large amounts of old cable behind. Send one request for copper cable recycling and an independent recycler in your area will quote to collect or buy your electrical cable, data cable and scrap cable, based on the type, grade and weight.

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Scrap cable from legitimate sources

We only pass on requests from legitimate sources, such as:

Office and shop refits
Data cabling strip-outs and network upgrades
Electrical contractors with offcuts and old installations
Factory, mine and plant decommissioning

Cable theft is a serious problem in South Africa, and second-hand goods law requires scrap dealers to keep records and verify where metal comes from. Expect to provide your ID or company details and proof of origin, such as a job card, purchase order or letter from the property owner.

Electrical cable recycling and data cable recycling

Value depends on how much copper or aluminium the cable contains. Heavy power cable carries more metal per kilogram than thin data cable, which has more plastic. Recyclers grade cable by type and size and separate copper from aluminium. Stripped, clean copper is worth more than unstripped cable, but stripping takes time and equipment, so many sellers leave it to the recycler. Sorting cable by type before collection, and removing plugs, trunking and other rubbish, usually improves the offer.

Scrap metal prices: copper per kg

Searches for scrap metal prices copper per kg are common, but there is no fixed rate. The scrap metal price copper buyers pay follows the international copper market and changes often, then depends on grade, cleanliness and volume. We do not quote prices. The recycler will weigh and grade your cable and give you a price based on the market on the day.

How to choose a recycler for cable and copper recycling

The lowest price is not always the best deal when it comes to e-waste. When you receive your quote, check:

Compliance – ask whether the recycler is registered with a producer responsibility scheme, holds the waste licences its operations need, and can name ISO 14001 or similar certifications.
Paperwork – make sure you will receive a certificate of recycling or safe disposal, and a certificate of data destruction listing serial numbers where data is involved.
Downstream – find out where materials go after collection, and that nothing ends up in landfill or illegal export.
Total cost or value – compare collection, handling and any rebate for items with value, not only the headline rate.

Our service matches your request with a recycler who serves your area, so you can check these points before you commit. It costs nothing and you are under no obligation to accept the quote.

Request a cable and copper recycling quote

To get an accurate quote quickly, include:

Types of cable (power, data, armoured) and approximate weight
Whether it is stripped or unstripped, copper or aluminium
Proof of origin, such as a job card or owner's letter
Collection address and whether the cable is sorted

Frequently asked questions

Why do I need proof of where the cable came from?: Legitimate scrap buyers must record sellers and verify the origin of metal to combat cable theft. A job card, invoice or owner's letter makes the sale straightforward.
Should I strip the cable myself?: Not necessarily. Stripped copper earns more per kilogram, but the recycler can process unstripped cable and price it accordingly.

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