How much does cable and copper recycling cost in Gauteng?

It depends on the type and volume of e-waste, how it is packed and the collection distance. Items with resale or scrap value can lower the cost or earn you money, while hazardous items such as CRT screens and damaged batteries usually carry a handling fee. Submit the form and a recycler serving Gauteng will send you a quote.

How quickly can e-waste be collected in Gauteng?

Collections can often be booked within a few working days in the main centres of Gauteng. Large clear-outs, on-site data destruction or remote sites need more planning, so mention your deadline in the request.

Will I get a certificate for cable and copper recycling?

Reputable recyclers issue a certificate of recycling or safe disposal, and a certificate of data destruction when storage media are involved. Ask for these in your request so they are included in your quote for Gauteng.

Cable & Copper Recycling in Gauteng

Whether you have a single box of old electronics or a warehouse full, our free service makes it easy to arrange cable and copper recycling in Gauteng. Your request goes to a recycler who handles e-waste responsibly in towns and cities across Gauteng, so you get an accurate quote quickly and the paperwork to prove it was done properly.

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Cable & Copper Recycling for Gauteng businesses and homes

Contractors, IT installers and facilities managers in Gauteng generate offcuts and old cable on almost every refit. A registered recycler in Gauteng can collect sorted cable, weigh it on certified scales and pay in line with the copper market, with the records the law requires.

Want to know more first? Our cable and copper recycling guide explains what is accepted, how it is processed and what the law requires in South Africa.

Where e-waste comes from in Gauteng

Gauteng is South Africa's economic hub and produces more e-waste than any other province. Johannesburg, Sandton and Midrand host corporate head offices, banks and the country's largest concentration of data centres, while Pretoria is home to national government departments. Universities, hospitals, factories and retail chains add a steady flow of retired computers, servers, phones and appliances, and households replace electronics every year. Collections are needed constantly, from single offices to large IT refreshes.

Recycling technician sorting coils of insulated cable into bulk bags by grade at a government office in Gauteng

Typical cable and copper recycling requests in the area come from:

Offices: data and power cable stripped out during office refits
Data centres: data and power cable from rack and room strip-outs
Government: old cabling from building upgrades, with documented origin
Manufacturing: cable from plant decommissioning and machine replacement
Education: network cable from school and campus upgrades
Retail: cable offcuts from store fit-outs and refurbishments

Why request a cable and copper recycling quote in Gauteng?

No two e-waste loads in Gauteng are the same. A quote based on your items and quantities shows the real cost of collection and recycling, any rebate for valuable material, and how data and hazardous parts will be handled, so you can budget and sign off with confidence.

What to include in your quote request

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

The more detail you give, the more accurate your quote will be.

Collection in Gauteng and surrounding areas

Recyclers on our network collect throughout Gauteng, including Johannesburg, Pretoria, Centurion, Midrand, Ekurhuleni, Vereeniging, Krugersdorp. For remote sites, ask about consolidated collections or dropping off at a depot when you request your quote.

Frequently asked questions

How much does cable and copper recycling cost in Gauteng?: It depends on the type and volume of e-waste, how it is packed and the collection distance. Items with resale or scrap value can lower the cost or earn you money, while hazardous items such as CRT screens and damaged batteries usually carry a handling fee. Submit the form and a recycler serving Gauteng will send you a quote.
How quickly can e-waste be collected in Gauteng?: Collections can often be booked within a few working days in the main centres of Gauteng. Large clear-outs, on-site data destruction or remote sites need more planning, so mention your deadline in the request.
Will I get a certificate for cable and copper recycling?: Reputable recyclers issue a certificate of recycling or safe disposal, and a certificate of data destruction when storage media are involved. Ask for these in your request so they are included in your quote for Gauteng.