How much does cable and copper recycling cost in North West?

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 North West will send you a quote.

How quickly can e-waste be collected in North West?

Collections can often be booked within a few working days in the main centres of North West. 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 North West.

Cable & Copper Recycling in North West

Looking for copper cable recycling in North West? EWasteRecycling.co.za connects businesses and households in North West with a recycler who works in towns and cities across North West. Tell us what you have, how much and when it can be collected, and you will receive a quote directly. The service is free and there is no obligation.

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Cable & Copper Recycling for North West businesses and homes

Contractors, IT installers and facilities managers in North West generate offcuts and old cable on almost every refit. A registered recycler in North West 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 North West

North West sits on the world's richest platinum deposits, and the mines and smelters around Rustenburg and Brits are the province's largest source of e-waste, from control systems and radios to lamp batteries and office IT. Mahikeng is the provincial capital, with government departments and municipal offices retiring computers in batches. Potchefstroom adds a large university campus, while maize and cattle farms, retail centres and households across the province contribute phones, appliances and computers.

Recycling technician sorting coils of insulated cable into bulk bags by grade at a mine in North West

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

Mining: decommissioned power and armoured cable from closed sections
Government: old cabling from building upgrades, with documented origin
Education: network cable from school and campus upgrades
Agriculture: old irrigation and pump cable from farm upgrades
Manufacturing: cable from plant decommissioning and machine replacement
Retail: cable offcuts from store fit-outs and refurbishments

Why request a cable and copper recycling quote in North West?

No two e-waste loads in North West 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 North West and surrounding areas

Recyclers on our network collect throughout North West, including Rustenburg, Klerksdorp, Potchefstroom, Mahikeng, Brits, Lichtenburg. 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 North West?: 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 North West will send you a quote.
How quickly can e-waste be collected in North West?: Collections can often be booked within a few working days in the main centres of North West. 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 North West.