No. 2 Insulated Copper Wire Scrap - Material Specifications, How to Sell & Current Price


What Is No. 2 Insulated Copper Wire Scrap?

No. 2 Insulated Copper Wire Scrap consists of different plastic insulated unalloyed copper wire. The wires must be free of heavy or double insulation.

No. 2 Insulated Copper Wire Scrap Price

The prices listed below are country averages paid by recycling centers in the United States

Scrap Material National Average High Price Low Price Unit Updated
#2 Insulated Copper Wire $0.9 0.91 0.89 USD/LB 2024-04-05
#2 Insulated Copper Wires (Cu 55%) Scrap $1.04 1.04 1.04 USD/LB 2024-02-05
#2 Insulated Copper Wire 30-50% Recovery $0.41 0.46 0.36 USD/LB 2021-08-06
#2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery Scrap $1.01 1.01 1.01 USD/LB 2019-08-19
#2 Insulated Copper Wire 25-50% Recovery $0.41 0.41 0.41 USD/LB 2019-05-07

Where can we sell No. 2 Insulated Copper Wire Scrap?

No. 2 Insulated Copper Wire Scrap - Material Specifications, How to Sell & Current Price accepting recycling centers in the United States

Want to sell large quantities of No. 2 Insulated Copper Wire Scrap?

The most commonly traded No. 2 Insulated Copper Wire Scrap are wires that are thinner than 12 American Wire Gauge (AWG), phones and communications wire. Wires with some attachments such as auto wiring harnesses also fall under this category. As a general rule, any copper wiring whose copper strand is smaller than a pencil lead and the weight of the insulated cover is less than or equal to the total weight is considered as No. 2 Insulated Copper Wire Scrap. This category of copper wire scrap often has a recovery rate ranging from 55% to 69%.