What Is No.1 Bare Bright Copper Wire Scrap?
No.1 Bare Bright Copper Wire shall consist of bare, uncoated, unalloyed copper wire that is larger than 16 gauge. It refers to wires only, and copper pipes are not allowed. Also, green wire is not allowed in this category.
No.1 Bare Bright Copper Wire is one of the most valuable and highly paid grade of copper scrap.
No.1 Bare Bright 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CATV - Bare Scrap | $0.11 | 0.11 | 0.11 | USD/LB | 2024-05-06 |
| Bare Bright Copper Scrap | $41.51 | 41.51 | 41.51 | USD/LB | 2024-04-20 |
| #2 Copper Bare Bright Scrap | $2.33 | 2.33 | 2.33 | USD/LB | 2024-02-20 |
| Copper TV cable (Bare) Scrap | $0.09 | 0.09 | 0.09 | USD/LB | 2022-01-20 |
| #1 Copper Bare Bright Scrap | $3.35 | 3.35 | 3.35 | USD/LB | 2018-05-04 |
Where can we sell No.1 Bare Bright Copper Wire Scrap?
Most scrap yards put a number of requirements for the wire to be accepted as No.1 Bare Bright Copper Wire. The primary condition is that it must have bright and shiny color. Further, it must be free from impurities, burnt or corroded areas. The price will vary depending on the quality.
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Have bulk quantity of No.1 Bare Bright Copper Wire Scrap with you?
Scrap Market considers heavy gauge wire that is bright and shiny as No.1 Bare Bright Copper Wire. Only wires that are stripped will be bare and bright. Tinned wires never fall into #1 category of scrap. In short, No.1 Bare Bright Copper Wire must be very clean and pure. It must be noted that Copper Piping is not part of this classification.