Insulated copper cable is one of the most common scrap materials from electrical, construction and demolition work. At One Metal Merchants in Caringbah, we buy all types of insulated wire and cable — from household electrical wire to heavy industrial power cable. Bring your cable to 9 Cawarra Road and get paid based on copper recovery percentage.
The value of insulated cable depends on the copper recovery percentage — how much copper is inside versus insulation. We grade all cable at our Caringbah yard.
Standard 2.5mm and 4mm TPS (tough plastic sheathed) building wire. Common from renovations and electrical work.
Thick-gauge power cable, armoured cable, and mining cable with high copper content.
Thin copper cores with more insulation by weight. Lower copper recovery but still accepted.
Cable with aluminium conductors. Must be separated from copper cable for accurate pricing.
Copper wire with insulation already removed returns the highest price — same as bare bright copper.
The ratio of copper to insulation by weight. Thicker cables with less insulation yield more copper and attract higher prices.
Stripping insulation yourself can increase value, but it's time-intensive. We'll advise whether it's worth stripping based on cable type.
Cable free of plugs, fittings, steel armouring and other attachments returns a better rate.
Larger, consistent loads of the same cable type can attract better pricing than mixed bags.
Sort cable by type — keep heavy-gauge power cable separate from thin data cable. Separate copper cable from aluminium cable. Remove plugs, connectors and steel clamps where practical. If you're unsure about a batch, bring it in and our team will help you sort it.
One Metal Merchants is located at 9 Cawarra Road, Caringbah NSW 2229. We serve customers across Caringbah, the Sutherland Shire and South East Sydney. Prices vary depending on cable type, copper recovery percentage, weight and condition. Call 02 9531 1900 for current insulated cable pricing or visit our yard during business hours.