www.ScrapCopper.org provides copper wire recycling in Florida for electrical contractors, demolition contractors, manufacturers, industrial facilities, construction companies, and other businesses that generate copper-bearing scrap.
We recycle and process a wide variety of insulated copper wire, electrical cable, copper conductors, bare copper wire, and industrial copper scrap.
If your business has copper wire to recycle, we can provide commercial pickup options based on your material type, volume, and location.
Florida statewide pickup available with a 250-pound minimum for qualifying material.
Insulated copper wire is graded primarily by the amount of recoverable copper contained within the wire.
The copper recovery percentage is determined by comparing the weight of the copper conductor to the total weight of the insulated wire.
For example, if 100 pounds of insulated wire contains approximately 60 pounds of recoverable copper, the material has an estimated 60% copper recovery.
Estimated Copper Recovery Typical Material
85%+ High-copper-content insulated wire and large conductors
75–84% Heavy insulated copper electrical wire
65–74% Higher-grade insulated electrical wire
55–64% Medium/high copper-content wire
45–54% Common insulated copper wire
35–44% Lower copper-content insulated wire
Below 35% Heavily insulated, specialty, or lower-recovery cable
Actual grading can vary depending on wire size, insulation, conductor composition, cleanliness, and the overall makeup of the load.
Two loads can both be called “insulated copper wire” while having very different copper recovery percentages and values. That is why proper sorting and identification of the material is important.
We accept many types of commercial and industrial copper-bearing wire and cable, including:
Insulated copper wire
Electrical wire
Building wire
Large-gauge copper wire
Power cable
Electrical cable
Multi-conductor cable
Control cable
Industrial wire
Communication cable
Copper wiring from equipment
Construction wire
Demolition wire
Bare copper wire
Stripped copper wire
Copper bus bar
Other copper-bearing electrical materials
We can evaluate mixed loads and determine the appropriate grade based on the material's copper content and composition.
We also recycle bare copper and stripped copper wire.
Removing insulation changes the classification of the material because the load contains a much higher percentage of copper. Depending on the condition and cleanliness of the material, bare copper may fall into different copper grades.
If your company generates both insulated and bare copper, keeping the materials separated can make sorting and grading easier.
Our industrial copper recycling services in Florida are designed for businesses that generate copper wire and other nonferrous scrap.
We work with:
Electrical contractors
Demolition contractors
Construction companies
Industrial contractors
Manufacturing facilities
Industrial plants
Commercial properties
Utility contractors
Telecommunications contractors
Equipment dismantlers
Electrical subcontractors
Commercial and industrial scrap generators
For businesses with recurring copper wire production, we can discuss scheduled pickups and container options designed around your operation.
We offer several collection options depending on your volume and the type of scrap you generate.
Roll-off boxes are suitable for larger construction, demolition, industrial, and electrical projects generating substantial quantities of copper wire and other scrap metal.
Hoppers can be used by facilities generating copper wire and other scrap on a recurring basis. They provide convenient collection near production areas, work areas, or material-processing locations.
Gaylord boxes are useful for smaller or medium-volume copper wire streams and can work well for electrical contractors, manufacturing facilities, warehouses, maintenance departments, and commercial operations.
Container options depend on material volume, location, and pickup requirements.
Our statewide Florida copper wire pickup program has a 250-pound minimum for qualifying material.
When requesting a pickup, provide:
Your location
Approximate weight
Type of copper wire
Photos of the material, if available
Whether the material is a one-time or recurring load
For larger or recurring generators, container placement and scheduled pickup programs may be available.
Electrical contractors can generate large quantities of insulated copper wire from new construction, electrical installations, renovations, rewiring, and commercial projects.
Recycling this material allows contractors to separate valuable copper from other construction and job-site waste.
For recurring projects, containerized copper wire collection can help keep scrap organized and simplify pickup.
Demolition projects can generate significant quantities of copper wire, electrical cable, copper tubing, bus bar, and other nonferrous metals.
Separating copper-bearing materials from ferrous scrap can help ensure that valuable nonferrous metals are properly identified and recycled.
For larger demolition projects, roll-off boxes, hoppers, and other container options may be available depending on the project and material volume.
ScrapCopper.org provides commercial copper wire recycling and pickup services throughout Florida, including major cities and surrounding areas.
Copper wire recycling in Orlando for electrical contractors, demolition companies, industrial facilities, manufacturers, and commercial businesses.
Copper wire recycling in Tampa and surrounding Tampa Bay communities for commercial and industrial scrap generators.
Copper wire recycling in Jacksonville and Northeast Florida for contractors, businesses, and industrial facilities.
Copper wire recycling in Miami and surrounding South Florida areas for commercial and industrial copper scrap generators.
Copper wire recycling in Tallahassee and surrounding North Florida communities.
Copper wire recycling in Ocala and surrounding Central Florida areas.
Copper wire recycling in Gainesville and surrounding North Central Florida communities.
We also service surrounding Florida communities depending on the material, volume, and pickup requirements.
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ScrapCopper.org provides commercial pickup solutions for businesses with qualifying quantities of insulated copper wire, electrical cable, bare copper, and other copper-bearing scrap.
Whether you have a one-time project or generate copper wire on a regular basis, contact us with your location, material type, and approximate quantity.
Minimum statewide Florida pickup: 250 pounds of qualifying material.
Insulated copper wire is generally evaluated by its estimated copper recovery percentage. The amount of copper compared with the total weight of the wire, along with the wire size, insulation, cleanliness, and material composition, helps determine the appropriate grade.
We recycle a wide variety of insulated copper wire and cable, including electrical wire, building wire, power cable, large-gauge conductors, multi-conductor cable, control wire, industrial cable, communication cable, and other copper-bearing wire.
Our statewide Florida pickup minimum is 250 pounds of qualifying material. Larger and recurring copper wire generators may also qualify for containerized and scheduled pickup options.
Yes. Depending on the amount and type of material generated, container options can include roll-off boxes, hoppers, and Gaylord boxes. Container requirements are determined by the size of the scrap stream and pickup frequency.
Yes. We provide commercial copper wire recycling services for electrical contractors, demolition contractors, construction companies, industrial facilities, manufacturers, and other businesses generating copper-bearing scrap.
Yes. We recycle both insulated copper wire and bare or stripped copper wire. Keeping different grades separated can help make the material easier to identify, sort, and grade.
We provide copper wire recycling and commercial scrap pickup throughout Florida, including Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville, Miami, Tallahassee, Ocala, Gainesville, and surrounding areas, depending on the material, quantity, and pickup requirements.
Contact us with your location, approximate weight, type of copper wire, and photos of the material if available. We can use that information to determine the appropriate pickup and recycling solution.