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Why is Copper Recycled?

Copper is used in applications in all essential business sectors of the economy. Copper is also one of the more easy and accessible recyclable materials today. This makes it easy to understand why scrap copper is sought after by the recycling industry.


Copper is found in almost every automotive part, from radiators to motors, and everything in between.
It is also used for joints and copper pipes for plumbing.


You might even have old insulated copper wire cluttering up boxes in your garage.

Don’t throw your money away, sell your copper to us today.

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Coppers We Take

  • Bright bare wire
  • Copper pipe
  • Copper turnings
  • Insulated coppers
  • Low grade wire
  • Xmas light wire
  • Lead case wire
  • Al/cu BX cable
  • Tech wire
  • Reda wire
  • URD wire
  • Grease wire/jelly wire
  • Harness wire
  • Elevator cable
  • CAT5 wire
  • Computer wire
  • Computer cables
  • Tech cable
  • Seismic cable


If its orange bring it in,

It might be worth something?

How are Scrap Copper Prices determined?

‘Doctor Copper’ is often how the market terms this precious metal. It is reputed to have a “Ph.D. in economics” because of its close predictive relationship to the global economy. Copper demand is often viewed as an indicator of economic health.


There are daily commodity price changes, and Empire Metals will use this price, and the grade of your copper, to determine the best price we pay for your copper scrap.


How do I know if my scrap metal and parts have copper in it?

The good news is you don’t need to know exactly what parts contain copper. We are experts in scrap metal recycling and scrap metal pricing. When you bring in your scrap parts, based on the part, and other indicators, we know exactly how much copper and other metals your parts contain, and will give you TODAYS’ fair price for it.

Fun Facts About Copper

1

COVID-19 can last for several days on stainless steel, but dies in hours if on copper.

Copper is naturally antibacterial and has been examined as a surface material for use in healthcare facilities for infection control.

Brass is a copper alloy that can be used for door handles and bed rails to help prevent disease transmission. 


2

Why is copper used on ship hulls?

Since at least 1761 copper sheathing has been used to control algae and prevent mussels and barnacles on ships. (Called biofouling)


3

Copper oxidized by chlorine is what can turn blond hair green in swimming pools.

4

Almost 60% of copper used today is in wiring and other conductivity products.

Copper ranks as the third most recycled metal, behind iron and aluminum.

Around 34 percent of domestic use is from copper recycling.


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