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SA Copper Scraps is Adelaide's trusted scrap metal buyer, proudly serving homeowners, tradespeople, manufacturers, and farmers right across South Australia.
Copper wiring and cables are everywhere — electrical installations, power lines, industrial equipment, machinery. When renovation, demolition, or equipment upgrades happen, you’re left with wire and cable scrap. But those cables contain valuable copper that’s worth real money. SA Copper Scraps buys both stripped copper wire and insulated cables at the best Adelaide prices. We pay instant cash, offer completely free pickup, and collect the same day. Fair pricing, zero hassle.
Whether you have a small bundle of household wiring, kilos of stripped copper wire from an electrician’s job, heavy industrial cables from machinery, or entire spools from a factory cleanout, we buy it all. Stripped or insulated makes no difference — we understand the copper content inside and pay accordingly.
Electrical cables and wires are conductors designed to transmit power or data. They’re made from copper (highly conductive) surrounded by insulation (plastic coating). Whether the insulation is present or removed, the copper core is always valuable because copper is endlessly recyclable and infinitely in demand.
Typical cable scrap value ranges from $1-$8+ per kilo depending on copper content, insulation percentage, and current market rates. A 100kg bag of mixed cables might be worth $150-$400+.
Rewiring homes or commercial buildings leaves old wiring. Don’t throw it away — sell it.
Tearing down buildings yields tonnes of valuable copper wiring. Major revenue recovery opportunity.
Machinery, motors, transformers, and equipment removal leaves behind heavy copper wiring.
Installation jobs generate cable ends and trim. Accumulates over time. Sell regularly for steady cash.
We purchase all types of copper cables and wires:
Bottom line: If it’s copper wire or cable from any source, we’ll evaluate and pay fairly.
Stripped copper wire, high copper content, clean. Highest per-kilo price.
Insulated cables, intact, some oxidation. Good value.
Burnt, heavily oxidised, or thin-gauge cables. Still valuable, lower price per kilo.
We buy cables in all conditions. Grade affects pricing, but we’ll pay you fairly.
We understand stripped vs. insulated composition and price accordingly. Not guesses — solid fair rates
Step 1: Contact
Call 08 7225 9998 or email. Tell us amount, cable type (stripped/insulated), and condition.
Step 2: Quote
Instant quote based on cable composition and current copper market rates.
Step 3: Pickup
We collect and haul away. Professional handling of bulk or small quantities.
Step 4: Weigh & Confirm on Your Property
Our team brings certified scales. We weigh everything right there on your driveway, in your garage, or at your site. You see the number, we show you our rate, and we do the maths together.
08 7225 9998
Frequently Asked Questions About Scrap Metal Pickup & Recycling in Adelaide
Yes. Stripped copper commands higher per-kilo rates because there's no plastic weight. Insulated is valued by copper content inside
No. Bring it as is. We buy both stripped and insulated. Don't burn insulation or use harsh stripping — we handle it professionally.
Yes. Burnt, corroded, tangled — we take it all. Condition affects price, but we still pay.
Yes. As long as they contain copper, we evaluate and buy them.
Absolutely. Contractors often build up cables over time. We handle regular pickups for ongoing relationships.
Call before noon for same-day collection.
Call our friendly team on (08) 7225 9998 — we're available Monday to Friday 8 AM–5 PM and Saturday 8 AM–1 PM.
Don’t store cable scrap in sheds or yards. Turn it into cash today — fair prices, free pickup, instant payment.
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We are a leading copper scrap metal remover and recycler based in the heart of Adelaide, South Australia. We value our customers and offer the best rates for scrap copper all around Adelaide.
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