Cable is paid on how much copper it holds. Stripped wire, heavy insulated cable, light data cable and mixed leads are each graded separately. Final SA Copper Scraps pricing is confirmed in store after inspection, grading and weighing.
Cable is paid on how much copper it holds. Stripped wire, heavy insulated cable, light data cable and mixed leads are each graded separately. The table shows typical rates; the sections below explain how each grade is identified and what lifts or lowers the price.
| Material / grade | Indicative public benchmark | Pricing note |
|---|---|---|
| Copper Bright & Shiny | A$15.00-$18.00/kg | Clean bright copper benchmark from September 2026 public Adelaide/Australia data. |
| Copper PVC wire | A$5.50-$10.00/kg | Insulated copper wire varies by copper recovery and plastic content. |
Use these notes to identify what you have before calling or visiting.
Highest recovery because insulation has been removed.
Value depends on copper percentage and insulation weight.
Lower copper recovery usually means a lower rate.
Insulated cable is priced on the share of its weight that is copper. These are typical recovery figures; we check a sample of your cable in store before pricing it.
| Cable type | Typical copper recovery | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| Heavy power cable (single core, 16mm² and up) | 70-85% | Thick mains and switchboard cable with a single heavy conductor. |
| Building wire and twin-and-earth (TPS) | 40-55% | House wiring offcuts from electricians and renovations. |
| Flex, extension leads and appliance cords | 25-40% | Multi-strand cable with thick outer insulation, often with plugs attached. |
| Data, phone and coaxial cable | 15-30% | Thin conductors in heavy insulation; the lowest-recovery cable. |
Only for heavy cable. Stripped bright wire is paid at the copper rate, but a kilo of thin flex holds so little copper that the time rarely pays. Keep thick cable separate and ask us which of your cable is worth stripping.
Burning off insulation releases toxic smoke, breaks South Australia’s environment laws and oxidises the copper so it grades lower. Bring it in as it is.
Call SA Copper Scraps or request a quote before visiting. Final pricing is confirmed in store after material is inspected, graded and weighed.
Three things make most of the difference to what you are paid: how well the load is sorted, how clean it is, and an accurate weigh in front of you.
Cleaner preparation helps the yard assess the material faster and reduces confusion between grades.
| What we check | What it means for your price |
|---|---|
| Electrician offcuts | May contain multiple grades that should be separated. |
| Extension leads | Checked for copper recovery and plugs. |
| Data cable | Usually lower value than heavy power cable. |
Price guides and buyer pages for related metals.
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Cable is paid on how much copper it holds. Stripped wire, heavy insulated cable, light data cable and mixed leads are each graded separately. Insulated PVC copper wire sits around A$5.50-$10.00/kg on September 2026 benchmarks and stripped bright wire is paid at copper rates; the final amount is set by in-store grading and weighing.
Stripped copper wire, PVC insulated copper wire, Data and light cable are the main categories to keep apart before visiting.
Separate stripped wire from insulated cable. Keep heavy power cable away from data cable. Remove plugs or steel attachments where practical. Bundle similar cable types together.
No. These are public market guide ranges reviewed in September 2026. Final pricing is confirmed after material is inspected, graded and weighed in store.
The price for stripped and insulated cable can be lowered by mixed metals, attached steel, plastic, rubber, oil, moisture, paint, unsafe handling or unclear material separation.
Yes. Call 08 7225 9998 with the material type, grade and approximate quantity for current price guidance before bringing scrap to the yard.
Bring scrap to 12 Belfree Dr, Green Fields SA 5107. Material is assessed, graded, weighed and paid for in store.
Sort your scrap cable using the checklist above, call 08 7225 9998 for today’s rate, then bring it to 12 Belfree Dr, Green Fields.
We buy scrap cable from customers right across Adelaide at our Green Fields yard.
Call SA Copper Scraps or request a quote before visiting. Final pricing is confirmed in store after material is inspected, graded and weighed.
SA Copper Scraps is a scrap metal buyer and recycler at Green Fields in Adelaide’s north. Bring copper, brass, aluminium, cable, batteries and more to our yard. Every grade is weighed in front of you and paid the same visit.
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