Cable Scrap Price Adelaide – Stripped and Insulated Copper Wire
Cable value is driven by copper recovery. Stripped wire, heavy insulated cable, light data cable and mixed leads should not be treated as one material. Final SA Copper Scraps pricing is confirmed in store after inspection, grading and weighing.
How much is scrap cable worth in Adelaide?
Cable value is driven by copper recovery. Stripped wire, heavy insulated cable, light data cable and mixed leads should not be treated as one material. The table gives a public guide, then the sections below explain the material categories that make this page different from other price pages.
| Material / grade | Indicative public benchmark | Pricing note |
|---|---|---|
| Copper Bright & Shiny | A$13.50-$14.00/kg | Clean bright copper benchmark from May 2026 public Adelaide/Australia data. |
| Copper PVC wire | A$4.50-$5.15/kg | Insulated copper wire varies by copper recovery and plastic content. |
Cable Grades to Identify
Use these notes to identify what you have before calling or visiting.
Stripped copper wire
Highest recovery because insulation has been removed.
PVC insulated copper wire
Value depends on copper percentage and insulation weight.
Data and light cable
Lower copper recovery usually means a lower rate.
Get a Quote for Cable Scrap Price Adelaide
Call SA Copper Scraps or request a quote before visiting. Final pricing is confirmed in store after material is inspected, graded and weighed.
What Helps Improve Cable Scrap Price Adelaide?
Price pages work best when visitors can see the practical buying process: sorted scrap, clean material and in-store assessment before payment.
Cable Sorting Tips
Cleaner preparation helps the yard assess the material faster and reduces confusion between grades.
Checklist
- 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.
Cable Price Differences
| Entity | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| stripped and insulated cable | Electrician offcuts | May contain multiple grades that should be separated. |
| stripped and insulated cable | Extension leads | Checked for copper recovery and plugs. |
| stripped and insulated cable | Data cable | Usually lower value than heavy power cable. |
Relevant Price and Service Pages
These links are kept focused on closely related material types so the page does not repeat the same internal-link block as every other price guide.
Cable Scrap Price Adelaide FAQs
How much is scrap cable worth in Adelaide?
Cable value is driven by copper recovery. Stripped wire, heavy insulated cable, light data cable and mixed leads should not be treated as one material. Public May 2026 benchmarks start around A$13.50-$14.00/kg, then the final amount is set by in-store grading and weighing.
Which stripped and insulated cable categories should I separate?
Stripped copper wire, PVC insulated copper wire, Data and light cable are the main categories to keep apart before visiting.
How should I prepare stripped and insulated cable?
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.
Are these guaranteed SA Copper Scraps prices?
No. These are public market guide ranges reviewed in May 2026. Final pricing is confirmed after material is inspected, graded and weighed in store.
What can lower the final price?
stripped and insulated cable can be reduced by mixed metals, attached steel, plastic, rubber, oil, moisture, paint, unsafe handling or unclear material separation.
Can I call before visiting?
Yes. Call 08 7225 9998 with the material type, grade and approximate quantity for current price guidance before bringing scrap to the yard.
Where do I bring scrap metal?
Bring scrap to 12 Belfree Dr, Green Fields SA 5107. Material is assessed, graded, weighed and paid for in store.
What is the clearest next step for Cable Scrap Price Adelaide?
Use the guide table, separate the material using the checklist on this page, then call or request a quote before visiting the Green Fields yard.
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Customers compare scrap value from nearby suburbs before bringing material to the Green Fields yard.
Need the Current In-Store Price?
Call SA Copper Scraps or request a quote before visiting. Final pricing is confirmed in store after material is inspected, graded and weighed.
