Copper Wire
Stripping Copper Wire: When It Pays and How to Do It Safely
Practical answers on whether stripping is worth it, how to do it safely and how bare and insulated wire are sold.
Check Current Pricing →Browse the FAQsCopper wire is valuable, but most of what you collect is wrapped in plastic. Stripping it takes effort, burning it is dangerous and illegal, and selling it insulated is often the better option. This site sorts out which is which.
When your wire is ready, ScrapTrade lets you list it once and compare offers from verified buyers, with payment held securely until the deal is confirmed.
What You Get
Strip, Sell or Skip
Wire and Cable Types
What You Might Be Holding
Building Wire
Appliance Cords
Extension Leads
Multicore Cable
Armoured Cable
Coax
Telephone Cable
Power Cable
Who This Is For
Anyone Holding a Box of Old Wire
Common Questions
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