Types Of Copper You Can Scrap With Us

When it comes to scrap metal recycling, copper is one of the most valuable metals. This is because copper has an infinite recyclable life and is able to be reused in a variety of common items, such as computers, construction and industrial machinery. In this latest blog article, the Action Metal Recyclers team will be sharing more information on the types of copper you can recycle with us.

Copper Bright & Shiny

Copper bright and shiny (also known as Millberry) is the most valuable form of copper to recycle. It includes bare, uncoated and unalloyed wire or cable. Copper bright and shiny must be stripped of insulation and other materials and be free of any paint, impurities or signs of tarnishing.

Copper Bright (Candy or #1 Copper)

Copper bright consists of buzz bars, copper tubing, copper sheet and hair wire. Click here to find out more about copper bright and how you can recycle it with us at Action Metal Recyclers.

Copper Burnt

Copper burnt is a grade of copper that is easily identifiable for its dirty appearance. It includes various unalloyed wire, pipe or solid copper. Copper burnt should have a minimum copper content of 94% to 96%.

Copper Insulated Wire

Copper insulated wire consists of copper cable or wire that is clean or unalloyed. Find out more about copper insulated wire and all of the ways you can recycle it with Action Metal Recyclers on our website here.

Electric Motors

At Action Metal Recyclers, we also accept all kinds of electric motors. That’s right, you can recycle electric motors from industrial fans, machine tools, power tools, welders, washing machines, clothes dryers, blowers and pumps, and more! If you have any of these items you can recycle them for quick cash with our friendly team at Action Metal Recyclers.

Fridge Compressors

You can also recycle fridge compressors with us at Action Metal Recyclers. Fridge compressors are found in air conditioning units, refrigerators, and freezers. The reason why fridge compressors are a good item to recycle for copper is because they have copper windings inside a steel shell. If you have fridge compressors to recycle, choose the team at Action Metal Recyclers.

Recycle Copper Scrap With Action Metal Recyclers

Do you have copper items you would like to scrap? Recycle your copper items with the friendly team at Action Metal Recyclers. We have scrap metal recycling sites all across Queensland and offer fair and competitive prices for your unwanted copper scrap. Click here to browse all of the Action Metal Recyclers locations and find the closest one to you. You will also find all of the contact details you need to get in touch with your closest Action Metal Recyclers site.

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