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Sell Copper Scrap

Buying guide rates: rates and estimates on this page refer to scrap we buy. To purchase metal, request a separate sales quote and stock confirmation.

Sell copper scrap to our licensed yard. We pay market-linked R/kg on bare bright, cable and pipe and weigh on our own scales.

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We buy copper scrap, paying the highest rand value for bare bright wire, copper pipes, cables, and mixed grades. Bring your valid ID and proof of residence, and we weigh every load on calibrated scales in full view of you. We settle by secure same-day EFT.

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Looking for a licensed scrap metal dealer to sell your copper, aluminium, or industrial steel or Sell Copper Scrap ? We provide competitive, market-linked prices for both ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Whether you are clearing out a residential property or managing an engineering workshop, our recycling centre ensures you get the highest rand value for your scrap metal.

Quick Facts: Sell Copper Scrap

  • Average Payouts: Copper pays between R105 and R177 per kilogram, while aluminium ranges from R5 to R45 per kilogram.
  • Metals Accepted: Bare bright copper, insulated wire, brass, aluminium, stainless steel, and cast iron.
  • Legal Requirements: Valid ID and proof of residence are legally required for all transactions.
  • Service Areas: and the wider.
  • Payment Methods: Same-day electronic funds transfer (EFT) — no cash, in line with the Second-Hand Goods Act.
Workers accurately sorting non-ferrous scrap metal at a scrap yard
Workers accurately sorting non-ferrous scrap metal at a scrap yard.

How Much Is Scrap Copper Worth?

Copper scrap typically sells for between R105 and R177 per kilogram depending on grade and cleanliness. Electrical conductor materials, such as bare bright copper, command premium rates due to their high purity levels.

Market fluctuations affect daily commodity rates, meaning today's copper scrap prices shift based on global demand. The amount of scrap also determines the final payment, with bulk industrial quantities often securing better rates per kilogram.

Average Copper Scrap Prices

Metal TypeTypical Price (per kg)Example Payout (10kg)
Bare Bright Copper WireR150 – R177R1,500 – R1,770
Copper Pipes & TubingR128 – R150R1,280 – R1,500
Mixed Copper CableR105 – R125R1,050 – R1,250
Clean AluminiumR42 – R45R420 – R450
Stainless SteelR20 – R32R200 – R320

Why Sell Your Scrap Metal?

stands as 's premier hub for scrap metal recycling operations and a convenient place to sell your scrap metal to us. The city's strategic location offers excellent access to major transport routes and industrial nodes.

A large amount of scrap metal comes from engineering workshops and manufacturing facilities in areas like. Engineering workshops often generate copper wiring offcuts and stainless steel scrap from fabrication work.

Secure copper scrap storage area complying with recycling regulations
Secure copper scrap storage area complying with recycling regulations.

Because these local industries require an efficient waste management solution, we maintain state-of-the-art facilities equipped with calibrated weighbridge systems to handle heavy industrial loads.

Common Types of Scrap Metal Recycled

Through our dedicated metal recycling process, we sort and grade incoming materials to maximize the value for our clients, whether they sell their brass and bronze or drop off mixed ferrous loads. The most common entities we process at our scrap yard include:

  • Copper scrap: including bare bright wire, electrical cables, and plumbing tubing.
  • Aluminium scrap: such as extruded profiles, beverage cans, and sheet aluminium.
  • Brass: including plumbing fittings, valves, and machine turnings.
  • Ferrous metals: including carbon steel, wrought iron, and heavy cast iron.
  • Non-ferrous alloys: like stainless steel and industrial zinc alloys.

Your Local Recycling Centre

We operate as a premier scrap metal dealer, specializing in copper infrastructure recycling and comprehensive metal recovery. We purchase large volumes of materials directly from construction sites, factories, and individual sellers.

Our facility efficiently separates valuable non-ferrous metals from bulk mixed waste. By executing an accurate scrap metal grading process on-site, we guarantee transparent valuations for every load delivered to our facility.

E-Waste and Industrial Metal Recovery

Electronic devices and redundant IT equipment contain valuable metals like copper, gold, and silver. Our e-waste division extracts these precious metals from computer towers, old televisions, and industrial circuit boards.

Manufacturing plants frequently dispose of metal-rich machinery containing high-grade materials perfect for recycling, and many operators also sell electric motors and cables to us. We supply industrial skips and provide regular collection services for businesses generating ongoing metal waste.

Scrap Metal Regulations and Trust Signals

Legal compliance forms the backbone of every transaction at our recycling centre. We maintain all required Second-Hand Goods Act licences to operate as a legitimate metal recycling business.

To combat illegal copper cable theft, our documentation process ensures complete transparency. We verify seller identification, capture photographs of the scrap, and maintain detailed records for law enforcement auditing.

We weigh your materials using regularly calibrated scales in full view of the seller. This ensures you are paid exactly for the weight you bring in, with no hidden deductions.

Frequently asked questions

What metals do you accept?

We accept a wide variety of ferrous and non-ferrous metals. This includes copper pipe, aluminium extrusions, brass fittings, stainless steel, lead, and carbon steel. We also accept insulated copper wire, though it pays a lower rate per kilogram than clean, stripped wire.

How do I prepare my scrap metal for the best price?

To secure the highest payout, separate your metals by type before visiting our yard. Remove any plastic, rubber, or steel attachments from your copper and aluminium — the same goes for radiators, rims and mag wheels — as mixed or contaminated scrap is always downgraded to a lower price bracket.

Know what your scrap is worth.

Request a fast quote, check indicative rates, and we'll weigh your load and pay you same-day EFT — we collect.

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Buy or sell copper scrap

Looking for copper scrap for sale? Send the grade, quantity and specification you need to confirm stock and get a sales quote. We also buy suitable scrap: share photos, material details and approximate weight for a buying quote. Guide buying rates shown on this page are not retail sales prices.

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