Insulated Copper Wire Prices — Graded by Recovery

Don't strip it — ship it. We grade insulated wire by copper recovery percentage and pay accordingly, from data-center THHN to demolition mixed loads. Call Sean at 954-488-0700.

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Insulated Wire Prices by Recovery Grade

Prices updated regularly. Call 954-488-0700 for a confirmed quote on your specific material.

Grade / TypeDescriptionPrice
THHN (80% recovery)Commercial building wire$2.80/lb
Insulated #1 (70%)Heavy single-strand, clean$1.90/lb
Romex® (65%)Household NM cable$2.30/lb
MC/BX CableMetal-clad, copper core$1.65/lb
Insulated #2 (50%)Mixed gauge, some attachments$1.10/lb
Harness Wire (40%)Auto harness, no boxes/steel$0.85/lb
Communications WireCat 5/6, phone wire$0.60/lb

Insulated copper wire is graded on one thing above all: recovery — the percentage of the load's weight that is recoverable copper after processing. The higher the recovery, the higher the price per pound. THHN commercial building wire leads the pack near 80%, household Romex runs about 65%, and communications wire can dip below 40%.

Sorting pays. Separating THHN from Romex from cat wire before you sell can add 20-30% to a mixed load's value, because unsorted loads are priced at the lowest visible grade. We buy insulated wire from electricians, demolition crews, data centers, and utilities nationwide — by the barrel, gaylord, or truckload — with free commercial pickup and same-day payment. Send photos for a fast grading, or call 954-488-0700 and Sean will price your load over the phone.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is insulated copper wire priced?
By copper recovery percentage. THHN (~80% copper) pays about $2.80/lb while low-recovery communications wire pays about $0.60/lb. Call 954-488-0700 for a graded quote.
Should I strip insulated wire before selling?
Only heavy-gauge wire is usually worth stripping. THHN stripped to bare bright jumps from $2.80/lb to $5.30/lb, but thin wire costs more labor than it returns.
Do you buy mixed unsorted wire?
Yes, but mixed loads are priced at the dominant low grade. Sorting into THHN, Romex, and communications wire before selling typically adds 20-30% to your payout.
What wire do you NOT buy?
We can't buy wire with live electrical connections or suspected stolen material. Utility wire requires proof of ownership or a release letter.

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