How To Incorporate Recycling Into Your Daily Life

How You Can Get Cash For Wires

10 May 2021 by Alberto Williams

Recycling is an important practice to help reduce waste, save energy and in turn minimise the damage to the environment. Many people associate recycling with plastic, paper or glass and there are many cash incentives available for recycling these materials. However, many people often overlook the importance and value of recycling metals. Scrap metal recycling helps to reduce the need for mining for natural resources such as iron ore and reduces Carbon Dioxide emissions. In addition to helping to protect the environment, there is also the opportunity to get cash for scrap wires and other metal objects. This article looks into how to get paid for recycling scrap metal, with a special focus on getting cash for wires.

1. What kind of metals can be recycled?

There is a range of metals that can be recycled. These include aluminium, iron, steel, brass, tin and copper. Some examples of metal objects which can be recycled include copper wires, aluminium cans, car parts, keys, and toys.

2. Where can you get cash to recycle wires?

There are specialised places that accept metal wire scraps such as copper wires. These places also accept other metal scrap items. They will often provide a free quote and sometimes even offer free pick up services or bins. There are also metal scrap yards and recycling centres that accept and pay for various metal scraps.

3. How much do you get paid for scrap wire recycling?

The prices often vary and depend on the type of metal as well as the amount and quality of the metal. For example, recycling pure copper wire would provide $6–$8 per kilogram, while copper which has been mixed with other elements will provide around $5–$6. Insulated copper wires will provide around $4–$7 if it is high grade. Copper is a very highly demanded metal when it comes to scrap metals and often pays the most. Before you accept payment, your metal will often be inspected and weighed and a quote will be provided. Be sure to reach out to wire buyers to learn more about how much you could expect to earn. 

Metal recycling is just as important as plastic, paper or glass recycling. The amount paid may not sound large, but over time it adds up and makes a great addition to your recycling practice. Instead of throwing away unused wires, car parts or other metal items, consider dropping them off at the local metal scrap yard or recycling centre for some extra cash.

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