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Cables & Wires Pricing - Melbourne
Cable and wire recycling is one of our specialties at Noble Metal Recycling. These materials contain valuable metals like copper and aluminium that can be recovered and reused. The price we offer depends on the metal content, insulation type, and the processing required to recover the metals.
We accept all types of cables and wires from residential, commercial, industrial, and telecommunications applications. Our state-of-the-art processing equipment allows us to efficiently separate metals from insulation materials, maximizing recovery and providing you with the best possible value.
Pro Tip: If possible, strip insulation from your copper wires before bringing them in. Bare copper wire fetches significantly higher prices than insulated wire. However, if you can't strip them, we'll still accept them at our insulated wire rates.
Current Cable & Wire Prices
| Material | Description | Price per Kg |
|---|---|---|
| Bare Bright Copper Wire | 99% pure copper, no coating or insulation | $9.80 - $10.50 |
| #1 Copper Wire | Clean, uncoated copper wire | $9.20 - $9.80 |
| #2 Copper Wire | Copper wire with light coating or paint | $8.50 - $9.00 |
| THHN Wire (Insulated) | Insulated building wire with easy strip insulation | $6.50 - $7.20 |
| House Wire (Romex) | Residential electrical wiring with PVC insulation | $5.50 - $6.20 |
| Copper Communications Wire | Phone, data, and network cables | $4.50 - $5.50 |
| Tin-Coated Copper Wire | Copper wire with tin coating | $8.00 - $8.80 |
| PVC Jacketed Cable | Multi-strand copper with thick PVC coating | $3.50 - $4.50 |
| Direct Burial Cable | Heavy insulated cable for underground use | $3.50 - $4.00 |
| Aluminum Service Wire | Residential electrical service cable | $1.90 - $2.30 |
| Aluminum ACSR Cable | Steel reinforced aluminum for power lines | $1.70 - $2.00 |
| Bare Aluminum Wire | Clean aluminum wire with no insulation | $2.00 - $2.40 |
| Aluminum Communications Cable | Telecom and CATV cables with aluminum | $1.50 - $1.80 |
| Extension Cords | Household and industrial power cords | $2.50 - $3.50 |
| Computer/Electronic Cables | USB, HDMI, VGA, and other PC cables | $1.00 - $2.50 |
| Christmas Tree Lights | Holiday light strings | $1.00 - $1.50 |
Prices vary based on the quality, cleanliness, and quantity of the material.
Wire Identification Guide
Copper Wire Types
Bare Bright Copper
Shiny, uncoated copper wire with no tarnish or coating. Typically #8 gauge or thicker. Highest value category.
#1 Copper
Clean, uncoated copper that may have light tarnish but is free of solder, paint or other coatings.
#2 Copper
Copper with paint or coatings, some solder or brass fittings attached. May include thinner gauge wire.
Insulated Wire
Copper wire with plastic or rubber insulation. Value depends on copper content percentage.
Aluminum Wire Types
Clean Aluminum Wire
Pure aluminum wire with no insulation, steel, or other attachments.
ACSR (Aluminum Conductor Steel Reinforced)
Power line cable with aluminum wrapped around steel core. Requires special processing.
Aluminum Service Drop Wire
Insulated aluminum wire used to connect homes to utility poles.
Aluminum Communications Cable
Telecommunications cable with aluminum conductors, often with steel messenger wire.
Wire Processing Services
Noble Metal Recycling offers specialized wire and cable processing services for contractors, electricians, and businesses with large quantities of scrap wire.
Our services include:
- Commercial wire stripping using industrial equipment
- Bulk wire processing for demolition contractors
- Cable separation and sorting services
- Bin services for ongoing wire collection at job sites
- Specialized processing for unique or custom wire types
These services help you maximize the value of your scrap wire while saving you time and labor costs.
Why Use Our Processing Service?
- ✅ Higher recovery rates
- ✅ Better prices for processed wire
- ✅ Save time and labor costs
- ✅ Environmentally compliant processing
- ✅ Professional documentation for records
For the most accurate pricing
Cable and wire prices fluctuate with copper and aluminium markets. For a tailored quote on your specific cable types and quantities, call +61 412 226 179 or email info@noblemetalrecycling.com.au. We can assess your materials to help you maximise value and advise when processing (like stripping insulation) makes financial sense.
Have Cables or Wires to Recycle?
Contact us for current pricing, pickup options, or information about our wire processing services.
Prices effective as of August 13, 2025. Subject to change based on market conditions.
All prices are based on clean, sorted material. Contaminated or mixed wire may be subject to lower pricing.