SchrottInsulated Copper Wire Scrap Prices in New Jersey
Expert market analysis for Insulated Copper Wire scrap prices in New Jersey. Track real-time yard payouts for Romex, THHN, and industrial cables compared to COMEX spot rates to ensure you get the best value for your load in New Jersey.
Insulated Copper Wire Scrap Price Trends
over the last 6 monthsIn the last 6 months in the Insulated Copper Wire category: price is up for 2 grades, price is steady for 10 grades, and price is down for 1 grade.
Current Insulated Copper Wire Prices in New Jersey by Grade
Local yards are offering $0.25/lb to $4.32/lb for insulated copper material. High-recovery MCM & Industrial Cable is currently trading at $3.60 to $3.85/ lb, while residential Romex® Wire typically fetches $2.40 to $3.10/ lb. For low-yield scrap like Christmas Lights, expect to see prices around $0.25 to $0.27/ lb.
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Insulated Wire Value & Recovery Calculator
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Wire Recovery Rates: How Much Copper Is Inside?
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| Grade | Exchange (100%) | Yard Price (per lb) | Grade Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCM & Industrial Cable | $6.09 COMEX | $3.73 | High Grade•61% |
| THHN Wire | $6.09 COMEX | $3.69 | High Grade•61% |
| #1 Insulated Wire | $6.09 COMEX | $3.05 | High Grade•50% |
| Romex® Wire | $6.09 COMEX | $2.75 | High Grade•45% |
| #2 Insulated Wire | $6.09 COMEX | $2.05 | Mid Grade•34% |
| Coax & Heliax Cable | $6.09 COMEX | $2.04 | Mid Grade•33% |
| Telecom & Data Wire | $6.09 COMEX | $1.80 | Mid Grade•30% |
| Wire Harnesses | $6.09 COMEX | $1.71 | Mid Grade•28% |
| Jelly Wire | $6.09 COMEX | $0.90 | Low Grade•15% |
| #3 Insulated Wire (Low Grade) | $6.09 COMEX | $0.75 | Low Grade•12% |
| Armored Cable (BX) | $6.09 COMEX | $0.62 | Low Grade•10% |
| Computer Wire | $6.09 COMEX | $0.30 | Low Grade•5% |
| Christmas Lights | $6.09 COMEX | $0.26 | Low Grade•4% |
📊 What Determines Grade Value:
- Copper Recovery Percentage: The ratio of actual copper weight to plastic insulation weight is the #1 factor. Grades like THHN Wire have high recovery and command better prices.
- Wire Gauge: Thicker individual strands (found in #1 Insulated) are easier for processors to granulate than hair-thin strands.
- Contamination: Attachments like plugs, steel armor on Armored Cable (BX), or jelly filling in Jelly Wire increase processing costs.
- Metal Purity: Whether the copper inside is silver-coated (tinned) or clean red copper determines if it stays at a #1 or drops to a #2 grade.
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