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Copper Transformer Scrap - Material Specifications, How to Sell & Current Price


What Is Copper Transformer Scrap?

Copper Transformer Scraps consists of copper windings surrounding a steel core. The copper windings may also be covered by an outer case.

There are transformers that are aluminum-wound also. However, the conductivity and durability features make copper a better alternative than aluminum. Power distribution utilities make use of large number of copper transformers at substations. Copper is the preferred choice for medium-to-large transformers.

Copper Transformers are found in power supply boxes and domestic appliances. Power transmission utilities use large sized Copper Transformers.

Copper Transformer Scrap Price

The prices listed below are country averages paid by recycling centers in the United States

Scrap MaterialNational AverageHigh PriceLow PriceUnitUpdated
Heater Cores Scrap$0.910.910.91USD/LB2024-11-19
Starters Scrap$0.440.440.44USD/LB2024-11-19
Heavy Gauge Scrap$2.32.32.3USD/LB2024-10-02
Tin Plated Copper Scrap$2.092.261.92USD/LB2024-10-02
Copper Transformer Scrap$0.520.520.51USD/LB2024-07-24

Where can you sell Copper Transformer Scrap scrap?

There are Copper Transformers of various sizes. The price can vary based on its weight. Also, the prices are subject to change quite frequently. It is necessary for the seller to confirm the prices before taking the Copper Transformer scrap to the yard. The final scrap yard price for Copper Transformer depends on the content of copper inside.

Copper Transformer Scrap - Material Specifications, How to Sell & Current Price accepting recycling centers in the United States

Having large quantities of Copper Transformer Scrap?

Construction job sites and demolition sites are likely to have piles of Copper Transformer Scrap. Scrap yards are generally interested to take in bulk quantities of Copper Transformer Scrap, mainly because they contain copper wire inside, which can be recovered and sold for good price.