What Is Romex Wires Scrap?
Romex Wires are non-metallic wires that are commonly used for electrical wiring in homes. Romex consists of one or more copper wires, a neutral conductor and a ground wire. The copper wires are individually insulated and the entire bundle of wires is sheathed in a plastic coating. The Romex Wire comes in various color variations, depending on the gauge number and wire thickness.
Romex Wires Scrap Price
The Romex Wire can be stripped to take apart copper wire. However, it really is a tedious task to get the copper wire separated as you need to remove two layers of insulation. Though this can be done with simple tools like razor blade and player, it takes much time and effort. Further, stripping may cause damage to copper inside, which in turn may impact pricing.
The prices listed below are country averages paid by recycling centers in the United States
| Scrap Material | National Average | High Price | Low Price | Unit | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romex Wire Scrap | $1.66 | 1.66 | 1.65 | USD/LB | 2024-10-02 |
| Medium Gauge Copper Wire Scrap | $2 | 2 | 2 | USD/LB | 2024-10-02 |
| Plated Heavy Gauge Copper Wire Scrap | $1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | USD/LB | 2024-10-02 |
| Plated Medium Gauge Copper Wire Scrap | $1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | USD/LB | 2024-10-02 |
| Mixed Copper Motors Scrap | $0.27 | 0.27 | 0.27 | USD/LB | 2020-06-16 |
Where can you sell Romex Wires scrap?
Romex wires and other housewires are one of the most commonly traded items at local scrap yards due to the presence of copper wires inside.
Romex Wires Scrap - Material Specifications, How to Sell & Current Price accepting recycling centers in the United States
- Scarpati Recycling1300-1350 New York Avenue
Trenton,New Jersey - Steelbro International Co., Inc26 Pleasant Lane
Oyster Bay Cove,New York - Greenwich Metals, Inc165 West Putnam Avenue
Greenwich,Connecticut - John Blewett Inc246 Herbertsville Rd
Hillsborough,New Jersey - Trenton Iron & Metal301 Enterprise Avenue
Trenton,New Jersey
Having large quantities of Romex Wires Scrap?
Romex wires in bulk quantities are often generated by renovations and repairs to existing buildings, as it has been the most common type of wire used in residential applications.