What Are Xmas Lights Scrap?
Xmas Lights or Christmas Lights are those strands of electric lights that are used to decorate trees, houses or commercial buildings during Christmas season. Even if stored carefully, chances are quite high that a few bulbs turn defective the following year. The defective bulbs, which are replaced with new ones, are worth due to the copper and brass content in them. Don’t throw it away, folks!
Xmas Lights Scrap Price
A listing of Xmas Lights export prices in different regions across the world is provided below.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead Coated Light Copper Scrap | $2.34 | 2.34 | 2.33 | USD/LB | 2024-11-20 |
| Light Copper Scrap | $2.49 | 2.49 | 2.49 | USD/LB | 2024-11-01 |
| Copper Turnings Scrap | $2.76 | 2.76 | 2.76 | USD/LB | 2024-10-03 |
| Copper Sheet Scrap (Light) | $2.04 | 2.04 | 2.04 | USD/LB | 2020-08-03 |
| Xmas Lights Scrap | $0.17 | 0.17 | 0.17 | USD/LB | 2019-01-31 |
Where can you sell Xmas Lights scrap?
Scrap yards have different rules for accepting scrap Christmas Lights. There might be a few scrap yards that may take them in whatever condition they are. But most of the yards insist that the bulb and the plastic housing from wire be removed before being brought to the yard.
Xmas Lights Scrap - Material Specifications, How to Sell & Current Price accepting recycling centers in the United States
- Mid Island Salvage1007 Long Island Ave
Deer Park,New York - NJ Scrap and Recycling Center831 County Rd 539
Plumsted Township,New Jersey - Sims Metal Management - Morrisville1513 Bordentown Road
Morrisville,Pennsylvania - Easton Area Metal Recycling 525 Cedarville Rd
Easton,Pennsylvania - Langhorne Metals Recycling2320 Big Oak Road
Langhorne,Pennsylvania
Having large quantities of Xmas Lights Scrap?
Xmas Lights with bulbs on would be paid less by scrap yards. So it is better to cut them off. Also, the Christmas Lights wire carries lower value when compared with other insulated wire.