Who Buys: Burnt Copper

** Downgraded to #2 Copper**: Expect payouts significantly lower than clean copper.

: B2B entities that buy bulk loads of copper directly from demolition contractors, electricians, or industrial sites.

: They will rarely pay top dollar for it. Because burning degrades the metal and leaves ash, grease, or fused plastic residue, it is usually downgraded to lower-value categories (like #2 copper or "dirty" copper). 2. Specialized Metal Recycling Centers who buys burnt copper

: Yards will often deduct weight for the heavy layers of soot, ash, and fused plastic sticking to the wire. 💡 Best Practices for Sellers

: Always use manual or mechanical wire strippers. Burning decreases your profit and may violate local environmental laws. ** Downgraded to #2 Copper**: Expect payouts significantly

Some jurisdictions require thumbprints or check-only payouts.

Clean, unburnt, unalloyed copper wire is classified as and fetches the highest payout. Burnt copper is heavily penalized: Because burning degrades the metal and leaves ash,

: Never mix clean copper with burnt copper. If you do, the buyer may grade the entire load at the lowest payout rate.