Cables we buy
At CableTek, we’re specialists in buying all types of scrap cable — from high-grade copper wire to mixed household and industrial cable. Whether it’s stripped copper, armoured, or data cabling, we have the knowledge and equipment to accurately assess and offer competitive prices for every type.
We understand that there are many different grades of cable, each with varying copper content and value. That’s why we’ve created this guide to help you identify what you have and see how much it’s worth. If you're unsure, our team is always happy to help with identification and collection.

Top Grade - Highest Value
Clean copper wire stripped of any insulation free from any other alloy or contamination. No thinner than 16 gauge.

Tinned copper stripped of any insulation free from contaminates other than tin coating.

Copper wire found in standard domestic electrical wiring, typically insulated with PVC. Minimum copper content for this grade is 40% with no reels/attachments.

Twin and earth cable is a general fixed wiring and lighting cable containing three conductors. Free from reels/attachments and to contain a minimum of 45% copper content

Single-core Copper cable with a PVC coating. Often used in domestic and industrial wiring. Minimum copper content for this grade is 60% with no reels/attachments.

High-temperature-resistant cable with copper conductors and a mineral insulation sheath. Commonly used in fire-resistant installations and industrial settings. We purchase this grade with and without the pvc coating.

Thin copper cores often associated with cables like cat5/cat6. Minimum copper content for this grade is 40% with no reels/attachments.

Any of the insulated grades with a higher than average yield. We can test the copper yield and pay accordingly.

Heavy-duty cable which has a steel wired armoured wrap. Minimum copper content for this grade is 25%