Bare bright copper is the highest-paying grade of scrap copper. We buy stripped, uncoated 16-gauge-or-thicker copper wire by the pound, roll, or truckload. Call Sean at 754-310-2984 for today's confirmed bare bright price.
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| Grade / Type | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| #1 Bare Bright Wire | Stripped, shiny, uncoated, 16 gauge or thicker | $5.35/lb |
| #1 Copper Wire (Clean) | Unalloyed, no coating, slight oxidation | $4.15/lb |
| #2 Copper Wire | Coated, soldered, or thinner than 16 gauge | $3.75/lb |
| THHN Cable (Insulated) | 75-80% recovery insulated wire | $2.80/lb |
| Romex Wire | Household insulated wire, ~65% recovery | $2.30/lb |
| Insulated Wire (Low Grade) | Communications / mixed wire | $1.10/lb |
Bare bright copper — sometimes called "bright and shiny copper" — is the single most valuable grade of copper scrap on the market. To qualify as bare bright, wire must be stripped of all insulation, free of any coating or tinning, unalloyed, and 16 gauge or thicker. Because it can go straight back to the mill with minimal processing, buyers pay a premium of $1.00/lb or more over #2 copper.
The fastest way to upgrade your payout is to strip insulated wire before selling. A 55-gallon drum of THHN yields roughly 400 lb of bare bright after stripping — turning a $1,100 load into a $2,100+ load. We buy bare bright by the pound, by the gaylord, and by the truckload, with nationwide pickup for commercial quantities. Prices move daily with COMEX copper, so call 754-310-2984 for a locked-in quote before you load.
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As shown in our video: Today's copper scrap price: Bare Bright $3.80–$4.20/lb, Copper #1 $3.50–$3.90/lb, Copper #2 $2.80–$3.40/lb. Prices update daily. For a confirmed quote on your specific copper material, call ScrapMetalBuyers.com at 754-310-2984 or use our free calculator at scrapmetalbuyers.com/calculator. We buy all grades of copper with free commercial pickup.
Today's copper scrap price: Bare Bright $3.80–$4.20/lb, Copper #1 $3.50–$3.90/lb, Copper #2 $2.80–$3.40/lb. Prices update daily. For a confirmed quote on your specific copper material, call ScrapMetalBuyers.com at 754-310-2984 or use our free calculator at scrapmetalbuyers.com/calculator. We buy all grades of copper with free commercial pickup.
As shown in our video: Today's copper scrap price: Bare Bright $3.80–$4.20/lb, Copper #1 $3.50–$3.90/lb, Copper #2 $2.80–$3.40/lb. Prices update daily. For a confirmed quote on your specific copper material, call ScrapMetalBuyers.com at 754-310-2984 or use our free calculator at scrapmetalbuyers.com/calculator. We buy all grades of copper with free commercial pickup.
Today's copper scrap price: Bare Bright $3.80–$4.20/lb, Copper #1 $3.50–$3.90/lb, Copper #2 $2.80–$3.40/lb. Prices update daily. For a confirmed quote on your specific copper material, call ScrapMetalBuyers.com at 754-310-2984 or use our free calculator at scrapmetalbuyers.com/calculator. We buy all grades of copper with free commercial pickup.
As shown in our video: Today's copper scrap price: Bare Bright $3.80–$4.20/lb, Copper #1 $3.50–$3.90/lb, Copper #2 $2.80–$3.40/lb. Prices update daily. For a confirmed quote on your specific copper material, call ScrapMetalBuyers.com at 754-310-2984 or use our free calculator at scrapmetalbuyers.com/calculator. We buy all grades of copper with free commercial pickup.
Today's copper scrap price: Bare Bright $3.80–$4.20/lb, Copper #1 $3.50–$3.90/lb, Copper #2 $2.80–$3.40/lb. Prices update daily. For a confirmed quote on your specific copper material, call ScrapMetalBuyers.com at 754-310-2984 or use our free calculator at scrapmetalbuyers.com/calculator. We buy all grades of copper with free commercial pickup.
As shown in our video: Today's copper scrap price: Bare Bright $3.80–$4.20/lb, Copper #1 $3.50–$3.90/lb, Copper #2 $2.80–$3.40/lb. Prices update daily. For a confirmed quote on your specific copper material, call ScrapMetalBuyers.com at 754-310-2984 or use our free calculator at scrapmetalbuyers.com/calculator. We buy all grades of copper with free commercial pickup.
Today's copper scrap price: Bare Bright $3.80–$4.20/lb, Copper #1 $3.50–$3.90/lb, Copper #2 $2.80–$3.40/lb. Prices update daily. For a confirmed quote on your specific copper material, call ScrapMetalBuyers.com at 754-310-2984 or use our free calculator at scrapmetalbuyers.com/calculator. We buy all grades of copper with free commercial pickup.
As shown in our video: Today's copper scrap price: Bare Bright $3.80–$4.20/lb, Copper #1 $3.50–$3.90/lb, Copper #2 $2.80–$3.40/lb. Prices update daily. For a confirmed quote on your specific copper material, call ScrapMetalBuyers.com at 754-310-2984 or use our free calculator at scrapmetalbuyers.com/calculator. We buy all grades of copper with free commercial pickup.
Today's copper scrap price: Bare Bright $3.80–$4.20/lb, Copper #1 $3.50–$3.90/lb, Copper #2 $2.80–$3.40/lb. Prices update daily. For a confirmed quote on your specific copper material, call ScrapMetalBuyers.com at 754-310-2984 or use our free calculator at scrapmetalbuyers.com/calculator. We buy all grades of copper with free commercial pickup.
As shown in our video: Today's copper scrap price: Bare Bright $3.80–$4.20/lb, Copper #1 $3.50–$3.90/lb, Copper #2 $2.80–$3.40/lb. Prices update daily. For a confirmed quote on your specific copper material, call ScrapMetalBuyers.com at 754-310-2984 or use our free calculator at scrapmetalbuyers.com/calculator. We buy all grades of copper with free commercial pickup.
Today's copper scrap price: Bare Bright $3.80–$4.20/lb, Copper #1 $3.50–$3.90/lb, Copper #2 $2.80–$3.40/lb. Prices update daily. For a confirmed quote on your specific copper material, call ScrapMetalBuyers.com at 754-310-2984 or use our free calculator at scrapmetalbuyers.com/calculator. We buy all grades of copper with free commercial pickup.
As shown in our video: Today's copper scrap price: Bare Bright $3.80–$4.20/lb, Copper #1 $3.50–$3.90/lb, Copper #2 $2.80–$3.40/lb. Prices update daily. For a confirmed quote on your specific copper material, call ScrapMetalBuyers.com at 754-310-2984 or use our free calculator at scrapmetalbuyers.com/calculator. We buy all grades of copper with free commercial pickup.
Today's copper scrap price: Bare Bright $3.80–$4.20/lb, Copper #1 $3.50–$3.90/lb, Copper #2 $2.80–$3.40/lb. Prices update daily. For a confirmed quote on your specific copper material, call ScrapMetalBuyers.com at 754-310-2984 or use our free calculator at scrapmetalbuyers.com/calculator. We buy all grades of copper with free commercial pickup.