We buy copper wire scrap, aluminium wire scrap, insulated cable, motor winding wire, armoured cables, and all electrical wire waste — from households, factories, construction sites, and warehouses across India.
Call Now: +91 82978 65751Wire and cable scrap is among the most valuable categories of recyclable material generated by India's electrical, construction, manufacturing, and telecommunications industries. Every building renovation, factory upgrade, infrastructure project, and equipment overhaul generates wire scrap as an inevitable by-product — from electrical wiring stripped during building refurbishment to industrial cables removed during plant decommissioning. This material is not waste; it is a copper and aluminium commodity with strong and consistent market demand that most sellers significantly undervalue by working with the wrong buyer.
At A S Traders, we are professional wire and cable scrap buyers with the expertise to accurately identify, grade, and price every category of wire scrap at fair market rates. Whether you have a bag of old household copper wiring or an entire construction site clearance involving tonnes of armoured cable and control wiring, we handle everything the same way: a site visit, transparent digital weighing, grade-based pricing in your presence, and payment made the same day.
We serve households, electricians, construction companies, electrical contractors, engineering manufacturers, telecom infrastructure operators, power utilities, and demolition contractors across India's major cities and industrial zones. Our team understands the critical difference between bare bright copper and insulated cable, between heavy-gauge aluminium overhead line and fine-gauge motor winding wire — and we price accordingly, ensuring you always receive the correct value for what you are selling.
India's copper and aluminium recycling industry is one of the most active secondary metals markets in the world. Copper wire scrap is among the most liquid recycling commodities in the Indian market, driven by consistent demand from secondary copper smelters, wire drawing mills, and brass manufacturers across Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, and Telangana. Aluminium wire scrap feeds a well-established network of secondary aluminium smelters and cable manufacturers. The demand for well-classified, clean wire scrap from these industrial buyers is structurally strong — making wire scrap one of the highest-value recycling streams available to sellers who know how to present it correctly.
Unlike many scrap categories, wire scrap value is dramatically affected by grade classification and insulation status. A kilogram of bare bright copper wire is worth significantly more than a kilogram of heavy insulated cable because the copper recovery rate differs substantially. Working with a specialist buyer like A S Traders — who correctly identifies every grade, prices each stream individually, and does not blend high-value bare wire with insulated lots — consistently delivers better total returns than selling everything as a mixed cable lot to a general waste dealer.
From a single household clearance of old electrical wiring to a multi-site construction or industrial cable programme, A S Traders brings professionalism, certified weighing, and immediate settlement to every wire scrap transaction across India.
Wire scrap is not a single material — it is a family of grades spanning copper, aluminium, and mixed conductor types, each processed differently and valued at different rates. A S Traders has the expertise to correctly identify, separate, and price every wire grade you bring us. Here is a complete guide to what we buy and where each grade is typically generated:
| Scrap Type | Common Properties | Common Sources | Value Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bare Bright Copper Wire | Uncoated, unalloyed, bright copper conductor, no insulation, no solder | Factory wire offcuts, stripped electrical wire, bus bars, copper coil offcuts from electronics manufacturers | Premium Value |
| Stripped / Clean Copper Wire | Insulation removed, may have minor oxidation | Building rewiring, household electrical upgrades, workshop wiring, motor rewinding operations | High Value |
| Insulated Copper Wire & Cable | PVC, rubber, or XLPE insulated copper conductors | Building demolition, electrical contractor waste, appliance wiring, control cables, instrument cables | Standard–High Value |
| Motor Winding & Transformer Wire | Enamelled copper magnet wire, fine gauge | Motor rewinding shops, transformer repair units, generator servicing, pump motor repairs | High Value |
| Armoured & Power Cables | Steel wire armoured (SWA), XLPE insulated, large-section conductors | Construction site electrical installations, industrial power distribution, infrastructure upgrades, substation work | Standard–High Value |
| Aluminium Wire & Overhead Line | Bare or insulated aluminium, ACSR, AAC overhead conductors | Power distribution line replacement, utility maintenance, construction site temporary power, overhead line renewal | Standard Value |
| Telecommunication & Data Cables | Multi-pair copper, coaxial, fibre infrastructure copper | Telecom network upgrades, data centre decommissioning, office IT rewiring, broadband infrastructure replacement | Standard Value |
| Mixed / Tangled Wire Scrap | Multi-grade, various insulation types, may include non-copper conductors | General electrical waste, building clearances, workshop clean-outs, mixed industrial cable accumulation | Assessed On-Site |
Not sure which grade of wire scrap you have? Our team identifies and grades your scrap on-site using industry expertise before any price is confirmed. You are never locked into a rate before you know exactly what you are selling.
From a bundle of old household copper wiring to a complete building or industrial site cable clearance, we accept every form of wire and cable scrap at competitive rates. Here are the most common categories we collect:
The highest-value wire scrap category. Bare bright copper wire, stripped electrical wiring, insulated copper cable, and general copper conductor scrap from every source — household rewiring, factory upgrades, electrical contractor clearances, and construction site electrical installations. Copper wire scrap is priced by grade, with bare and stripped wire commanding the strongest rates.
Enamelled copper magnet wire from electric motor rewinds, transformer cores, generator rewinding, and electrical coil manufacturing. Motor winding wire is fine-gauge copper with an enamel coating and commands strong rates due to its high copper content. We collect in bulk from motor rewinding shops, pump repair workshops, and electrical equipment service centres across India.
Armoured cables, power cables, control wiring, and general electrical cable waste from building construction, infrastructure development, industrial plant construction, and commercial building fit-outs. Construction projects generate large volumes of cable offcuts and surplus wiring — a high-value scrap stream that most contractors never fully monetise due to working with general waste dealers rather than specialist wire scrap buyers.
Multi-pair copper telephone cable, coaxial cable, structured data cabling, and copper telecom infrastructure from office IT rewiring, data centre decommissioning, broadband network upgrades, and telecom infrastructure replacement programmes. Telecoms copper is a consistent and well-valued wire scrap stream from IT and communications operations of all sizes.
Bare aluminium wire, ACSR overhead conductors, aluminium cable, and aluminium electrical infrastructure from power distribution line maintenance, utility upgrades, construction site temporary power installations, and overhead line renewal programmes. Aluminium wire scrap is a distinct commodity stream priced independently from copper and valued by secondary aluminium processors.
Control cables, signal wiring, sensor cables, and internal machine wiring from decommissioned industrial equipment, factory shutdowns, CNC machine removals, and plant upgrades. Industrial equipment wiring is often high-grade copper in good condition — correctly valued and separated by our team for maximum seller return.
Vehicle wire harnesses, automotive loom, battery cables, and general automotive electrical scrap from vehicle dismantlers, automotive repair workshops, end-of-life vehicle processing, and automotive component manufacturers. Automotive wiring contains a mix of copper conductors in varying gauges — assessed and valued correctly for each stream.
Old household electrical wiring, conduit wire, plug and socket cables, appliance flex, extension leads, and general household copper wire from home renovations, apartment electrical upgrades, and property clearances. No lot is too small — we organise convenient collection for household sellers in all major cities with same-day or next-day pickup.
Mixed wire and cable scrap from industrial clearances, factory clean-outs, building demolitions, and general electrical waste accumulation. Mixed lots are assessed on-site based on estimated copper and aluminium recovery. Our team can identify the fastest practical route to improving your return — whether that is basic separation before weighing or selling as-is at a blended rate.
Our collection process is designed to be completely transparent and zero-hassle from your end. No complicated negotiations, no surprise deductions after loading, no delays between weighing and payment.
Contact us at +91 82978 65751 and describe your wire scrap — type (copper or aluminium), approximate quantity, insulated or bare, and your location. We will give you an immediate response and schedule a collection at your convenience.
Our team arrives at your premises, inspects the wire scrap, grades the material (bare copper, insulated cable, aluminium wire, mixed lot etc.), and weighs everything using certified calibrated digital scales — in your presence. No guesswork, no estimates.
We present a clear offer based on scrap grade, metal type, weight, insulation factor, and current market rates. You receive a printed weight slip with a full breakdown. No post-collection adjustments, no renegotiations after loading.
Payment is made immediately — cash, UPI, or bank transfer. Our team loads and transports the scrap at no cost. Your site is cleared the same day, clean and operationally ready.
Accurate grade identification is the core of fair wire scrap pricing. Copper wire has multiple pricing tiers depending on purity and insulation status — our team ensures every tier is correctly identified and paid at its true market rate.
Understanding what drives wire scrap value helps sellers make better decisions — including when to sell, whether to strip insulation, how to sort, and how to avoid the most common mistakes that reduce realisation significantly.
Copper is one of the most valuable base metals on the global commodity market, and wire scrap is one of the primary sources of secondary copper feeding India's re-melting industry. The price differential between bare bright copper wire and insulated cable scrap is substantial — because bare copper can be fed directly into a melting furnace with minimal processing loss, while insulated cable requires a shredding and separation process that reduces the net metal recovery rate. This is why working with a specialist wire scrap buyer who correctly identifies each grade and prices it at the appropriate tier — rather than averaging the entire lot at the lowest rate — consistently delivers better financial outcomes for sellers.
India's secondary copper processing sector is concentrated in industrial clusters in Gujarat (Alang, Bhavnagar), Tamil Nadu, and Rajasthan, with significant demand also from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh-based manufacturers. These buyers actively differentiate between wire scrap grades, creating a direct financial incentive for sellers who invest even modest effort in basic grade separation and insulation removal before collection.
As India's electrification, renewable energy infrastructure, and telecommunications networks continue to expand, the demand for copper in new cables, motors, transformers, and electrical equipment continues to grow — and secondary copper from recycled wire scrap plays a critical role in meeting that demand without relying entirely on primary mining. The economic and environmental case for copper wire recycling is compelling and well-understood by India's secondary metals industry. For businesses and contractors generating wire scrap regularly, this structural demand means a consistent and increasingly well-priced revenue stream — provided they work with buyers who price correctly by grade.
The most impactful decision a wire scrap seller can make is whether to strip insulation before selling. Bare or stripped copper wire consistently commands a significantly higher per-kg rate than the same weight of insulated cable — because the recycler receives a higher copper yield per tonne processed. For thick-gauge copper cable where insulation is easy to remove, stripping before weighing can materially increase your total payout. For thin-gauge or tightly wound wiring where stripping is labour-intensive, selling insulated may still be the more practical option. Our team will assess your specific lot and advise on whether stripping makes financial sense — we have no interest in recommending additional work to you unless the return justifies it.
The second most common reason wire scrap sellers receive lower returns than they should is mixing different wire grades into a single lot. When bare copper wire offcuts are bundled together with insulated cable, armoured cables, and aluminium wiring, the buyer must value the entire consignment at a blended rate — which reduces your return on the high-value bare copper to a fraction of what it would command as a separate lot. Keeping bare or stripped copper separate from insulated cable, and aluminium wire separate from copper, is a low-effort step that makes a meaningful financial difference on any worthwhile volume of wire scrap.
We serve the full spectrum of wire and cable scrap sellers — from individual households to large-scale industrial and infrastructure operations. Here are the main client types we work with on a regular basis:
One of the most consistent generators of copper wire scrap in India. Cable offcuts, conduit wire trimmings, surplus wiring from panel installations, and stripped wire waste from electrical contracting work on commercial, residential, and industrial projects. We provide regular scheduled pickup for electrical contractors generating ongoing wire scrap volumes, turning everyday offcuts into a reliable additional revenue stream.
Building construction, fit-outs, and demolition projects generate significant volumes of copper and aluminium cable scrap. From new-build electrical installations to building strip-outs and demolitions, construction sites accumulate cable offcuts and redundant wiring that represents a consistent high-value scrap stream when sold to a specialist wire buyer rather than a general waste contractor.
Motor rewinding operations generate enamelled copper winding wire as a regular by-product of every motor repair job. This fine-gauge copper magnet wire is high-value scrap that accumulates quickly in any active rewinding shop. We provide regular collection schedules for motor winding shops, transformer repair units, and generator service centres generating ongoing copper winding wire scrap.
Copper wire offcuts, cable waste, and electrical component scrap from manufacturing operations, assembly lines, and engineering units. Industrial wire scrap from manufacturing facilities is typically clean, well-classified, and commands above-average recycling rates. We handle ongoing collection programmes for manufacturers generating regular volumes of electrical wire and cable scrap.
Copper telephone cable, data cabling, coaxial cable, and general telecom infrastructure from network upgrades, office refit projects, data centre decommissioning, and broadband infrastructure replacement. Telecom copper is a well-valued wire scrap stream from IT and communications operations — with some projects generating thousands of metres of redundant copper cabling in a single clearance.
Overhead aluminium conductor, ACSR, armoured power cable, and high-voltage electrical infrastructure from power distribution line replacement, substation upgrades, and transmission infrastructure renewal. Power infrastructure scrap often involves large volumes of aluminium and copper conductor in good condition — a high-value clearance requiring specialist logistics and pricing expertise.
Vehicle wire harnesses, battery cables, automotive looms, and general vehicle electrical scrap from automotive dismantling operations, vehicle recycling yards, and garage clearances. Automotive wiring contains copper in various gauges and grades — we assess and price each stream correctly rather than blending everything at the lowest rate.
Old household electrical wiring, appliance flex, plug cables, extension leads, and accumulated household copper wire from home renovations, apartment rewiring, and property clearances. No lot is too small — we organise convenient collection for household sellers and individual electricians across all major cities with same-day or next-day pickup available.
Wire scrap is worth significantly more when handled correctly before sale. These practical steps can measurably improve your per-kg return and total payout:
If you have thick-gauge copper cable where insulation can be easily removed — for example, large-section power cables, armoured cable conductors, or industrial control cable — stripping the copper before weighing will improve your per-kg return because bare copper commands a meaningfully higher rate than the equivalent weight of insulated cable. The financial benefit of stripping depends on the gauge, the copper recovery percentage, and the labour involved. For fine-gauge wiring where stripping is impractical, selling insulated is perfectly acceptable and we price it fairly. Our team will assess your specific lot and tell you honestly whether stripping makes financial sense.
Copper and aluminium are separate commodity streams with entirely different pricing. When copper and aluminium wire are mixed in a single lot, the buyer must assess the entire consignment at a blended rate that reduces your return on the higher-value copper. Even simple separation — keeping copper wiring in one area and aluminium overhead line or cable in another — ensures each metal is priced at its correct rate. This is particularly relevant for electrical contractors and construction sites that work with both materials regularly.
Within copper wire scrap, different grades exist: bare bright copper commands the highest rate, followed by stripped copper, then insulated copper cable, then mixed cable lots. If your operation generates multiple copper grades — for example, bare bus bar offcuts from an electrical panel shop and insulated cable waste from wiring installation — keeping these separate for individual pricing significantly improves your total return. Blending premium-grade bare copper with insulated cable costs you the premium on the bare copper every time.
The most common contaminants in wire scrap lots are steel (from cable armour, conduit, and fixing hardware), rubber (from grommets and seals), and general plastic waste. While steel armour is separated during cable processing, its presence in a lot reduces the overall copper yield percentage and therefore the rate you receive. Where it is practically feasible to remove obvious steel conduit, pull out armour sheaths on armoured cable, or separate plastic packaging from wire scrap before weighing, doing so consistently improves your net realisation. Our team will advise on the most practical preparation steps for your specific situation.
Like all recyclable materials, wire scrap attracts better per-kg rates in bulk. If your workshop or electrical contracting business generates wire scrap gradually — cable offcuts, stripped wiring, surplus conduit wire — designating a dedicated collection bin or storage drum and building volume before calling us will consistently improve your per-kg return. Our team can advise on the practical threshold volume for your specific scrap stream and location during our first collection visit.
Insist on a printed digital weight slip for every transaction. This gives you a documented record for accounts, GST compliance, and internal reporting. A S Traders provides printed receipts as standard on every collection — this is not optional. Any buyer who cannot or will not provide documented weighing records should be treated as a red flag. Proper documentation also protects you in any subsequent audit or compliance review by tax authorities.
A S Traders collects wire and cable scrap across India's major cities and industrial zones. Our logistics network covers:
Not sure if we serve your area? Call us directly — we confirm coverage and arrange collection for all qualifying wire and cable scrap lots.
A S Traders buys all major categories of wire and cable scrap — bare bright copper wire, stripped copper wire, insulated copper cable, motor winding and transformer wire, armoured power cables, aluminium wire and overhead conductors, telecommunication and data cables, automotive wire harnesses, industrial control cables, and general household electrical wiring. Both sorted single-grade lots and mixed cable scrap are accepted, assessed on-site, and priced accordingly.
Wire scrap is priced based on metal type (copper or aluminium), grade classification (bare, stripped, or insulated), conductor gauge, insulation type, contamination level, and current market demand from secondary copper and aluminium processors. Bare bright copper commands the highest rate, followed by stripped copper, then insulated copper cable, then mixed lots. Aluminium wire is priced on its own separate scale. Our team confirms the price on-site before any commitment — you are never locked in before you know exactly what you are selling.
Stripping insulation typically improves your per-kg return because bare copper wire commands a significantly higher rate than insulated cable. However, the financial benefit of stripping depends on cable gauge, copper recovery percentage, and the practical effort involved. For thick-gauge cable where insulation strips easily, it is usually worth doing. For fine-gauge or tightly wound wire, selling insulated may be more practical. Our team will assess your specific lot and advise honestly on whether stripping makes financial sense for your situation.
Yes. We provide free on-site collection for qualifying wire and cable scrap lots. Our team visits your factory, construction site, workshop, or household and handles all loading and transportation at no charge. Contact us with your quantity and location and we will confirm the collection arrangement that works for you.
Yes. We accept mixed wire and cable scrap including tangled, insulated, and multi-grade lots from factory clearances, demolition sites, and industrial clean-outs. Mixed lots are assessed on-site and priced according to estimated metal recovery. Sorted, single-grade lots will always attract better per-kg rates, and our team can advise on practical sorting steps to improve your return before collection.
Payment is made immediately after weighing and price confirmation at your site — the same day, with no delays. We pay via cash, UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm), or direct bank transfer via NEFT or IMPS. Industrial clients with recurring collection arrangements can also opt for agreed-cycle bank settlements for operational convenience.
Yes. We purchase wire scrap from households, individual electricians, small workshops, and retail units — not just large industrial clients. Old household copper wiring, appliance cables, and accumulated electrical wire from home renovations are all accepted. Contact us with the type and approximate quantity and we will arrange the most convenient collection for your situation, including same-day or next-day pickup for qualifying lots.
For standard household and commercial wire scrap lots, we typically arrange same-day or next-day collection. For large industrial or construction site clearances involving bulk cable and wire scrap, we conduct a prior site assessment to plan logistics and then schedule collection on a confirmed date that works for your operation without disrupting your workflow.
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