Premium Copper Recycling Services
Copper is one of the most valuable materials in the recycling industry due to its infinite recyclability and essential role in modern infrastructure. At National Metal Solutions, we provide high-precision weighing and fair, market-based pricing for all grades of copper. Whether you have a few pounds of household tubing or a few tons of industrial bus bars, we ensure you get the maximum value for your metal.
Copper Grades We Accept
Not all copper is created equal. Understanding the grades helps you get paid accurately:
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Bare Bright Copper: The “Gold Standard.” This is clean, untinned, uncoated, unalloyed copper wire, no thinner than 16 gauge.
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#1 Copper: Clean copper tubing or bus bars free of solder, paint, or brass fittings.
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#2 Copper: Oxidized or “dirty” copper tubing, wire with light coating/solder, and miscellaneous copper solids.
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Insulated Copper Wire (ICW): Ranging from high-yield 90% recovery wire down to standard household Romex and extension cords.
Our Process: Transparent & Professional
We take the guesswork out of scrap metal. When you bring your copper to our facility or schedule a pickup, we follow a strict protocol:
Digital Inspection: Our specialists inspect and grade your material right in front of you.
Certified Weighing: We use state-certified scales to ensure every ounce is accounted for.
Real-Time Pricing: Our rates are tied to the current commodities market, ensuring you receive a competitive offer based on the day’s trading.
Environmental Impact
Recycling copper is a critical part of a sustainable future. Producing “new” copper from ore requires significantly more energy than recycling existing material. By partnering with us, you are:
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Reducing CO2 emissions by up to 85% compared to mining.
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Conserving precious natural resources.
Pro-Tip: Maximize Your Payout
Sort Before You Visit: Remove brass fittings, steel clips, and heavy solder from your copper pipes. By separating your “Clean #1” from your “Dirty #2,” you ensure that the entire load isn’t downgraded to the lower price point.