Types of Copper We Recycle

Copper is graded based on purity and condition. Whether you have clean manufacturing offcuts or mixed demolition scrap, we process it all.

Bare Bright (Milberry)

The highest paying grade. Clean, unalloyed, uncoated copper wire (thicker than 16 gauge). Free of tarnishing, insulation, and paint.

Heavy Copper

Clean copper tubing, pipes, and bus bars. Must be free of brass fittings, solder, paint, and significant oxidation to qualify.

Light Copper

Thin gauge copper, roofing copper, gutters, and kettles. May include light amounts of paint, solder, or surface oxidation.

Insulated Wire (ICW)

PVC-coated electrical cables, data cables, and communication wiring. We buy unstripped wire and process it through our granulators.


Drive-Through Drop-Off

Bring your copper directly to our Perth yard. Fast weighing on certified digital scales, assistance with unloading, and immediate payment.


No minimum quantity required

Cash or immediate bank transfer

Commercial Bin Hire

Secure stillages and skip bins delivered to your site. Perfect for workshops, manufacturing facilities, or ongoing construction projects.


Lockable bins to prevent theft

Scheduled swap-outs and collections

Industrial Strip-outs

Specialized team available for major cable recovery, decommissioning, and factory clearouts involving heavy copper infrastructure.


Large scale asset recovery

Specialized lifting equipment


Copper Recycling FAQs

Common questions about selling and preparing your scrap copper for the best possible return.

Scrap copper can primarily be found around the electrical and Plumbing trade industry.

Prices are subject to daily changes, influenced by the current live market. For the most up-to-date pricing information, feel free to contact us today!

In order to sell copper (or any derivatives like brass etc..), you are required to present a licensed purchaser such as King Scrap Metals with 100 points of ID. These must include one photo ID such as, passport or drivers licence, along with one proof of address issued in the last three months such as utility bill, payslip, bank statement. The address and name on the proof of address must match those on the photo ID.

If you are unsure if your material is scrap copper, send us a photo by email to contact@kingscrapmetals.com.au or bring it to our yard in Malaga where our sales team can have a look and analyse the material.

Check Today's Copper Prices

Copper prices fluctuate with the global market. Contact our buying team today to lock in the best rate for your scrap copper or to schedule a collection.