Wire and Cable Recycling
Bolduc’s experience in wire and cable recycling is unmatched in Vermont. We are a high-volume buyer with the ability to process both small and large quantities of wire. If your question about wire recycling is not answered below, contact us and we’ll be happy to assist you. See below for current prices and frequently asked questions. The list prices below apply to the general public. Contact us for our contractor pricing or help in sorting your material to get the best possible price.
Wire and Cable Recycling Prices
*Prices are subject to change due to market fluctuations.
Determine the content of wire versus plastic in your material by cutting a cross-section and comparing it to the information below. The percentages of copper in the wire are what the name implies, and the plastic waste is the other percentage. We appraise most wire and cables as needed in order to get you the best possible price for your material on a given day.
Bare, shiny/bright Copper wire.
Copper colored pipe with no solder, paint, or tarnish.
Copper pipe, wire, or bus bar with silver coating, solder, paint, or tarnish.
Copper sheets, flashing, or roof pans.
Sheet Copper with tar, wood, or shingles.
Sheet copper with lead coating
90% copper, 10% plastic insulation, without a silver coating. (6 awg and larger)
80% copper, 20% plastic insulation, THHN 8-16 awg, without a silver coating.
70% copper, 30% plastic insulation, without a silver coating.
65% copper, 35% plastic insulation, without a silver coating. Romex, UV/PV.
50% copper, 50% plastic insulation. Cat 5 & 6 without a shield or trace.
90% copper, 10% silver coating or welding lead.
65% copper, 35% with silver coating or trace. Fire alarm wire.
Automotive harness wire without a fuse box.
Extension cords, tool power cords, cat 5 or 6 with a trace.
Low grade wire, phone charger cords, and ribbon wire.
Copper wire shielded with a flexible aluminum armor.
Copper wire shielded with a flexible steel armor.
Used in cellular communication applications. Insulated thin copper with a hollow center.
Insulated copper wire with a shielding copper tape.
Insulated copper wire with a steel guide wire.
Insulated aluminum wire with a conductive copper shield.
Bare copper conductor with two copper strands and one steel strand.
Main TV transmission line, low % coated copper wire.
Any Christmas lights with or without bulbs.
50% recovery wire with a jelly filling inside the casing.
aluminum conductor steel reinforced wire
Clean aluminum wire
Telephone wire with steel guide wire
Copper wire with lead jacket
High voltage cable
Wire only – no computers
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is it worth it to strip the plastic coating off? It depends. Although you will get more per pound, you will ultimately have less weight. By shipping the wire as is, you can ensure that the plastic waste is properly disposed of.
- My wire is in a tangled mess and not separated. Will you still take it? Yes, but you will be paid at the lesser material weight. It doesn’t have to be reeled or rolled, but you’ll get the best price for separating
- I am a contractor, electrician, plumber. Does that mean anything? Yes, if you are a high volume user talk to us about how that affects your price or if a roll-off container would better suit your needs.