The market for wire recycling has grown considerably over the last few years.

When old and unwanted wires are recycled, it results in a smaller amount of raw materials needed to manufacture new products and drastically reduces the amount of wires dumped into landfills.

One of the most financially viable and attractive wires for recycling is copper since it is used in so many ways and places, from household wires to commercial air conditioning systems. This is mainly because copper is a very good electricity conductor, it is always in demand and you can be paid up to $4 per pound. Apart from copper, other wires that contain metals such as brass and aluminum can also be recycled. Whatever kind of wire you may have, the bottom line is that you and the environment are both better-off when you recycle your wire. Fortunately, there are now many companies that operate by buying old wire for recycling.

The first step to wire recycling is to remove any insulation. This is normally done by manually stripping off the insulation strip from the wire. Another way to separate the insulation is to use steel rollers which is typically done by other professional recyclers. Many recycling companies might employ various methods of recycling but they all follow the same goal of separating the wires from its casing to expose the precious metal. Once this process is done, the concentrated copper or any type of metal is extracted. 

While wire recycling can be done yourself, it would be a tedious and time-consuming process. The better alternative is to send all your unwanted and unused wires to any professional recycler near you. It will not only help reduce your waste but you will also aid in keeping the environment safer. Just make sure that you choose a reputable and trust worthy company.