Phoenix, AZ · Copper only · Business sellers only
We buy your copper wire. You keep working.
Copper Choppers buys copper and copper wire from Arizona contractors and businesses. We drop off a bin for free, pick it up when it's full, and pay you within 24 hours.
Who we buy from
Copper buyers for the trades
We focus on one metal so we can grade it fast and pay fairly. If your crews pull copper wire off job sites, we want to be the place it goes.
- Electrical contractors
- HVAC companies
- Solar installers
- Demolition crews
- Telecom & low-voltage
- Data centers
- Manufacturers
- Facilities & maintenance
To sell to us, bring one of these
- A business license
- An Arizona TPT (transaction privilege tax) number
- A federal EIN
- A contractor's license
We are only able to purchase from registered businesses or licensed electrical contractors at this time.
How it works
From job site to paid in four steps
Request a bin
Send us your business info through the contact form. We drop off a bin at your shop or yard for free.
Fill it with wire
Toss in copper and copper wire as it comes off your jobs. We can provide multiple bins as needed.
We pick it up
Once the bin is full, pickup is free. We weigh and grade it at our Phoenix facility.
You get paid
Check or ACH within 24 hours of the load reaching us. Most loads are paid the same day.
Price list
Copper & copper wire prices
Prices are per pound and paid to verified business sellers. Copper is the only metal we buy.
Copper 4 grades
| Material | Price per lb |
|---|---|
| Bare Bright CopperClean, shiny, unalloyed bare wire. No insulation, tarnish, paint or solder. | $5.45/lb |
| #1 CopperClean, unalloyed pipe, bus bar or heavy wire. No fittings, paint or solder. | $5.35/lb |
| #2 CopperUnalloyed copper with some solder, paint, coating or oxidation. | $5.20/lb |
| #2 B-Grade CopperHeavier contamination or oxidation than #2. | $4.85/lb |
Copper Wire 10 grades
| Material | Price per lb |
|---|---|
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire 90%Heavy-gauge single conductor. | $4.20/lb |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire 80% | $4.05/lb |
| RomexNon-metallic sheathed building wire. | $3.15/lb |
| Fire Alarm Wire | $2.60/lb |
| 50% Insulated Copper Wire | $2.00/lb |
| Cat 5/6 Wire | $2.00/lb |
| Wire Harnesses | $2.00/lb |
| 35% Low-Grade Insulated Copper WireThin-gauge or multi-strand. | $1.00/lb |
| Jelly WireGel-filled telecom cable. | $0.80/lb |
| Christmas Lights | $0.40/lb |
Pricing terms
- Copper prices follow the metals market and are updated as needed. If you have questions regarding pricing, please contact us and we'd be happy to help.
- Every load is weighed and graded at our Phoenix facility, and we provide you with photos and a digital invoice for each load.
- We buy only from verified businesses with a business license, Arizona TPT number, or EIN.
- Bin dropoff and pickup are free. We pick up once your bin is full.
- Payment is by check or ACH within 24 hours of the load arriving at our facility.
- We buy copper and copper wire only. Other metals are not accepted at this time. This helps us keep our copper pricing competitive.
Common questions
Before you call
Do you buy scrap copper from the public?
To sell your copper and wire to Copper Choppers, we require a valid business license, Arizona TPT number, EIN, or contractor's license.
What materials do you buy?
Copper and copper wire only: bare bright, #1 and #2 copper, insulated copper wire, Romex, fire alarm wire, Cat 5/6 wire, wire harnesses and more. See the full price list above.
Is the bin pickup really free?
Yes. We drop off a bin at no charge and pick it up free once it is full. We can provide multiple bins as needed.
How and when do I get paid?
By check or ACH within 24 hours of your load arriving at our facility. Most loads are paid the same day.
What areas do you serve?
We're based in south Phoenix and serve businesses across the Phoenix metro and central Arizona. Reach out with your location and we'll confirm pickup.
Got copper piling up on the job?
Request a free bin and we'll handle the rest.