Easy to Find, Easy To Recycle
Copper can be found in unlikely places ranging from household appliances such as air conditioners to water bottles. Copper also has high recyclability which can be used to your advantage. Through proper segregation, removal, disposal and recycling of your copper metal scraps, you can easily contribute to improving the environment.
Copper Is a 100% Recyclable Metal
Benefits of Copper Recycling
- Copper is a very cost-effective metal to recycle
- Copper can be recycled multiple times without loss in quality
- Recycled copper accounts for nearly 75% of copper-based products
- Recycling copper reduces emissions as opposed to refining or smelting
- Recycled copper retains almost its full original value
At Norman's Scrap Metal, we accept any length of copper wire, pipe, tubing, PVC and insulated wires for recycling. We also take parts such as electric motors, compressor motors, radiators made of copper, coils and appliances. Our friendly team is just a phone call away from offering quick and quality scrap removal for your copper waste.
NSW Compliance When Selling Copper Scrap Metal
NSW law governs every copper scrap metal transaction. The key legislation is the Scrap Metal Industry Act 2016, supported by the Scrap Metal Industry Regulation 2024, with significant amendments commencing 1 September 2024.
What to bring and expect:
- Valid photo ID such as a current driver's licence or passport.
- A brief account of where the copper came from, particularly for high-value or job-site material.
- Your bank account details for payment. Paying or receiving cash for scrap metal is illegal in NSW, and all transactions must be completed through traceable methods such as electronic transfer.
- Mandatory dealer registration, designed to combat copper theft and improve transparency, now applies across the sector. Norman's Scrap Metal operates as a registered dealer in full compliance with NSW Police SLED requirements.
For copper pickups or drop-off enquiries across St Marys, NSW, and surrounds, call Norman's Scrap Metal on 02 4732 1683 or visit the pickup and bin service page to organise a collection.
