Turning in copper

That copper is worth money, many people know. What not everyone knows, however, is that a lot of households and businesses have unused copper lying around. Sometimes it even just ends up in the trash. A shame! We would like to tell you about the different types of copper, how to recognize them and how you, as an individual or company, can hand in your old copper to us.

Recycling at Van Pelt

The global copper supply is running out. With the electrification of our society, there is actually an increasing demand for copper, as copper is an important conductor for electricity. If you have old copper lying around, this scarcity naturally works in your favor; scarcity drives up the price. In addition, by having copper recycled, you are also creating a better environment. Copper mining is very harmful to the environment due to chemical contamination, high water consumption and CO2 emissions. In principle, copper can be recycled indefinitely.

Different types of copper

What types of copper are there and what do they provide?

Copper cables: Old, unused copper cables. This contains approximately 38% copper. Want to turn in copper cables? Then cut off the plugs for a higher yield.
Brass: Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc and consists of about 63% copper. Zinc is added to make the material hard and provides a yellow color. This is why we also call brass yellow copper.
Mixed copper: Mixing copper with other metals (for example, iron or stainless steel) makes the material more solid and can be used for such things as old pipes, faucets and gutters. Mixed copper contains approximately 96% copper and thus brings in a lot.
Hand-pinned copper: Copper in its purest form; not mixed another type of copper. It therefore achieves a copper percentage of more than 99%. Pure copper is soft and pliable. You can find this type of copper in old wiring and cables, when they have been made completely free of plastic.

buyer prices

Would you like to turn in copper? Try to sort the different types of copper as much as possible. That will yield the most. We like to be as transparent as possible. That is why you will always find an overview overview with current copper prices. When you bring copper to us, it is weighed in your presence and the proceeds are paid directly to you. This ensures that you always get a fair price for your old copper.

Turn in copper for businesses

As a company, do you regularly have copper or other materials to recycle? Then Van Pelt Recycling can unburden you in the recycling process. We place a container in a size of your choice, in which you can collect the waste to be recycled. When the container is full, you can simply report this to us and the full container will be exchanged for an empty one within 2 days. Would you like more information about this? Then please contact us!