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Copper Scrap Buyers — All of Florida

We Buy
Copper
Scrap.

All grades, any quantity. CRC Buyers pays top dollar for copper scrap throughout Florida — bare bright to insulated wire. Pickup available statewide.

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Copper Grades

All Grades
Accepted

Copper is graded by purity and contamination level. We buy every grade — and if you're not sure what you have, just send us a photo.

Bare Bright Copper
Highest Value Grade
Clean, uncoated, unalloyed copper wire and cable stripped of all insulation. No solder, paint, or coating. The highest-paying copper grade.
Common sources: stripped wire, bright copper tubing
#1 Copper
High Value
Unalloyed copper pipe, bus bars, and wire free from excessive oxidation, paint, or solder. Minor surface oxidation is acceptable.
Common sources: plumbing pipe, bus bars, transformer wire
#2 Copper
Mid Value
Miscellaneous copper with light oxidation, solder, paint, or coating. Also includes unalloyed copper fittings and light gauge wire.
Common sources: old plumbing, fittings, painted pipe
Copper Pipe & Tubing
Priced by Grade
Copper pipe from plumbing, HVAC, and refrigeration applications. Priced based on condition — clean pipe grades as #1, painted or soldered as #2.
Common sources: plumbing demo, HVAC contractors
Insulated Copper Wire
Priced by Recovery %
Wire with insulation intact — romex, THHN, extension cords, appliance cord, and building wire. Priced by copper recovery percentage based on wire gauge.
Common sources: electricians, construction, demolition
Copper Bus Bars & Sheet
High Value
Flat copper bars, sheets, and plate from electrical switchgear, panels, and industrial equipment. Typically grades as #1 or better.
Common sources: electrical panels, switchgear, transformers
How Pricing Works

What Affects Your
Copper Price

Copper scrap pricing is based on the daily COMEX copper price — the global benchmark for copper commodity trading. From there, the price you receive depends on your copper's grade, quantity, and condition.

At CRC Buyers, we use current market rates. We don't lowball — we want you to come back and send your colleagues.

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COMEX Spot Price
The daily copper market price drives the base rate. Higher spot = higher payout for you.
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Grade / Purity
Bare bright pays the highest percentage of spot. Each step down (insulated wire, mixed copper) pays less.
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Quantity
Larger quantities can improve your per-pound rate. Commercial lots and recurring accounts get the best pricing.
Pro Tip
Strip Your Wire Before You Call
Stripped bare bright copper pays significantly more than insulated wire. If you have romex, THHN, or other insulated wire, stripping it before you sell can increase your payout by 30–50% depending on wire gauge.
Not sure if it's worth stripping? Send us a photo and we'll tell you exactly how much more you'd get — and whether the labor is worth it for your quantity.
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Our Copper Customers

Who Sells
Copper to CRC

We buy copper from individuals, tradespeople, and commercial operations throughout Florida — any quantity.

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Electricians
Wire drops, leftover cable, and jobsite copper accumulation from electrical contractors statewide.
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Plumbers
Copper pipe and fittings from plumbing replacements, remodels, and commercial projects.
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HVAC Techs
Copper refrigerant tubing, coils, and line sets from HVAC replacements and equipment pull-outs.
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Homeowners
Copper pipe from remodels, old wiring, or appliances. Any amount is worth a call.
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Manufacturers
Bus bars, sheet, and copper scrap from manufacturing, fabrication, and assembly operations.
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Demo & Construction
Copper recovered from building demolition, renovation, and construction site cleanouts.
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Utility & Industrial
Transformer windings, switchgear, bus bar, and high-voltage copper from utility and industrial sources.
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Machine Shops
Copper and bronze turnings, bar ends, and copper-alloy scrap from machining operations.
Common Questions

Copper Scrap FAQ

What is the best grade of copper to sell?
Bare bright copper pays the most — it's clean, stripped, uncoated, and unalloyed. #1 copper comes next (clean pipe and wire with minimal oxidation), then #2 (mixed, painted, or soldered copper). Insulated wire pays based on the copper recovery percentage for that wire gauge. Stripping your wire before selling always increases your payout.
Where can I sell copper near me in Florida?
CRC Buyers purchases copper scrap throughout all of Florida. If you're in the Tampa Bay area, you can drop off directly. For other Florida locations, we offer free pickup for qualifying quantities. Call us at 813-845-4168 or fill out the form below — we'll let you know the best option for your situation.
How do I know what grade my copper is?
The easiest way is to send us a photo. Most common grades are easy to identify: bright, stripped wire is bare bright; clean pipe with no paint is #1; pipe with solder joints or paint is #2; wire with insulation still on is insulated wire. If you're mixing grades, we weigh and price each grade separately.
Do you pick up copper scrap in Florida?
Yes. We offer free copper pickup throughout Florida for qualifying quantities. Commercial lots, large residential cleanouts, and high-value accumulations always qualify. Text us a photo of your copper and your city — we'll confirm pickup and schedule a time that works for you.
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Ready to Sell
Your Copper?

Tell us what you have and we'll give you a fast, fair quote. A photo helps us price it accurately.

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Phone / Text813-845-4168
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Emailcrcbuyers0117@gmail.com
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PickupFree — all of Florida