Scrap Copper Prices Auckland 2026
Current Auckland price: $8–$14/kg
Copper is the most valuable common scrap metal and Auckland's most traded non-ferrous commodity. We pay top market rates for all grades of copper from Auckland residential, commercial, and industrial sources.
Copper Grades We Buy
- Bare Bright Copper — Clean stripped wire, uncoated, untinned: $12–$14/kg
- #1 Copper — Clean copper pipe and fittings, no fittings or insulation: $10–$12/kg
- #2 Copper — Mixed copper with solder, paint, or minor impurities: $8–$10/kg
- Copper Radiators — Automotive and industrial radiators: $3.50–$6/kg
- Insulated Copper Wire — Price depends on copper content percentage
Common Sources of Copper Scrap in Auckland
Residential renovations in Auckland generate significant copper scrap — plumbing pipe replacements, old hot water cylinders, electrical wiring, and heat pump components. Commercial demolition sites, industrial facilities, and electrical contracting produce copper wire, busbars, and transformer cores.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the price of copper scrap in Auckland?
Copper scrap in Auckland ranges from $8–$14/kg depending on grade. Bare bright wire pays the most. Contact us for today's exact rates.
What grades of copper do you buy?
We buy all copper grades — bare bright, #1, #2, copper pipe, radiators, and insulated wire. All Auckland suburbs covered.