Why Copper Cables Shouldn’t Go to Landfill And How to Recycle Them in Birmingham, Solihull & the West Midlands
Every year, tonnes of copper-rich cables and wires are thrown away, often ending up in landfill. But copper is one of the most valuable and recyclable materials in the world. If your business or trade is disposing of old wiring and not recycling it, you’re losing both value and a chance to reduce waste.
At Cable Wire Recycling, we help people across Birmingham, Solihull, and the wider West Midlands recycle copper cables the right way, with top prices paid, fast collections, and quick payments to your account.
Why Copper Cables Should Never Go in the Bin
Copper does not break down or lose quality, and it can be recycled again and again. This makes it one of the most valuable materials in the recycling chain and an important part of reducing waste.
When copper cables end up in landfill:
- The copper is lost forever
- Toxic coatings can leak into soil and water
- Businesses miss out on money they could reclaim
- It adds to the UK’s growing waste problem
If you work in a regulated industry, throwing away copper cable can even put your business at risk of non compliance.
Common Places Copper Cables Build Up
You might not realise how much copper based cabling collects over time. It often piles up:
- In the van after jobs
- Under the stairs from home clear outs
- In data cabinets after IT upgrades
- On building sites during rewires or strip outs
- In factories after machine shutdowns or maintenance
From a single bag of offcuts to full cable reels from major projects, we recycle it properly for you.
How to Recycle Cables with Copper Inside
We offer simple and reliable collection for any cable or wire with copper content, including:
- Electrical installation cable
- Armoured SWA cable
- Fibre optics with copper core
- Stripped copper bundles
- Appliance wiring
- Data and telecom cables
If it contains copper, we will collect it. Simple as that.
Where We Work
We operate from Fort Parkway in Birmingham and collect across:
- All of Birmingham including Digbeth, Erdington, Harborne, and Handsworth
- Solihull including Shirley, Monkspath, and Olton
- The wider West Midlands including Dudley, Walsall, Wolverhampton, and West Bromwich
Whether you are at a home, commercial unit, or construction site, we collect your cable quickly and responsibly.
Why Choose Cable Wire Recycling?
We specialise only in cables and wires, not general scrap. This means:
- Top prices paid for your copper cable
- Fast payment into your account
- No mixed scrap we deal with cable only
- Licensed and responsible recycling
- Easy booking and friendly service
You do the job, and we will take care of the copper safely and professionally.
Do the Right Thing with Your Cable Waste
Recycling copper cable benefits your wallet and the environment. Keep it out of landfill, keep your workspace tidy, and get paid for doing the right thing.
📍 Fort Parkway, Birmingham, B24 8DW
📞 0121 328 9858
📧 info@cablewirerecycling.co.uk
Get in touch today and turn cable clutter into something valuable.
