Cable often contains valuable aluminium, copper and lead – and sometimes even rarer metals. But there are extra-steps that stand between receiving cable and recycling it, when compared with a simple aluminium can or steel rod, for example. That’s why specialist cable recycling companies, like ours in Hassocks, exist. We have the machinery required to quickly strip away the cable itself, leaving the valuable metal exposed. Other on-site machines allow us to shred and separate the metal, making the process simple and efficient.
Once we have the metal, we can weigh and grade it to ensure you’re getting the right price. We keep an up-to-date spread sheet listing current scrap prices, so that we can always provide a competitive pay-out that you’ll struggle to find elsewhere. Please keep in mind that since the introduction of the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013, it’s been illegal to pay cash for scrap and you will need to accept bank transfer or cheque. Please also ensure you bring valid forms of identification with you, as these are essential.
We provide our services nationwide, so wherever you’re located – don’t hesitate to give us a call.
The main reason to recycle your unwanted cable is its impact on the environment. When you simply bin cable, it will head to landfill where it will take up space and take an incredibly long time to biodegrade. On top of this, the lack of re-purposing will mean more energy and finite resources used in the primary production process, in which new cable is made.
The second big reason is the money you can earn. When you send cable to landfill you earn nothing. When you choose Sussex Cable Recycling to dispense of it in an eco-friendly manner, you earn money doing so. This source of income can quickly add up as time goes on!