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Stripping the insulation from copper wire can increase its value by 30–50% . Use a utility knife or a wire stripping machine for larger volumes.

To qualify as "#1 Prepared Steel," pieces usually must be clean, at least 1/4 inch thick, and cut into manageable sizes (often 3 feet or smaller). Typical Scrap Metal Prices (Estimated)

Bare Bright Copper (stripped, shiny wire) is the highest-paying grade. #1 Copper is clean pipe, while #2 Copper has paint, solder, or corrosion.

Use a magnet to quickly categorize your haul. This determines which "pile" your piece belongs in:

"Clean" metal is free of attachments. If you leave plastic, rubber, or wood on a piece, it is downgraded to "dirty" or "shred" metal, which pays the lowest rates.

If the magnet sticks, it is likely iron or steel. These are common but usually have lower value.