Are old cables, chargers and small electronics worth keeping aside for scrap?
Short answer: Copper cable and power leads are often worth keeping, because the copper inside is valuable, whereas chargers, remotes and small electronics hold only small amounts of metal and can contain batteries and circuit boards that need separate, careful handling, so cables are generally worth collecting in bulk and small electronics are usually better taken to a dedicated e-waste drop-off or sold as a batch.
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List Free →Why cables are the most promising small item
Power leads, extension cords and wiring contain copper conductors, so a box of old cables set aside over several years can add up to a worthwhile quantity, particularly if you are not tempted to burn off the insulation, which is unsafe and often illegal.
Why small electronics are different
Phones, chargers and remotes contain a mixture of plastics, metals and sometimes batteries, so the value per item is low and the handling needs care, which is why a dedicated e-waste collection is often the better route.
How to keep a box worth selling
Keeping cables in one box, free of other rubbish, and setting aside anything containing a battery makes it much easier to sell a clean, honest batch when you have enough to make it worthwhile.
How ScrapTrade Fits In
ScrapTrade lists cables and e-waste as separate categories, so a box of old leads can reach the buyers who actually want them.
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