Difference Between Cables With Connectors and Without in Recycling

Introduction: Why details matter

When it comes to wires and cables, many companies see only scrap. However, technical details can represent higher costs, longer processing times, and even greater risks in the recycling process.

The presence or absence of connectors, metallic terminals, plastic additions, or molded ends completely changes how the material is handled. This is why Ecobraz classifies cables into two categories: with connectors and without connectors.

This distinction is key to ensuring transparency, efficiency, and fair returns for companies outsourcing their recycling.

What are cables without connectors?

These are wires and cables that have already undergone basic preparation or were manufactured without fixed connectors. Examples include:

• Stripped electrical wires.

• Power cables cut without plugs.

• Telecom cables already separated from their connectors.

Advantages:

• Immediate processing.

• Lower complexity in machinery.

• Reduced commission (15%).

• Faster return for the client.

What are cables with connectors?

These are wires and cables that still contain plugs, metallic ends, terminals, or molded components. Examples include:

• Power cords with plugs.

• Network cables with RJ45 connectors.

• Industrial cables with metallic terminals.

• Electronic cables with molded ends.

Challenges:

• Require additional dismantling and separation steps.

• May contain different alloys and plastics.

• Longer processing time (up to 72h).

• Higher commission (30%).

Impact on companies

The difference between cables with and without connectors is not only operational. For IT, telecom, industrial, and construction companies, this classification directly impacts:

• Costs → cables with connectors have a higher commission, reducing net returns.

• Time → cables without connectors are processed immediately, speeding up the cycle.

• Logistics efficiency → internal separation of cables without connectors can cut costs.

• Environmental documentation → Ecobraz provides manifests and reports for both, but delivery times vary.

Smart strategies for companies

Many companies have realized it pays to carry out a basic triage of their waste. By sending cables without connectors, they can:

• Reduce commission costs.

• Accelerate processing.

• Maximize economic return.

Still, even if no triage is done, Ecobraz handles the dismantling process, ensuring nothing is discarded improperly.

Ecobraz’s role in cable recycling

Ecobraz Emigre ensures that regardless of cable type, the process is handled with:

• Technology → modern machines grind and separate copper, aluminum, and plastics.

• Transparency → initial and final weighing with detailed reports.

• Security → proper disposal of complex residues.

• Social impact → proceeds support digital inclusion projects in underserved communities.

This approach makes Ecobraz not only the world’s largest NGO in electronic waste recycling but also the most reliable partner for companies that must meet environmental goals while generating value.

Conclusion: Every detail counts

In cable recycling, the presence or absence of connectors makes all the difference in costs, timing, and results. For companies, understanding this distinction is strategic: the better prepared the material, the higher the return.

👉 Regardless of the cable type, Ecobraz Emigre offers the fastest, most documented, and most sustainable solution to turn waste into value.