Publication date: 2025-10-13

Cable and wire processing: how to turn scrap into profitable raw material for your company

Description: Cable and wire processing goes beyond traditional recycling: it generates financial returns, reduces environmental liabilities, and strengthens corporate sustainability. The Ecobraz Emigre NGO is a global reference in this service.

Why cable and wire processing is strategic

Companies in sectors such as telecommunications, IT, construction, and the electrical industry accumulate large volumes of obsolete cables and wires. If discarded without proper treatment, these materials represent environmental and financial liabilities. However, through specialized processing, it is possible to recover metals and plastics of high economic value and reinsert them into the production chain.

The risks of improper disposal

Improper disposal of cables and wires can lead to:

• Financial losses: valuable metals such as copper and aluminum are wasted.
• Legal penalties: under Brazil’s National Solid Waste Policy (Law 12.305/2010).
• Environmental damage: plastics and coatings contaminate soil and water.
• Reputation risks: clients and partners increasingly demand proven ESG practices.

The Ecobraz Emigre NGO advantage

The Ecobraz Emigre NGO, the world’s largest e-waste recycling project, provides advanced industrial infrastructure for cable and wire processing, ensuring:

• Cutting-edge technology: efficient mechanical separation of copper and plastics.
• Flexibility: serving both corporate and individual clients at various scales.
• Complete documentation: technical reports, environmental manifests, and invoices.
• Safety: controlled and traceable industrial processes.
• ESG impact: sustainable practices aligned with international standards.

Processing models available

Ecobraz offers two models for companies and clients:

1. Processing with return: the client receives back the recovered raw material (copper and plastics).
2. Processing with market introduction: Ecobraz sells the recovered material and transfers the net value to the client, after taxes and commissions.

Sectors that benefit most

Cable and wire processing is highly advantageous for:

• Telecommunications: large volumes of network and telephone cables.
• Industries: automation, energy, and electrical production.
• Construction: leftover cables from projects and renovations.
• IT and data centers: frequent disposal of structured cabling.
• Scrap traders: partnerships to add value to raw materials.

Economic and environmental benefits

In addition to reducing costs and generating revenue, cable and wire processing promotes:

• Circular economy: reinsertion of raw materials into the industry.
• Reduced environmental impact: less waste going to landfills.
• Corporate image boost: proven commitment to ESG practices.
• Competitiveness: advantage in tenders and contracts.

Call to action

Turn obsolete cables and wires into economic and environmental value. The Ecobraz Emigre NGO provides secure, documented, and sustainable solutions for cable and wire processing across Brazil.

📞 +55 11 4329-2001
✉️ contato@ecobraz.org.br
🌐 www.ecobraz.org