A proposed bill in Olympia would add requirements for metal recyclers who purchase copper wire for scrap to disincentivize ...

Selling used copper for scrap can be a profitable side hustle. Copper can be recycled over and over, without wearing out, so it's never too worn out to sell, according to Blue Dog Wire Strippers. You ...

Statewide requirements to help prevent copper wire theft will become law on Jan. 1 despite a lawsuit by the scrap metal workers claiming the legislation will effectively shut down their industry. The ...

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AND JAMIE, HOW BIG OF A PROBLEM IS THIS? RICK. VICKY, THE MAYOR SAYS THOSE COPPER WIRE THEFTS ARE HAPPENING ALL OVER THE CITY, INCLUDING RIGHT HERE ACROSS THE STREET FROM LYNN FAMILY STADIUM. YOU CAN ...