Separate clean tubing from pieces with brass valves, solder, paint, insulation, or other attachments.
Inspect before combining the load
- clean versus soldered or painted tube
- brass valves and fittings
- insulation, fluids, or steel hangers
Useful separation groups
Where safe and practical, keep the following groups distinguishable for review:
- clean tube
- tube with fittings
- mixed HVAC and demolition copper
Quantity, condition, and documentation
Estimate weight, dimensions, drum or gaylord count, pallet count, or production rate. Include clear photographs and note contamination, coatings, fluids, sealed components, grade records, and lawful ownership documentation that may be relevant.
Pickup and loading
Bundle or containerize cut tubing so pieces remain visible and safely loadable. State the pickup city, access hours, surface and clearance conditions, loading responsibility, and available forklift, crane, dock, or other equipment.

