Melting scrap copper wire

If I have a lot of copper wire, like 5 Kgs & its taking up space. I put it into a metal pot & then start bashing it with a hammer.

I have used a old kitchen pot & its stood up to the bashing.
I just fill it with the burnt off wire & start hammering it around the outside, just inside of the pot.
As it compresses I just add more wire.
Then I keep bashing it, using a small sledge hammer untill its solid.
I have also used a metal post for bigger jobs.

You would be really surprised how easy it is & also how much it compresses.
I can fit 10Kg of burnt wire into a shoulder bag & take the free bus to the scrappers!!

If they want to see inside it to check what it is, all they have to do is cut it in 1/2 or take a chunk out using their guillotine.