Heavy copper windings from transformers

I bought a "Liebert Datawave server room power conditioner" for $50
from the military.

Since no one wanted to buy it above scrap value, we decided to scrap
it. We sawed off the windings from numerous transformers. The
"conditioner" has about 250 lbs of heavy copper windings (rectangular
in cross section), plus about 36 Dielektrol oil filled 660 VAC
capacitors.

My question is about the 250 lbs of copper windings with rectangular
cross section. They are baked together with some waxy paper and
lacquer.

What is the easiest way to get rid of that stuff, other than
burning. I am familiar with burning, but I want to know other
alternatives. Ideally, I would like to turn it into #1 copper scrap,
not #2 like the burned stuff.

Thanks


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