What we buy
Who buys leftover electrical wire in Arizona?
We buy unused surplus electrical wire and cable suitable for a new installation. That includes building wire, feeders, service entrance, MC and armored cable, medium voltage, URD, tray, control, instrumentation, VFD, welding, DLO, portable cord and mining cable. Our wire and cable list helps you identify the family before requesting an offer.
What to do with unused electrical wire?
Keep the labels, packaging and ownership records together before deciding what to sell. Separate wire still needed for the job from the available surplus. Send the available lot for review through Get an Offer, with the type, size, footage and Arizona location. Do not remove insulation or shorten usable lengths.
Can you sell partial reels?
Yes. We buy unused partial reels when the remaining wire can be reused. The footage on each reel matters more than a combined total across several reels. Identify any breaks or separate lengths, and label footage as estimated if needed. Our partial reel guide explains what still sells.
Do you buy cut lengths, and is there a minimum quantity?
We buy unused cut lengths that are still long enough to install, but not wire chopped into short pieces. There is no universal minimum quantity. Send each length, its type and size, packaging and location for review. Keep separate lengths separate in your list, as explained in the cut-length guide.
Do you buy aluminum wire as well as copper?
Yes. We buy reusable surplus copper and aluminum electrical wire and cable, with sizes from 14 AWG to 1000 kcmil. Conductor metal alone does not identify a product. Include its size, wire type and footage. Check the material categories we buy rather than describing every reel as simply copper or aluminum.
Can I sell unused cable left after Arizona solar work?
Yes. We buy surplus solar PV wire and other qualifying unused cable. Arizona has solar and battery infrastructure such as SRP's Eleven Mile Solar System near Coolidge. List only unused material you own, and keep PV wire identified separately from feeders. The solar wire page covers that category.
Do you buy data cable and fiber optic cable too?
Yes. Our buying categories include unused Cat6, coax, fiber optic and fire alarm cable, not just power wire. Send the full product description from the box, reel or jacket. Do not group different data products under one label. Check the cable families we buy before preparing a mixed inventory.
Are old wires worth anything?
Older unused inventory can be worth reviewing, but wire pulled out of service does not qualify for our buying program. We also do not buy burned or damaged wire. State the manufacture date and storage history instead of using “old” alone. The resellable wire guide explains the condition distinction.
What wire is worth and what affects offers
How much does electrical wire sell for?
An offer depends on the actual product: wire type and listing, conductor size, copper or aluminum, usable footage, brand, date and condition. Current demand and the copper and aluminum markets also matter. We do not publish prices. Our surplus wire value guide explains why two similar-looking lots can receive different offers.
How much is 100 ft of wire?
Footage alone cannot answer that question. A continuous length of building wire and the same length of multiconductor cable are different products. Include the size, conductor count, listing and condition, and say if the footage is estimated. The offer factors guide helps you describe the material without assuming a price.
Is a wire offer based only on weight?
No. We review surplus wire as a reusable electrical product, so weight does not replace its specifications and continuous footage. Reel weight also includes packaging. Two lots with similar total weight may contain different products or lengths. Use the wire value guide to focus your inventory on the details that matter.
Do full reels and matching reels affect an offer?
Yes. Full reels generally support stronger offers than short cut lengths, and the number of matching reels matters. List each reel's footage even when the product tags match. Several separate lengths are not one continuous run. Read about partial reels and matching lengths before combining quantities in your inventory.
Does the manufacture date matter?
Yes. The date, brand and readable identification are offer factors, along with condition and demand. Photograph the date or code as printed rather than guessing its meaning. A newer date does not make damaged wire acceptable. The reel tag and print-line guide shows which identifying details to preserve.
Does outdoor storage or a broken end seal matter?
Yes. Disclose sun exposure, water, jacket damage and damaged reel flanges. Sealed ends are especially important on medium-voltage cable. Prysmian recommends resealing the remaining cable end after a partial use to prevent moisture entry. Do not hide a broken seal. Our condition guide helps distinguish storage concerns from material we cannot buy.
Photos and offers
What photos should I send?
Send the whole lot, each product's reel tag and a readable section of the jacket print. Include close views of exposed ends or condition concerns, plus estimated footage or an inventory list. Keep each close-up tied to its reel. You can submit those details through the offer form.
Which details on the tag or print line do you need?
Capture the manufacturer, product or catalog number, wire type, size, conductor metal and listed footage. Include voltage ratings, conductor counts and date markings where shown. Do not crop out a suffix because it looks unimportant. The wire identification guide explains how the tag and print line work together.
Is THHN the same as THWN-2?
They are different ratings that can appear on the same wire. Southwire's SIMpull copper product is rated 600 volts, with THHN for dry locations up to 90°C and THWN-2 for wet or dry locations up to 90°C. Photograph all ratings for review using the print-line guide, rather than shortening the description to THHN.
How do I report footage left on a reel?
Use a reliable cut record or measured footage if available. Otherwise, label the amount as an estimate and explain how you reached it. The original tag may show the starting footage, not what remains. Do not unwind a heavy reel just for photos. The partial reel details explain why remaining length matters.
Can you review wire with a missing reel tag?
Send clear jacket-print photos and any matching invoice or product documentation. A missing tag makes identification harder, and we still need enough information to review the lot. Do not assign a type from jacket color alone. Use the tag and jacket guide to locate the details still available.
Is submitting the form a binding offer?
No. A form request supplies information for review; it is not a binding offer. We review the lot and send a written offer. Include uncertainties such as estimated footage or unclear markings at the outset. Use Get an Offer to provide the facts, then review the written terms before arranging a sale.
Pickup anywhere in Arizona
Will you pick up outside Phoenix and Tucson?
Yes. We pick up anywhere in Arizona, including Mesa, Chandler, Casa Grande, Flagstaff, Prescott, Yuma, Lake Havasu City and Kingman. You do not need to be in a large metro area to send a lot for review. Include the location with your inventory and review the Arizona pickup page.
What should I tell you about access to the material?
Describe access restrictions, gate requirements, release contacts and any limits on when the site can be entered. Mention obstacles that affect reaching the reels. These are planning details to confirm, not reasons to assume a particular truck or equipment will arrive. Our pickup information helps you prepare that discussion.
How soon can you collect my surplus wire?
Confirm pickup arrangements while reviewing the written offer. We do not promise a response or collection time on this page. Tell us about job closeout dates and access windows before making removal plans. We pick up anywhere in Arizona; the pickup page explains the information to provide for your lot.
Do I need to arrange loading equipment?
Ask about loading arrangements before pickup, especially for heavy reels or material in a restricted area. Describe what equipment is available and any site rules, but do not assume we bring loading equipment or a crew. We send a truck. Discuss the details using the pickup planning guide before moving the material.
What happens if the lot differs from the written offer?
At pickup, we check the material against the written terms. If footage, product identification or condition differs, raise that difference before proceeding. Do not add unlisted reels or replace an offered product without discussing it. The payment and inspection page covers the terms to review before the material is released.
Payment and paperwork
What payment method can I request?
Payment method and timing are confirmed in writing before pickup. If your company needs a company check or ACH, ask while reviewing the offer. Do not assume a method has been accepted just because you requested it in the form. Review the payment details before committing to the written terms.
When will I get paid?
The written terms must confirm payment timing before pickup. Do not assume payment occurs when the truck arrives or when the wire is loaded. If your accounting team has timing requirements, raise them while reviewing the offer. The payment and paperwork page explains what needs to be settled in advance.
Should the written terms include a bill of sale?
Ask what sale document will record the transaction, and settle any company bill-of-sale requirement before pickup. Keep the material description, agreed terms and seller details consistent across the paperwork. Do not treat the photo submission as sale documentation. Use the paperwork guide to prepare questions for the written offer review.
What if my accounting team needs a company payee or invoice?
Tell us the selling company's name and any invoice or payee requirements while the offer is being reviewed. The person arranging access may not be the person who approves those details. Have accounting review the written payment terms before release. See company payment and documentation details for the points to discuss.
Ownership
What proof of ownership should I prepare?
We verify the seller and proof of ownership before buying. Examples include an invoice, purchase order, job closeout paperwork or a letter on company letterhead, plus the name and ID of the person releasing the material. The ownership verification guide explains how to connect the documents to the wire being offered.
Can an employee sell company-owned surplus wire?
Only someone with authority to sell it should approve the transaction. That may be the owner, project manager, purchasing contact or investment recovery contact. Access to the reels does not by itself show sale authority. Review the company ownership guidance and identify the approving person before arranging release.
Can I sell cable carrying a utility or project name?
Only if you can show that you own it or have authority from the owner to sell it. A reel on your jobsite is not enough by itself. Keep the product markings visible and provide ownership documentation. The ownership checks guide is relevant to utility-marked and owner-furnished material alike.
What if I cannot find the original invoice?
An invoice is one example of ownership evidence, not the only example. Gather a purchase order, job closeout paperwork or company letter that explains ownership, along with the releasing person's name and ID. We do not buy material you cannot show you own. Review the ownership documentation options before treating the lot as ready to sell.