Surplus wire & cable buyers · Michigan
WE BUY SURPLUS ELECTRICAL WIRE IN MICHIGAN
Have surplus copper or aluminum electrical wire? We purchase unused reels, spools, coils and excess wire inventory from contractors, distributors and businesses throughout Michigan.
Project leftover? Sell it now — don’t scrap it
- Full & partial reels
- Copper & aluminum
- 600V to 69kV
- Statewide pickup
Surplus copper building wire on returnable reels, ready for review.
- #14
- #12
- #10
- #8
- #6
- #4
- #3
- #2
- #1
- 1/0
- 2/0
- 3/0
- 4/0
- 250
- 300
- 350
- 400
- 500
- 600
- 750
- 1000 MCM
Wire and cable only, from #14 branch circuits to 69kV
Six families of material cover almost every lot we are asked about. If yours is on this list, it is worth a conversation.
01 / Copper
Copper wire and cable
Insulated copper building wire, bare copper, grounding conductors and copper power cable in single and multi-conductor constructions.
Copper wire details02 / Aluminum
Aluminum wire and cable
Aluminum SER and SEU, URD and USE-2, XHHW aluminum feeders and large aluminum service cable from 2/0 through 750 MCM.
Aluminum wire details03 / Building wire
Building wire
THHN, THWN, THWN-2, XHHW and XHHW-2 feeder and branch-circuit wire in cartons, coils, spools and full reels.
Building wire details04 / Industrial
Industrial cable
MC and AC cable, tray cable, TC, VFD cable, PLTC, control, instrumentation and shielded cable from plant projects.
Industrial cable details05 / Service
Service and underground cable
SER, SEU, URD and USE-2 in copper and aluminum, including direct-burial and service-entrance constructions.
Service cable details06 / Specialty
Specialty cable
Welding cable, SOOW and portable cord, flexible cable, communication cable, low-voltage and fire-alarm cable.
Specialty cable details07 / Medium voltage
Medium and high voltage cable
5kV, 8kV, 15kV, 25kV, 35kV and 69kV+ EPR and XLPE cable, concentric-neutral and shielded constructions.
MV cable details
We are interested in new surplus, unused material, overstock, cancelled-project inventory, discontinued stock and suitable surplus wire from completed jobs. Every lot is reviewed on its own details and photos — we do not promise to buy material regardless of condition, and we will tell you plainly when a lot is not a fit.
Wire types and sizes we quote
Pick the family closest to your material. Each page lists the constructions, the markings we look for and the condition details that change a quote.
- Copper wire and bare copper
- Aluminum wire and cable
- Building wire
- THHN and THWN wire
- XHHW and XHHW-2 wire
- Industrial cable
- MC and AC cable
- Tray, control and instrumentation cable
- VFD cable
- SER and SEU cable
- URD and USE-2 cable
- Bare copper and grounding wire
- Welding cable and SOOW
- Medium and high voltage cable
| Size range | Typical ampacity | Where it shows up |
|---|---|---|
| #14 – #10 | 15 – 30 A | Device wiring, control panels, lighting circuits, fixture whips |
| #8 – #6 | 40 – 55 A | Ranges, sub-panels, small feeders, HVAC disconnects |
| #4 – #1 | 70 – 130 A | Feeders, service risers, machinery drops, grounding |
| 1/0 – 4/0 | 120 – 230 A | Service entrances, main feeders, distribution, switchboard ties |
| 250 – 500 MCM | 255 – 380 A | Parallel feeders, industrial distribution, large service laterals |
| 600 – 1000 MCM | 475 – 615 A | Utility interconnects, heavy industrial service, substation ties |
Ampacities are approximate copper values at 75°C, listed only to help identify material. They are not installation guidance.
Contractors, distributors, plants and institutions across Michigan
Surplus wire accumulates in different ways depending on who you are. We buy from all of these sellers and understand how each one ends up holding extra material.
Electrical contractors
Leftover reel quantities from a completed job, wire pulled short, service upgrades that changed the design, and stock that has been riding in the shop for years.
Electrical distributors and wholesalers
Discontinued stock, slow-moving sizes, special-order reels a customer never picked up, damaged packaging and returned material that cannot go back on the shelf.
Manufacturers and industrial facilities
Plant upgrades, line moves, automation projects and maintenance stock that no longer matches the equipment on the floor.
Utilities and infrastructure contractors
Distribution cable, URD and medium-voltage reels left from a project, plus spare cut lengths that are too short for the next run.
Data centers, telecom and technology facilities
Power cable from phased builds, oversupplied feeder runs and decommissioned infrastructure.
Hospitals, universities and institutional campuses
Renovation surplus, emergency-power projects and maintenance stock from buildings that have changed use.
Warehousing, logistics and food processing
Cable from conveyor installs, refrigeration projects and expansions, often still on the original reels.
Demolition and decommissioning contractors
Removed cable in usable lengths, recovered copper, and material pulled during plant shutdowns or teardowns.
Three steps, no obligation to accept
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Send the details and photos
Use the form on this page, email us, or call. A photo of the reel tag or the jacket legend is worth more than a description — it tells us the construction, the size and the voltage in one shot.
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We review the lot and come back with a number
We check the type, size, condition and quantity against what we can place, then quote the material. If a lot is not something we can buy, we say so and explain why.
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Coordinate pickup, loading and payment
If you accept, we arrange removal — dock, forklift or ground level — and settle the transaction directly with you. Nothing is removed until the terms are confirmed in writing.
There is no charge to submit material for review, and no obligation to sell if the number does not work for you. Read the full process →
Statewide coverage, region by region
We buy surplus wire from businesses throughout Michigan. Pick your region or the city nearest you for local detail on what we see and how pickup works.
What surplus wire looks like before it becomes scrap
Reels, spools and coils from finished projects, cancelled orders and overstock shelves. Every one of these was worth more sold than scrapped.
What we do not buy
Keeping the scope narrow is deliberate. We buy wire and cable, and we are good at pricing it. We do not buy transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, MCCs, generators, bus plugs, chillers, machinery, vehicles or unrelated surplus equipment, so please do not send those for review.
If your lot is mixed — cable plus switchgear plus panels — describe the cable portion and we will quote that. The rest belongs with a dealer who specializes in it.
Condition matters more than brand
New surplus, unused and clean partial reels are the easiest to quote. Used cable, sun-damaged jacket, crushed reels, wet or dirty material and wire with no markings are reviewed case by case, and some of it we will decline.
Don’t scrap it
LEFTOVER PROJECT WIRE? SELL IT NOW.
Wire left over from a completed job, a cancelled order or a plant upgrade still has value as wire. Scrapping it pays by the pound and loses the rest. Send the type, size, footage and a few photos, and we will quote the lot as material.
Request a quote
Sell your surplus wire
Send the details and photos once — we review the lot and come back with a real number, not a range.
What helps us quote fast
- Cable markings and jacket legends from the reel tag
- Total footage, reel count or an estimated weight
- Whether the material is new surplus, unused or a partial reel
- How a truck gets to it — dock, forklift, ground level
Talk to a buyer
+1 (614) 715-3047
saleselectricalbuyers@gmail.com
Photos and contact details are used only to evaluate and respond to this request. See the privacy notice.
Surplus wire quote request
Questions sellers ask before they call
Do you buy partial reels of wire?
Yes. Partial reels are common and we quote them regularly, as long as the remaining length is known or can be estimated. Tell us roughly how many feet are left, or send a photo that shows the wrap and the tag.
Will you buy wire that has already been installed?
Sometimes. Removed cable with an intact jacket and legible markings is reviewed case by case. Cable that has been pulled through conduit, damaged during removal, or left in the weather for years is usually not something we can use.
Do you buy aluminum wire as well as copper?
Yes. Aluminum SER, SEU, URD, USE-2 and XHHW feeders are all material we buy. Aluminum is priced on its own market, not at copper values, so the quote will reflect that.
What is the smallest quantity you will look at?
A single full reel of copper building wire or service cable is worth a conversation. Smaller lots are usually not economical to move, but send the details and we will tell you honestly whether it makes sense.
Do you pick up material in Michigan?
Yes. Removal is arranged with each seller based on the material, the access at the site and the size of the load. Tell us about dock access, forklifts and reel weights in the form and we will plan around it.
How is surplus wire priced?
Four things drive the number: the metal and its current market, the conductor size and construction, the quantity, and the condition of the jacket and reels. Legible markings and original reel tags make a quote faster and more accurate.
How do I get a quote started?
Fill in the quote form with the wire type, size, quantity and location, then add photos of the reels, the jacket markings and any tags. You can also call +1 (614) 715-3047 or email saleselectricalbuyers@gmail.com.
Something not covered here? Call +1 (614) 715-3047 or email saleselectricalbuyers@gmail.com and we will answer directly.
Surplus wire sitting in a warehouse costs money every month
Send what you have and we will tell you what it is worth. One reel, a pallet of cut lengths, or a full rack of medium-voltage cable — start with the details and a few photos.