We buy surplus electrical wire in Pennsylvania
All brands, all sizes, all voltage ratings. Copper and aluminum building wire, tray and control cable, and medium voltage cable from contractors, plants, distributors and institutions in all 67 counties.
- Full and partial reels
- 14 AWG to 1000 MCM
- 600 V to 69 kV
- Pickup arranged statewide
A wire buyer, not a scrap yard
Surplus electrical wire is usually worth more as wire than as copper or aluminum weight. A reel of 500 MCM copper feeder left over from a completed job, a pallet of THHN that a distributor has carried for three years, or a set of XHHW-2 reels from a cancelled expansion can all be installed by another contractor. That is the market we buy for.
We review inventories from businesses across Pennsylvania and quote the material on its construction, size, length, condition and documentation. When a lot has no resale path, we say so and explain what recovery value looks like instead of pretending every reel is valuable.
We buy wire and cable only. No transformers, switchgear, breakers, panels, motors or general electrical equipment.
Every major wire and cable category
Dedicated buying pages for building wire, industrial cable, service and underground cable, power cable and wire by gauge. If your material is not listed, ask.
Copper wire
THHN, XHHW-2, bare copper and large copper feeders in full or partial reels.
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Aluminum wire
XHHW-2, SER, URD and large aluminum feeder cable from services and distribution work.
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THHN and THWN
Branch circuit and feeder wire in 14 AWG through 1000 MCM, any color.
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XHHW-2
Cross-linked polyethylene building wire for wet and high-temperature locations.
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MC and AC cable
Metal-clad and armored cable, coils and partial reels from commercial projects.
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Tray and control cable
TC, TC-ER, PLTC, control and instrumentation cable, shielded and unshielded.
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Medium voltage
5 kV through 35 kV EPR and XLPE cable, shielded and concentric neutral.
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Full reels, partial reels, cut lengths and complete warehouse inventories.
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Two conductors, two different evaluations
Copper carries more current per circular mil and holds resale value across a wider range of conditions. Aluminum is lighter and less expensive, and it dominates service entrance, feeder and utility distribution work in sizes from 6 AWG through 1000 MCM.
The conductor is only the starting point. Insulation type, voltage class, stranding, jacket condition and remaining length decide whether a reel belongs in front of another contractor or in a recovery process.
- Copper THHN, THWN-2, XHHW-2, bare copper and large feeders
- Aluminum XHHW-2, SER, URD and USE-2 in full and partial reels
- Mixed copper and aluminum lots reviewed line by line
Cable from substations, plants and utility work
Medium voltage cable from 5 kV to 35 kV and high voltage cable above 35 kV are reviewed differently from building wire. Construction, insulation level, shielding, concentric neutral, test history and storage matter as much as length.
We review EPR and XLPE cable, copper tape and wire shielded constructions, concentric neutral cable, and substation and feeder cable from industrial plants, utilities, hospitals, data centers and contractors.
- 5 kV, 8 kV, 15 kV, 25 kV and 35 kV cable
- 46 kV, 69 kV and higher voltage classes
- Full reels, partial reels and documented cut lengths
From one partial reel to a full inventory
Most Pennsylvania sellers are not liquidating a warehouse. They have four reels on a rack, a coil of welding cable on a pallet, or a shelf of XHHW-2 left from a service upgrade. Others are clearing an entire electrical room after a plant closure. Both are workable.
Send a wide photograph of the lot first, then close views of every different label. If the reels carry footage counters or tags, photograph both the starting and ending numbers. That single detail often changes a quote more than anything else you can provide.
Industries we buy from across Pennsylvania
Each seller type accumulates a different mix of wire. These pages explain what those inventories typically look like and what to send for review.
Electrical contractors
Job leftovers, service cutoffs and partial reels
What we buyManufacturing plants
Maintenance stock, shutdowns and cancelled projects
What we buyElectrical distributors
Overstock, discontinued items and cut lengths
What we buyData centers
Commissioning leftovers, feeders and low voltage cable
What we buyUtilities
URD, distribution and substation cable
What we buyPower plants
Outage stock, MV feeders and tray cable
What we buyDemolition contractors
Removed cable with honest recovery pricing
What we buyIndustrial warehouses
Racked inventory and mixed pallets
What we buyPharmaceutical plants
Classified area cable, instrumentation and tray
What we buyChemical plants
Tray, control and heat trace circuits
What we buyHospitals and health systems
Emergency power, fire alarm and feeders
What we buyConstruction companies
Project surplus and unused service cable
What we buyUniversities and institutions
Campus distribution and renovation churn
What we buyFactory closures
Full plant liquidation and staged removal
What we buyCommercial renovations
Riser and tenant improvement leftovers
What we buyReviewed as wire, documented in writing
Most sellers have two options: call a scrap yard or find a buyer who can resell the material. The second option requires more information up front, but it usually produces a better outcome for usable cable.
- Quotes based on construction, length and condition, not weight alone
- No stripping, cutting or re-spooling required before review
- Mixed lots and single reels both reviewed
- Pickup logistics and payment terms agreed in writing before anything moves
- Honest answers when a lot has recovery value only
Four steps from photographs to pickup
Send the inventory
Photographs, reel tags, wire type, sizes, approximate footage and the Pennsylvania location.
We review it
Construction, length, condition, documentation and demand are checked. We ask for anything missing.
Receive a quote
A written quote with the basis for the number, plus pickup and payment terms.
Pickup and payment
Logistics are confirmed, the material is loaded, and payment follows the agreed terms.
Buyers for every region of the state
Regional pages explain the industrial base, the wire types that move locally and the municipalities we cover. City pages go deeper on individual markets.
Southeastern Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, the Lehigh Valley, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Berks counties.
Cities and coverageSouthwestern Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, the Mon Valley, Westmoreland, Washington, Beaver, Butler and Fayette counties.
Cities and coverageNortheastern Pennsylvania
Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, Hazleton, the Poconos, Carbon and Schuylkill counties.
Cities and coverageCentral Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, Lancaster, York, Lebanon, Cumberland, Centre and the Susquehanna Valley.
Cities and coverageNorthwestern Pennsylvania
Erie, Meadville, Oil City, Warren, Mercer County and the I-79 and I-90 corridors.
Cities and coverageNorth Central Pennsylvania
Williamsport, DuBois, Bradford, Wellsboro, Towanda and the northern tier.
Cities and coverageQuestions Pennsylvania sellers ask
What kind of electrical wire do you buy in Pennsylvania?
Copper and aluminum building wire, THHN and THWN, XHHW and XHHW-2, MC and AC cable, tray cable, control and instrumentation cable, SER and SEU, URD and USE-2, welding cable, portable cord, bare copper, and medium and high voltage cable from 5 kV through 69 kV. We buy wire and cable only.
Do you buy partial reels and short lengths?
Yes. A partial reel with legible jacket print and a reasonable remaining length is reviewed the same way as a full reel. Very short cut lengths, damaged cable and unidentified material are usually valued on conductor recovery instead of resale value, and we will say so plainly.
Do I need to strip, sort or re-spool the wire before selling?
No. Do not cut usable cable or remove tags to prepare a quote. Photograph the inventory as it sits, note what you know about footage and condition, and leave the reels intact. Sorting is only useful when it helps you describe a mixed lot.
How is surplus wire valued compared with scrap?
Usable wire in continuous lengths with readable markings is generally worth more than its metal content because another contractor or plant can install it. The difference depends on construction, size, length, condition, documentation and current demand. We quote the material as wire first and explain when recovery value is the realistic outcome.
What information do you need for a quote?
Wire type, gauge or MCM size, voltage rating, manufacturer if known, approximate footage per reel, number of reels, condition and storage history, the Pennsylvania city or township where the material sits, and photographs of the reel tags, jacket print and conductor ends.
Do you charge for reviewing an inventory or for pickup?
There is no charge to review an inventory and no obligation to accept a quote. Pickup logistics, loading responsibilities and payment terms are agreed in writing before anything moves.
Tell us what is on the floor
A useful submission answers four questions: what the wire is, how much of it there is, what condition it is in, and where it sits. Photographs do most of that work.
What to photograph
- A wide shot of the whole lot, so scale is visible
- Every different reel tag or label
- The print line on the cable jacket
- Conductor ends, especially for large or aluminum cable
- Any damage, weathering or crushed reels
What happens next
We review the submission and reply with a quote or a short list of missing details. There is no obligation and no charge for the review.
Prefer to send photographs by email? Write to saleselectricalbuyers@gmail.com with the city or township and a phone number.
Request a quote
Tell us what you have and attach photographs of the reels, tags and jacket print. We review every inventory and reply with a quote or a request for a few more details.
Have surplus wire on the floor right now?
Send photographs of the reels, tags and jacket print. We will tell you what the material is worth as wire, not just as metal.