Wire and cable buyers
URD Cable Buyers in Ohio
We purchase surplus URD cable from contractors, plants, distributors, and utilities throughout Ohio. Written offers, pickup arranged.
Electrical wire and cable only · Statewide Ohio coverage
URD stands for underground residential distribution, and it is the cable that carries power from a transformer to homes and small commercial services. Most of it in Ohio is aluminum, and most of it moves through utility and line contractor yards.
A typical 15 kV URD cable has an aluminum conductor, XLPE insulation, a metallic shield, and a jacket, often with a concentric neutral. The 600 volt versions used for secondary runs are simpler but equally common.
We buy URD in 2 and 4 conductor assemblies, 4 AWG through 1000 MCM, in both 600 volt and 15/25 kV ratings. Utility surplus with original tags is the easiest material to place.
URD Cable specifications we work from
The table below lists the constructions and ratings we see most often. If your material does not match exactly, send the jacket print and we will identify it.
| Voltage classes | 600 V, 15 kV, 25 kV |
|---|---|
| Conductor | Aluminum standard, copper available |
| Size range | 4 AWG through 1000 MCM |
| Construction | XLPE insulation, metallic shield, sunlight resistant jacket |
| Configurations | 2 and 4 conductor, with or without neutral |
What we buy in this category
- 15 kV URD with concentric neutral, full reels
- 25 kV URD in 1/0 and 2/0 aluminum
- 600 V URD secondary cable
- Utility surplus with original reel tags
- Partial reels from line extension projects
How we evaluate and price URD Cable
Every reel is placed in one of two buckets before a number is attached to it. Resalable cable is priced per foot on type, size, continuous length, jacket condition, and documentation. Recovery material is priced by weight on a certified scale. You see the split, because a single averaged number hides the only decision that matters.
Continuous length is the biggest variable. A reel with a legible tag and an unbroken run is straightforward. A reel with no tag, a weathered jacket, and an unknown remainder is a different product, and we will say so rather than pretend otherwise.
What helps us quote accurately
- A photograph of the reel tag showing length and manufacturer
- A close-up of the print on the jacket: type, size, voltage, temperature rating
- A wide shot showing how many reels are in the stack
- A photograph of the cut end, so the conductor and shield can be seen
- Storage history: indoors, outdoors, or in a wet area
Selling URD Cable anywhere in Ohio
We buy in every county, from Cuyahoga and Franklin to the smaller counties in the southeast. There is no requirement to bring material to a yard, and we do not claim a local branch we do not have. What we do have is a straightforward process: photographs, a written offer, and a pickup that is scheduled around your operation.
If you are unsure whether your material fits this category, send it anyway. Misidentifying cable is common, and telling you that you have something more valuable than you thought is a good outcome for both of us.
Questions
URD Cable buying questions
Why does URD usually use aluminum?
Aluminum is lighter and less expensive for the same current capacity, which matters on long underground runs. Utilities have used it for decades and the installation practices are built around it.
Do you buy URD that has been in service?
Yes, if it was pulled cleanly and the jacket is intact. Cable recovered from a dig-in or a fault is a different situation and is priced as recovery.
What does the neutral count mean?
Concentric neutral cables are described by the number and size of the neutral wires, such as 16 strands of 14 AWG. That detail affects both ampacity and value.
Can I sell URD without reel tags?
Yes, but the offer will be based on the jacket print and a physical inspection rather than on the manufacturer's tag.
The process
How selling your surplus wire works
Four steps, no obligation, and a written offer before anything moves.
Send photographs and details
Reel tags, jacket print, a wide shot of the rack, and your best estimate of footage. A packing list helps if you have one.
Receive a written offer
We separate resalable cable from recovery material so you can see how the number was built.
Approve the terms
No obligation until you accept. If the offer does not work, you keep the material and we part on good terms.
Schedule pickup and payment
We coordinate loading and freight, and payment is made according to the agreed terms before material leaves.
Request a quote
Tell us what you have. Photographs of the reel tags and jacket print let us quote accurately the first time.
What happens next
- We review the wire type, condition, and footage.
- You receive a written offer that separates resalable cable from recovery value.
- If you accept, we schedule pickup and payment.
Prefer to call?
Talk to a buyer directly at (614) 715-3047, or email saleselectricalbuyers@gmail.com. If you have a packing list or inventory spreadsheet, mention it and we will ask for it.
What we do not buy
This site is limited to electrical wire and cable. We do not buy transformers, switchgear, breakers, panels, or general scrap equipment.