Wire and cable buyers
Utility Cable Buyers in Ohio
We purchase surplus utility cable from contractors, plants, distributors, and utilities throughout Ohio. Written offers, pickup arranged.
Electrical wire and cable only · Statewide Ohio coverage
Utility surplus is different from contractor surplus. It usually comes with better documentation, tighter specifications, and a defined disposal process, and it is usually stored in a yard rather than a warehouse.
We buy URD primary and secondary cable, substation control cable, service cable, and grounding conductor from utilities, cooperatives, and line contractors. Municipal utilities and electric cooperatives around Ohio are frequent sellers of surplus reels after a rebuild or a specification change.
Because utility material is standardized, the reel tag usually tells us everything we need. Where documentation is missing, we inspect the jacket print and the shield construction.
Utility 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.
| Common types | URD, primary distribution, substation control, service cable |
|---|---|
| Voltage classes | 600 V, 15 kV, 25 kV, 35 kV |
| Conductor | Aluminum and copper |
| Documentation | Reel tags, test reports, and surplus disposition records |
| Storage | Outdoor yards are common; jacket inspection is key |
What we buy in this category
- 15 kV and 25 kV URD reels
- Substation control and instrumentation cable
- Utility service cable and grounding conductor
- Surplus from rebuilds and specification changes
- Cooperative and municipal utility stock
How we evaluate and price Utility 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 Utility 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
Utility Cable buying questions
Do you buy from municipal utilities and cooperatives?
Yes. Those organizations often have defined surplus processes, and we are comfortable working within them, including providing documentation for the sale.
Is used utility cable acceptable?
Sometimes. Direct buried cable that was pulled after a rebuild is evaluated on jacket condition and test history.
What about cable with a utility's own markings?
Private markings do not change the underlying product. They can affect resale, which we take into account.
Can you work with a formal bid process?
Yes, for larger lots. We can provide a written offer that fits a procurement record.
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.