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Surplus Wire Buyers in Irving, TX

Looking for wire buyers in Irving? We buy reusable surplus electrical wire and cable, including full reels, partial reels, project leftovers and usable removed cable. Send Texas Wire Buyers photos and a footage estimate for review and a written offer before pickup.

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Wire Buyers in Irving for Project Leftovers and Overstock

Electrical contractors, distributors and plant teams can end up with usable wire after a feeder schedule changes, equipment moves or a purchase order is cancelled. As surplus wire buyers serving Irving, we review new and unused inventory along with used cable that remains suitable for resale and reuse.

Irving's mix of data centers, airport-side warehouses, diagnostics manufacturing and aircraft-engine maintenance creates different kinds of electrical leftovers. A Longhorn Drive installation may leave feeder reels, while a West Walnut Hill Road warehouse fit-out may leave building wire, MC cable or control cable. Keep material separated by type and size rather than combining it as a scrap load.

We buy product for another usable application, not metal for processing. Our wire and cable buying guide explains the categories to include when preparing your inventory.

Irving Data Centers and Airport Industry Shape the Surplus Mix

Las Colinas is a 12,000-acre master-planned development within Irving, including the Longhorn Drive data-center concentration near SH 114. QTS Irving 1 occupies a 56-acre campus; its published master plan includes six facilities and more than 165 MW of critical capacity. The campus originated with the conversion of a former Hitachi semiconductor plant, not a currently operating semiconductor fab.

PowerHouse Irving's developer lists 201 MW of maximum utility power on 50 acres, with a posted construction and delivery window extending into Q1 2027. Phased projects of this kind help explain why feeder quantities and cable schedules can change. Our information for data-center and mission-critical sellers covers the reusable material to document.

Airport-related industry adds another source of potential leftovers. DFW Park 161 fronts SH 161 on airport grounds, and 161 Airport Center houses BP Aero Services' headquarters and aircraft-engine MRO operations. Warehouse construction and equipment changes can leave unused branch-circuit wire, equipment feeders and controls.

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Copper, Aluminum and Reusable Power Cable to Include

As electrical wire buyers serving Irving, we need the actual jacket markings rather than a description such as “heavy copper.” Record conductor size, copper or aluminum construction, insulation type, voltage rating and footage. Keep different colors and lengths identifiable, especially when several partial reels share the same size.

Copper wire buyers evaluating Irving inventory need more than its weight. Reusable wire is usually worth more sold as product than sold as scrap by weight because the buyer is paying for usable wire, not just metal. Condition, identification and practical remaining length matter.

  • Building wire: THHN/THWN-2 and XHHW-2, including branch-circuit sizes and larger feeder conductors.
  • Power cable: 1/0 through 4/0 cable, larger kcmil conductors, aluminum feeders and identified medium-voltage cable.
  • Equipment and controls: tray cable, control cable, MC cable and communications cable with readable specifications.
  • Removed cable: decommissioned power and battery cables with lugs, or re-reeled cable, where condition supports reuse. Include these in a used electrical wire review.

Have reel tags or a footage list? Send photos and we will review the lot.

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Send Irving Reel Tags, Cut Ends and a Lot List

To sell surplus electrical wire in Irving, start with photos of each reel tag, the jacket print legend, representative cut ends and the whole lot. Add a list showing size, type, reel count and known footage. If footage is estimated, label it as an estimate rather than treating an original reel quantity as the remaining balance.

Show damaged flanges, weather exposure, splices, missing labels or jacket wear. For lugged cable, include both terminations and the length of each assembly. These details help us evaluate whether material can be reused rather than making assumptions from one distant photo.

Call 951-403-5738, email industrial832@gmail.com or use the surplus wire offer form. We review the material and make a written offer before pickup. We also verify the seller and proof of ownership, such as an invoice, PO, closeout paperwork or company letter; see the Texas seller paperwork guide.

Pickup at Irving Warehouses and Job Sites

We arrange pickup in Irving from our Houston base. Tell us the site address, available access, reel dimensions and how the material is stored. SH 114 and SH 183 connect Irving's industrial districts, while SH 161/President George Bush Turnpike serves airport-side properties; Belt Line Road and West Walnut Hill Road help identify the local approach.

Before pickup, we confirm payment method and timing in writing. When receiving the material, we check the count against the written terms. Keep the agreed lot identifiable so active job inventory or another owner's reels do not get mixed into the pickup.

Our Dallas–Fort Worth wire buying coverage also includes nearby Dallas, Grand Prairie, Euless and Coppell. You can instead arrange a drop-off at 6402 McGrew St, Houston, TX 77087, near I-45 and Loop 610 in southeast Houston. Call first for an appointment.

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Protect Irving Reels From Heat, Storms and Standing Water

Irving faces extreme heat, hail, severe storms, flash flooding and winter weather. Store reusable reels above ground level in a covered, ventilated area. Protect them from prolonged sun exposure, rain entering unsealed cable ends and standing water around wooden reel flanges.

Check coverings after hail or strong wind, and keep reel tags readable for inventory review. Cold-weather movement and installation should follow the particular cable manufacturer's temperature limits. Our Texas wire reel storage guide provides more preparation details.

Partial Irving Reels Can Still Be Product, Not Scrap

A partial reel or cut length is not automatically scrap. As cable buyers serving Irving, we assess whether the remaining material is identifiable and useful for another installation. Boxed coils, distributor overstock and cancelled-order material can also be worth reviewing without a full factory reel.

Do not strip usable insulation just to expose copper before requesting an offer. Keep labels, packaging and termination details intact where possible. If the wire is not reusable, we will say so honestly; it may belong with a scrap recycler instead. Learn how surplus wire value differs from scrap pricing.

Questions from Irving sellers

Are copper wires worth money if they are still insulated?

Yes. Identified, reusable insulated copper wire can have value as electrical product rather than just as recoverable metal. Leave the jacket intact and send photos of the markings, cut ends and packaging. We review the size, type, footage and condition before making a written offer. Wire with damage that prevents reuse may need a scrap recycler instead.

How much is 100 pounds of copper wire worth?

Weight alone does not tell us the resale value of reusable wire. One hundred pounds could include different conductor sizes, insulation types and remaining lengths, each with different reuse possibilities. Send reel tags, jacket markings, photos and a footage estimate. We evaluate the actual product and provide a written offer rather than quoting an assumed copper value by weight.

What is PVC insulated copper wire, and can I sell leftovers?

PVC insulated copper wire has a copper conductor covered with polyvinyl chloride insulation; some wire constructions also have additional layers or coverings. The jacket legend identifies the actual wire type and ratings. We can review unused leftovers and reusable used material, but “PVC copper wire” alone is not enough detail. Include clear markings, conductor size, length and condition in your submission.

How much copper is in electrical wire?

The amount depends on conductor size, length and cable construction. Total cable weight may also include insulation, jackets, armor, fillers or other conductors, so it is not the same as copper weight. For a reuse offer, you do not need to strip or dismantle the wire. Send its specifications and footage so we can assess it as usable product.

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Selling surplus wire in Irving?

Send photos of the reel tags and a footage list. We put offers in writing and arrange pickup anywhere in Texas. Questions first? Read the surplus wire FAQ or learn about Texas Wire Buyers.

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