the Midlands · Richland County
Electrical Wire Buyers in Columbia, South Carolina
We purchase surplus electrical wire and cable from businesses and individuals in Columbia and across Richland and Lexington counties — copper and aluminum, building wire through medium voltage, full reels or partial spools.
Wire and cable only. Statewide South Carolina pickup, no obligation to sell.
Columbia, Richland and Lexington counties, sits in the Midlands with a population of roughly 136,632. As the state capital, Columbia combines government buildings, the University of South Carolina, hospital systems and a large insurance presence, so renovation work here produces institutional-grade building wire, data cable and service upgrades. By population it is the largest of the 5 incorporated municipalities in the county, accounting for roughly 89% of their combined total.
Richland County is the state capital, with government, university, healthcare and insurance institutions, which determines the cable that turns up in local inventories. We buy it from Columbia sellers directly, with pickup arranged instead of asking you to freight reels to a yard.
From Columbia we regularly buy building wire, data cable and feeder conductor. The sellers are institutions, contractors and distributors, and partial reels are as welcome as factory-sealed ones.
Wire and cable we buy in Columbia
Each category below has a dedicated page covering construction, sizes, voltage ratings and what affects the offer. If you are unsure which one fits, send a photograph of the jacket print and we will identify it.
- Medium and high voltage cable
- Portable cord and welding cable
- Full reels, partial spools and complete inventories
- Parallel feeder sets and large conductor
- Data, fire alarm and low-voltage cable
- Bare copper grounding conductor
- VFD and shielded drive cable
- Plenum and riser-rated cable
- Welding leads and temporary power cable
Where Columbia surplus comes from
Columbia sellers are typically institutions, contractors, distributors. That includes single-reel transactions and complete storeroom clearances, and both are quoted the same way: item by item, on construction, footage and condition.
| Accepted conductor | Copper and AA-8000 aluminum, stranded and solid, bare and insulated |
| Accepted products | THHN, XHHW, MC, AC, TC, VFD, control, SER, SEU, URD, USE-2, SOOW, medium voltage |
| Accepted quantities | Single reels, mixed pallets, storeroom stock, complete facilities |
| Declined items | Empty reels, pallets, tools, fixtures, switchgear and scrap equipment |
| Valuation basis | Construction, footage, condition and documentation — not weight alone |
| Pickup area | the Midlands and every surrounding South Carolina county |
Selling surplus wire in Columbia: what to expect
Send photographs and basic details
Reel tags, jacket print, cut ends and an overview of the inventory. Approximate footage and spool count if you know them.
We evaluate and identify
Construction, conductor material, voltage class and condition. Where documentation is missing we may ask for measurements or an inspection.
You get a line-item offer
Each item is listed with what we are purchasing and what we are leaving. No obligation to accept.
Pickup and payment
Collection is scheduled across the Midlands and combined with nearby stops when a lot is small, which keeps freight practical. Payment is made on pickup by the method agreed in advance.
Local note for Columbia sellers
As the state capital, Columbia combines government buildings, the University of South Carolina, hospital systems and a large insurance presence, so renovation work here produces institutional-grade building wire, data cable and service upgrades. If your material has been stored outdoors, photograph the reel ends before moving anything; that is where UV and moisture damage show first.
Wire categories we buy from Columbia sellers
Copper Wire
THHN, XHHW, feeder cable and large conductor copper wire bought by the reel or the truckload.
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Aluminum Wire
SER, SEU, URD, XHHW and large aluminum feeder cable bought statewide.
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THHN Wire
The workhorse building wire: every gauge, copper or aluminum, full or partial reels.
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XHHW / XHHW-2
XLPE-insulated copper and aluminum feeder wire, the industrial standard.
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MC Cable
Metal-clad cable from 12/2 branch circuits to large feeder assemblies.
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Tray Cable (TC)
TC and TC-ER multi-conductor cable for exposed industrial runs.
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Medium Voltage Cable
5 kV through 35 kV shielded power cable in XLPE and EPR.
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Cable Spools & Reels
Full and partial spools of industrial cable, from single reels to full warehouses.
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Questions about selling wire in Columbia
Do you buy surplus electrical wire in Columbia?
Yes. We buy surplus electrical wire and cable throughout Columbia and the surrounding part of Richland, including full reels, partial spools and mixed lots.
What wire is most common in Columbia?
The common categories here are building wire, data cable and feeder conductor, because of the local industrial and commercial base.
Can I sell a partial wire reel in Columbia?
Yes, provided the remaining footage can be established from the tag, a counter reading or a measurement.
How do I request a quote in Columbia?
Call (614) 715-3047 or submit the form with photographs of the reel tags and cable ends. We reply with an evaluation, not an automated price.
Do you pick up wire from Columbia businesses?
Yes, including facilities with badging or escort requirements. Tell us the access rules when you request the quote.
Request a quote
Tell us what is on the reel
Send the basics and a few photographs. Reel tags, jacket markings and cut ends are usually enough for us to price the material without a site visit.
- Manufacturer or brand, if legible
- Wire type, gauge or size, and voltage rating
- Approximate footage and number of spools
- Photos of reel tags, jacket print and cable ends
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Selling wire in Columbia?
Call (614) 715-3047 or send photographs through the form. Statewide South Carolina coverage, no obligation.