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Surplus Cable Buyers for Universities and Institutions in SC
Universities run campus distribution, continuous renovation and constant data cabling. The surplus is spread across facilities, telecom and capital projects, and it is usually disposed of without a market check.
Wire and cable only. Statewide South Carolina pickup, no obligation to sell.
Campus-scale cable surplus
('Campus-scale cable surplus', ['A university campus is a small utility. It distributes power at medium voltage between buildings, renovates continuously, and rewires data infrastructure on a replacement cycle. Each of those activities produces cable surplus with a documented origin.', 'Medium voltage campus distribution cable, building wire from renovations and data cable from telecom projects are the three main categories we buy.'])
('Surplus property processes', ["Institutions usually have surplus property procedures that favor disposal over sale because the paperwork is simpler. We can provide a written valuation that supports a sale decision and fits the institution's process.", 'For state institutions, documentation and an auditable offer matter. We provide line-item values and can work within procurement requirements.'])
('Telecom and IT decommissioning', ['Data center consolidations and network upgrades leave pallets of Cat5e and Cat6, often still boxed. That cable is straightforward to sell when the boxes are sealed and the category is marked.', 'We also buy the copper riser cable and grounding conductor removed during telecom upgrades.'])
Surplus property processes
('Campus-scale cable surplus', ['A university campus is a small utility. It distributes power at medium voltage between buildings, renovates continuously, and rewires data infrastructure on a replacement cycle. Each of those activities produces cable surplus with a documented origin.', 'Medium voltage campus distribution cable, building wire from renovations and data cable from telecom projects are the three main categories we buy.'])
('Surplus property processes', ["Institutions usually have surplus property procedures that favor disposal over sale because the paperwork is simpler. We can provide a written valuation that supports a sale decision and fits the institution's process.", 'For state institutions, documentation and an auditable offer matter. We provide line-item values and can work within procurement requirements.'])
('Telecom and IT decommissioning', ['Data center consolidations and network upgrades leave pallets of Cat5e and Cat6, often still boxed. That cable is straightforward to sell when the boxes are sealed and the category is marked.', 'We also buy the copper riser cable and grounding conductor removed during telecom upgrades.'])
Telecom and IT decommissioning
('Campus-scale cable surplus', ['A university campus is a small utility. It distributes power at medium voltage between buildings, renovates continuously, and rewires data infrastructure on a replacement cycle. Each of those activities produces cable surplus with a documented origin.', 'Medium voltage campus distribution cable, building wire from renovations and data cable from telecom projects are the three main categories we buy.'])
('Surplus property processes', ["Institutions usually have surplus property procedures that favor disposal over sale because the paperwork is simpler. We can provide a written valuation that supports a sale decision and fits the institution's process.", 'For state institutions, documentation and an auditable offer matter. We provide line-item values and can work within procurement requirements.'])
('Telecom and IT decommissioning', ['Data center consolidations and network upgrades leave pallets of Cat5e and Cat6, often still boxed. That cable is straightforward to sell when the boxes are sealed and the category is marked.', 'We also buy the copper riser cable and grounding conductor removed during telecom upgrades.'])
Typical inventory from this sector
- Campus medium voltage distribution cable
- Building wire from renovation projects
- Cat5e and Cat6 data cable
- Fire alarm and nurse call cable
- Exterior lighting and parking lot cable
- Grounding conductor and bare copper
- Portable cord from facilities operations
- Feeder conductor from building upgrades
- Unused reels from capital projects
- Chilled water plant and HVAC feeder cable
How this material is evaluated
Three things decide the offer: what the cable is, how much is left, and whether it can still be used. Documentation helps, but it is not a substitute for condition.
| Construction | Type, insulation, voltage rating and conductor material confirmed from print or tag |
| Footage | Reel tag, counter reading or physical measurement |
| Condition | Jacket integrity, moisture at the ends, armor or shield damage |
| History | Never energized, removed from service, or unknown |
| Logistics | Handling equipment, access restrictions and pickup window |
| Documentation | Reel tags, submittals, test records and storeroom lists |
Questions from universities & institutions
Do you buy from state institutions?
Yes, and we provide written valuations and line-item documentation suitable for procurement review.
Do you buy campus medium voltage cable?
Yes, with documentation. It is quoted individually.
Can you buy pallets of boxed Cat6?
Yes. Sealed boxes are the easiest data cable to sell.
Do you buy exterior lighting cable?
Yes, including direct-burial parking lot and pathway lighting cable.
Cities we serve for this sector
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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
Prefer to talk? (614) 715-3047
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