Wire & Cable

Northeast Metal Salvage accepts wire and cable in both small and large quantities.

Wire & Cable

Determine the content of wire versus plastic in your material by cutting a cross-section and comparing it to the information below.

The percentages of copper in the wire are what the name implies, and the plastic waste is the other percentage.

We appraise most wire and cables as needed in order to get you the best possible price for your material on a given day.

ACSR Wire - Aluminum conductor steel reinforced wire

BX Coated Aluminum Wire

Shop Wire - 14, 16, or 18 gauge

Ambeductor Wire - 2 copper & 1 steel strand

Computer Wire - Wire only, no computers

EC Wire - Clean aluminum wire

Figure 8 Wire - Telephone wire with steel guide wire

High Voltage Wire

Lead Coated Wire - Copper wire with lead jacket

URD Cable - High voltage cable

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  • It depends. Although you will get more per pound, you will ultimately have less weight. By shipping the wire as is, you can ensure that the plastic waste is properly disposed of.

  • Yes, but you will be paid at the lesser material weight. It doesn’t have to be reeled or rolled, but you’ll get the best price for separating.

  • Yes, if you are a high volume user talk to us about how that affects your price or if a container would better suit your needs.

Other Items We Accept