Show cable size and type
Photograph printing on the insulation, reel labels, conductor size and cut ends. State whether the cable is copper, insulated, armored, tinned or mixed with attachments.
CHICAGO COPPER CABLE BUYER
Sell Copper Wire & Cable in the Chicago Area.
We review heavy copper cable, insulated wire, contractor leftovers, industrial takeouts, bus bar and related electrical surplus.
What we buy
- Heavy feeder cable
- Insulated copper wire
- Wire drops and contractor surplus
- Copper bus bar
- Bus duct and bus plugs
- Demolition and decommissioning copper
Who we work with
Electrical contractors, demolition companies, industrial facilities, utilities and project managers.
What to send
Send clear photos, manufacturer or nameplate information when available, approximate quantity, city/state, condition and desired removal timing.
CHICAGOLAND COPPER PURCHASING
Heavy cable, contractor surplus and industrial takeouts
Ironcrest prioritizes meaningful copper opportunities while still reviewing smaller clean lots. Electrical contractors, facilities and demolition teams can submit material before paying to move it twice.
Estimate the quantity
Provide approximate weight, footage, reel count or container size. Group photos with a person, pallet or familiar object for scale can speed initial review.
Keep grades separated
Separate heavy copper cable, bare copper, bus bar and aluminum cable when practical. Clean separation improves identification and avoids unnecessary handling.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Chicago copper wire questions, answered.
What types of copper wire and cable do you buy?
We evaluate insulated copper wire, power cable, industrial cable, building wire, communication cable, copper bus bar, and surplus electrical cable. Send clear photos of the material, jacket markings, gauge or conductor size when known, and the approximate quantity.
Do you buy new or unused wire on reels?
Yes. New, unused, partial, and surplus reels may have resale value beyond ordinary scrap value. Include photos of the reel tags, manufacturer, conductor size, length, voltage rating, and storage condition so we can review the right outlet.
How do I get today’s price for copper wire?
Send photos, estimated weight or footage, material type, and pickup location. We price each lot from current market conditions and the recoverable or resale value of the material, so public per-pound prices are not posted.
Can you evaluate commercial or industrial quantities?
Yes. We review shop cleanouts, contractor overstock, demolition recovery, plant surplus, and recurring quantities. For larger lots, include pallet counts, reel sizes, access details, and whether loading equipment is available.
Do you pick up copper wire in the Chicago area?
Pickup depends on the material, volume, access, and location. Ironcrest is based in Rolling Meadows and evaluates opportunities across Chicagoland. Send the address or ZIP code with photos so pickup options can be confirmed.
Have copper wire, cable, or bus bar to sell? Send photos, quantity, jacket or reel details, and pickup location to sjohns@ironcrestindustrialsurplus.com or call 312-880-8174 for today’s price.
WHY SEND PHOTOS FIRST
Identification protects value.
Industrial equipment can be worth more intact than as scrap. Clear photos and nameplates help determine whether resale, component recovery or commodity recovery is the best path.
HOW SELLING WORKS
Three steps to an offer.
Send photos
Photograph the material, nameplates and quantity, then send them through the quote form, by email or by phone.
Material review
We review what the material is, its condition and quantity, and whether it fits a direct purchase.
Receive an offer
For qualifying material, we discuss a direct purchase offer and the next steps.