MAPGreater Houston pickup area
| Community | County | ZIP codes | Main routes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pasadena, TX | Harris County | 77502, 77503, 77504, 77505, 77506 | SH-225 (La Porte Freeway) · Beltway 8 |
| Deer Park, TX | Harris County | 77536 | SH-225 · Center Street |
| La Porte, TX | Harris County | 77571, 77572 | SH-146 · SH-225 |
| Baytown, TX | Harris and Chambers counties | 77520, 77521, 77523 | I-10 · SH-146 |
| Channelview, TX | Harris County | 77530 | I-10 East · Beltway 8 |
| Pearland, TX | Brazoria, Harris and Fort Bend counties | 77581, 77584, 77588 | SH-288 · Beltway 8 |
| League City, TX | Galveston County | 77573, 77565 | I-45 (Gulf Freeway) · FM 646 |
| Clear Lake & Webster, TX | Harris County | 77058, 77059, 77062, 77598 | I-45 · NASA Parkway (NASA Road 1) |
| Texas City, TX | Galveston County | 77590, 77591 | I-45 · SH-146 |
| Sugar Land, TX | Fort Bend County | 77478, 77479, 77498 | US-59 / I-69 · SH-6 |
| Missouri City, TX | Fort Bend and Harris counties | 77459, 77489 | Fort Bend Parkway · Beltway 8 |
| Katy, TX | Harris, Fort Bend and Waller counties | 77449, 77450, 77493, 77494 | I-10 (Katy Freeway) · SH-99 Grand Parkway |
| Cypress, TX | Harris County | 77429, 77433 | US-290 (Northwest Freeway) · SH-99 Grand Parkway |
| Tomball, TX | Harris County | 77375, 77377 | SH-249 (Tomball Parkway / Tomball Tollway) · SH-99 Grand Parkway |
| Spring, TX | Harris and Montgomery counties | 77373, 77379, 77386, 77388, 77389 | I-45 North · SH-99 Grand Parkway |
| The Woodlands, TX | Montgomery and Harris counties | 77380, 77381, 77382, 77384, 77385 | I-45 · Woodlands Parkway |
| Conroe, TX | Montgomery County | 77301, 77302, 77303, 77304, 77306 | I-45 · SH-105 |
| Humble & Kingwood, TX | Harris County | 77338, 77339, 77345, 77346, 77396 | US-59 / I-69 (Eastex Freeway) · Beltway 8 |
Inside the city of Houston itself, see wire pickup in Houston.
01What Our Houston-Area Wire Buyers Purchase
Houston Wire Buyers focuses on surplus wire that can be reused, not simply melted down. We review copper and aluminum material in full reels, partial reels, cut lengths, coils and boxes. Accepted categories include building wire, cable assemblies, industrial cable, utility and medium-voltage cable, flexible cable, bare copper and specialty cable.
Our buying range runs from 18 AWG to 1000 kcmil. A partial reel or cut length can still be worth reviewing when its identity, remaining footage and condition are clear. You do not need an unopened reel to start the conversation.
Service is limited to Greater Houston. Whether the material is stored at a jobsite, warehouse or another seller location, tell us where it sits before arranging transportation. We review the wire and the location together so the written offer can account for pickup logistics. Material that is burned, heavily damaged or too short for practical reuse may be better suited to scrap.
02Identify Your Wire Before Requesting Pickup
Start with clear photos of the reel tag and any jacket printing. Those markings help identify the conductor material, wire or cable type, size and manufacturer. Include the date code when it is visible, rather than guessing from the appearance of the reel or packaging.
Next, provide footage or weight and explain how the material is packaged. For partial reels, distinguish the original reel footage from the amount you believe remains. If you do not know the remaining length, say so; an uncertain estimate should not be presented as a confirmed quantity.
Photograph the overall material as well as any visible damage. Loose coils, cut lengths and boxed wire need enough detail to show what is available and how it has been stored. Keep unlike materials separate in your description when possible. Finally, include the community and site location so we can review both the wire and the transportation involved.
03How Material and Location Affect Your Offer
Reusable wire is usually worth more than its scrap, or melt, value. That does not mean every reel receives the same valuation. We consider conductor metal, current copper or aluminum markets, wire type, demand, size, footage, manufacturer and date code when reviewing an offer.
Reel and packaging condition also matter. Clear identification and useful remaining lengths help us evaluate material for reuse. Burned wire, heavily damaged cable and short pieces may have limited reuse potential, even when the conductor metal still has scrap value. We will tell you what is reusable rather than treating every lot as equivalent.
Your location affects pickup logistics, which are part of pricing. Include the quantity, how the material is arranged and any site access information when you send photos. Sellers looking for surplus wire buyers near Houston should compare offers on the actual material and collection terms, not assume that a general metal rate reflects the value of reusable cable.
04Greater Houston Communities We Serve
Our service-area pages cover communities across Greater Houston. Use the local pages for pickup and drop-off planning, but send your exact location with the material details so we can review the request.
- East and southeast: Pasadena, TX, Deer Park, La Porte, Baytown, TX and Channelview.
- South and bayside: Pearland, TX, League City, Clear Lake & Webster, and Texas City.
- Southwest and west: Sugar Land, TX, Missouri City and Katy, TX.
- Northwest and north: Cypress, Tomball, Spring, The Woodlands, Conroe, TX and Humble & Kingwood, TX.
The county service area includes Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery, Brazoria, Galveston, Chambers and Waller counties. The communities listed here are starting points for local information, not a substitute for providing the actual pickup address. If your Greater Houston community is not listed, contact us with your location. We serve this region only and do not arrange purchases outside it.
05Scheduled Pickup and Appointment-Only Drop-Off
We schedule wire pickup in Greater Houston at the seller’s site after reviewing the material and issuing a written offer. Provide the address and explain where the reels, coils or boxes are stored. Mention access restrictions or other conditions that could affect collection so those details can be considered before scheduling.
For drop-off, our address is 6402 McGrew St, Houston, TX 77087. The location is in southeast Houston’s Mayfair area, near I-45 and I-610. Drop-off is by appointment only; call first rather than loading your vehicle and arriving without arrangements.
Pickup and drop-off follow the same material-review process. We verify the wire on site, then payment follows the written offer. Sending photos does not itself create a pickup appointment, and proximity to our address does not replace the review step. Discuss transportation when we review your lot so the plan matches the material, quantity and site conditions.
06Send Your Details and Request a Written Offer
Call or text 951-403-5738, or email industrial832@gmail.com to start. Send photos of reel tags or jacket printing, footage or weight, and the material’s location. Add an overall photo of the lot so we can see its packaging and condition alongside the identifying markings.
We review that information and prepare a written offer. Once the offer is agreed, we schedule pickup at your site or an appointment for drop-off. Material is verified on site, and payment follows the written offer. Keep the wire available for inspection and let us know if the quantity or condition changes before the appointment.
Use the offer request page when you are ready to submit your details. If you are unsure whether your wire is reusable, explain what you know and include close-up photos of any damage. We focus on reusable surplus and will tell you when material is better suited to scrap instead.
FAQQuestions sellers ask
Can I contact you if my community is not listed on this hub?
Yes, if your material is within our Greater Houston service area. The community list does not name every location in Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery, Brazoria, Galveston, Chambers and Waller counties. Send your community and actual site address with the wire details so we can review the location.
Do you buy wire from sellers outside Greater Houston?
No. Houston Wire Buyers serves Greater Houston only. A seller located outside the region should not assume that transporting wire to Houston makes the transaction eligible. Contact us before making travel arrangements if there is any uncertainty about whether your material’s location falls within our service area.
Can you review wire stored at more than one local site?
Send the photos, quantities and location for each site separately. That lets us distinguish the material at each address and consider the pickup logistics accurately. Do not combine footage from different locations without explaining where each portion is stored; any scheduling arrangements follow our review and written offer.
Should I bring an unidentified coil to McGrew Street for inspection?
Contact us first instead of arriving with the coil. Photograph any visible markings and describe its condition, packaging and estimated footage or weight. If the identity is uncertain, state that clearly. Drop-off remains appointment-only, including material that needs further review or has no readable reel tag.
Are you affiliated with Houston Wire & Cable Company?
No. Houston Wire Buyers is not affiliated with Houston Wire & Cable Company or any manufacturer. For surplus purchase inquiries intended for our business, use 951-403-5738 or industrial832@gmail.com. Identifying the intended buyer before discussing your material helps avoid confusion when arranging a local review or appointment.
