AREATexas City pickup at a glance
| County | Galveston County |
|---|---|
| ZIP codes | 77590, 77591 |
| Main routes | I-45 · SH-146 · Loop 197 · FM 1764 |
| Industrial and commercial areas | Texas City refinery and chemical district · Port of Texas City · Loop 197 industrial area |
| From our yard | ≈ 33 miles straight-line from 6402 McGrew St |
| Options | On-site pickup, or drop-off by appointment |
Nearby communities we serve
01Wire Buyers in Texas City, TX for Industrial Surplus
Texas City's refinery and chemical district generates a different surplus mix than a typical building job. Refineries and port operations use heavy medium-voltage, tray and instrumentation cable. Project closeouts, revised material requirements and storeroom reviews can leave usable reels that no longer have an assigned job.
We buy from sellers with reusable material, including electrical contractors, plant maintenance teams and port-related operations. Our work with refineries and petrochemical plants starts with identifying the cable, not treating every reel as copper scrap. Sellers in the Loop 197 industrial area can submit a mixed lot for review without first assuming every item has the same value.
For industrial plants and MRO storerooms, clear identification helps separate usable inventory from damaged leftovers. If you want to sell electrical wire in Texas City, send the material details before loading or moving it. We will tell you what appears reusable and what may be better suited to scrap.
02Copper, Aluminum and Industrial Cable We Buy
We buy copper and aluminum conductors from 18 AWG to 1000 kcmil. Accepted categories include building wire, cable assemblies, industrial cable, utility and medium-voltage cable, flexible cable, bare copper and specialty cable. Full reels, partial reels, coils, boxes and reusable cut lengths can all be considered.
For Texas City refinery and port surplus, the reel tag and jacket print matter. Heavy cable alone does not establish its type or resale value. Show the manufacturer, conductor size, cable designation and date code wherever those markings remain readable. Include the footage shown on the tag and explain whether it represents the original reel or the material remaining.
If you are comparing copper wire buyers in Texas City, TX, ask how they evaluate reusable stock. Our pricing considers conductor metal markets, cable type and demand, size, footage, condition, manufacturer, date code, quantity and pickup logistics. Reusable wire is usually worth more than its scrap or melt value.
03Scheduled Surplus Wire Pickup in Texas City
We come to Texas City for reel-lot pickups, saving sellers the trip up I-45. Our yard at 6402 McGrew St in southeast Houston is roughly 33 miles from Texas City in straight-line distance. That figure is not a driving distance or travel-time estimate.
For surplus wire pickup in Texas City, send your site location along with material photos and quantities. Identify the appropriate entrance, whether access involves SH-146, Loop 197 or FM 1764, and any site instructions that affect collection. Refinery, chemical and port-related locations should provide their visitor or contractor access requirements before scheduling.
Our scheduled wire pickup process begins with review and a written offer. We then arrange pickup, verify the material on site and pay according to that offer. Tell us how the reels are stored and what loading arrangements are available so pickup logistics can be considered accurately. Pickup is scheduled, not an unannounced visit to your facility.
04Drop Off Texas City Surplus by Appointment
Prefer to bring your material to Houston? Drop-off is available by appointment only at 6402 McGrew St, Houston, TX 77087. The yard is in southeast Houston's Mayfair area, near I-45 and I-610. Call or text 951-403-5738 before making the trip from Texas City.
Start with the same information needed for pickup: photographs of tags and jacket print, footage or weight, and the location of the material. We review those details and provide a written offer before arranging the drop-off. This lets us identify the material being discussed before you load it for the drive up I-45.
Use the offer request page, text photos to 951-403-5738 or email industrial832@gmail.com. At the appointment, we verify the wire and cable against the submitted information. Payment follows the written offer. If a reel has less footage than its original tag states, explain that during the initial review rather than relying on the original footage alone.
05Prepare Reel Tags and Protect Stored Cable
Before moving surplus out of a Texas City storeroom or laydown area, photograph each reel tag and a readable section of jacket print. Add an overall photo showing the reel, cable and packaging condition. For mixed refinery or port lots, keep the photos matched to the corresponding reels so similar-looking cable does not get confused.
Houston-area rain, humidity and outdoor exposure make storage condition important. Keep material sheltered where practical, retain its original identification and show any visible water exposure, damaged packaging or jacket damage. Do not conceal deterioration under new wrapping. A clear description gives us a better basis for evaluating whether the cable remains reusable.
Provide footage when known, or weight when footage is unavailable, and explain how you obtained the figure. Short, burned or heavily damaged pieces may be better suited to scrap. Cut lengths are not automatically scrap, but their usable length and condition matter. For installation suitability or electrical design questions, consult a licensed electrician or engineer.
06Nearby Communities Within Our Houston Service Area
Texas City is part of our Greater Houston service area, not a statewide collection route. We also serve nearby sellers in League City, TX and Clear Lake and Webster, TX. If your company has surplus at more than one location, identify each site separately when sending the inventory.
Our service also includes La Porte, TX and Baytown, TX. Industrial cable from different facilities may look alike while carrying different markings, footage and storage histories. Keep each site's information distinct so the written offer and collection arrangements reflect the actual material and location.
Across these communities, the process stays the same: submit photos and quantities, receive our review and written offer, then schedule pickup or an appointment-only drop-off. Houston Wire Buyers serves only Greater Houston, including Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery, Brazoria, Galveston, Chambers and Waller counties. Include the actual storage address rather than only your company's billing address.
FAQQuestions sellers ask
Can I sell a partial reel from a Texas City refinery project?
Yes. We consider partial reels when the remaining cable is reusable. Tell us that the reel is partial and distinguish the original tag footage from your estimate of what remains. Include readable identification and condition photos so we can review the actual surplus rather than the reel's original contents.
Can you review both copper and aluminum in one Texas City lot?
Yes. You can submit both metals in the same inquiry, but identify them separately where possible. Include each cable's markings, quantity and condition. Copper and aluminum markets are pricing factors, and different cable types may have different demand even when they come from the same project or storeroom.
What if our Port of Texas City site has restricted entry?
Tell us about restricted entry during the initial inquiry, before a pickup is scheduled. Provide the site contact and applicable access instructions so collection can be planned around your facility's requirements. Do not assume a written material offer alone authorizes entry to a port or industrial property.
Should I strip reusable cable before requesting an offer?
Send photos before stripping or altering it. Intact jacket markings help identify cable, and removing the jacket changes what you are offering. We focus on reusable material, although we also buy bare copper. Let us review the existing condition before you decide to process a Texas City surplus lot.
Is Houston Wire Buyers affiliated with Houston Wire & Cable Company?
No. Houston Wire Buyers is not affiliated with Houston Wire & Cable Company or any manufacturer. For your Texas City surplus inquiry, contact Houston Wire Buyers directly at 951-403-5738 or industrial832@gmail.com. Our appointment-only drop-off address is 6402 McGrew St, Houston, TX 77087.