Group wire by insulation, gauge, plugs, harnesses, and mixed attachments without unsafe burning or stripping.
Inspect before combining the load
- wire gauge and copper recovery
- plugs, harnesses, armor, or connectors
- source and approximate weight
Useful separation groups
Where safe and practical, keep the following groups distinguishable for review:
- heavy-gauge cable
- data and communication wire
- harnesses and mixed low-grade wire
Quantity, condition, and documentation
Estimate weight, dimensions, drum or gaylord count, pallet count, or production rate. Include clear photographs and note contamination, coatings, fluids, sealed components, grade records, and lawful ownership documentation that may be relevant.
Pickup and loading
Do not burn insulation. Use covered containers and show cut ends or representative cross-sections in photos. State the pickup city, access hours, surface and clearance conditions, loading responsibility, and available forklift, crane, dock, or other equipment.

