Cable & Wire Recycling
Free cable and wire recycling — power cords, HDMI, USB, ethernet, and more. We love cables. Bring as many as you have.
Cables and wires are one of the most commonly discarded electronics items, and one of the most recyclable. EverTrade Electronics accepts all types of cables and wires for free recycling. The copper inside cables is one of the most valuable and recyclable materials on earth — it can be recycled indefinitely without losing quality. Bring us your tangled drawer of cables, your box of old chargers, or your warehouse full of network cable — we process it all.
What Cables & Wires We Accept
Power Cables
Computer power cords, extension cords, and power adapters
Data Cables
HDMI, DisplayPort, USB (all types), Thunderbolt, and legacy cables
Network Cables
Ethernet (Cat5, Cat6, Cat7), fiber optic, and patch cables
Audio/Video Cables
Speaker wire, RCA, optical audio, and AV cables
Chargers
Phone chargers, laptop chargers, and wall adapters
Bulk Wire
Spools of unused cable, wiring from renovations, and scrap wire
Why Recycle Cables & Wires?
- Copper is infinitely recyclable and retains 100% of its properties through recycling
- Cable insulation plastics can be separated and recycled into new products
- Cables in landfills release copper and plastic compounds into soil over time
- Recycling one ton of copper cable saves 85% of the energy needed to mine new copper
How It Works
1. Contact Us
Call, text, or fill out our contact form. For businesses, we can schedule a free pickup.
2. Drop Off or Pickup
Bring items to our Sugar Land facility or we pick up for bulk business loads.
3. We Handle the Rest
Data destruction, recycling, and certificates — we take care of everything.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is cables & wires recycling really free?
Yes! There is no charge to recycle cables & wires at EverTrade Electronics. Just drive up during business hours — no appointment needed. Businesses can schedule free pickup for pallet-size loads or larger.
Do you accept broken cables & wires?
Absolutely. We accept cables & wires in any condition — working, broken, water-damaged, cracked screens, or missing parts. There is still value in the materials.
What happens to my cables & wires after drop-off?
First, any data storage is securely wiped or destroyed. Working items may be refurbished for resale. Non-working items are disassembled and sorted for material recovery — metals, plastics, and circuit boards are each processed separately.
Related Services
Related Glossary Terms
Material Recovery
Material recovery is the process of extracting valuable raw materials from recycled electronics, including precious metals (gold, silver, palladium), copper, aluminum, and plastics.
GeneralE-Waste
Electronic waste (e-waste) refers to discarded electronic devices and equipment, including computers, monitors, phones, and peripherals that have reached end-of-life.
Ready to Recycle Your Cables & Wires?
Free drop-off. Free business pickup. Zero hassle.