Short answer: Sort cable into groups as you collect it, such as power cords, building wire, data and coax cable, armoured cable and aluminium cable, keep each group in its own labelled container, store them dry and secure, and bundle long lengths so that they do not tangle, because sorted cable is quicker to inspect and earns a better price than a mixed tangle.
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A few labelled bins at the start save a long job later.
Keep it dry and tidy
Wet or tangled cable is harder to weigh and inspect.
Keep it secure
Copper cable attracts thieves, so store it out of sight.
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