City Scrap & Salvage
Recycling Center in Akron, Ohio
About This Location
City Scrap & Salvage has operated from 760 Flora Avenue in the Kenmore neighborhood of southwest Akron for generations, growing into one of Summit County's go-to destinations for selling and recycling scrap metal. The yard buys a wide range of ferrous and non-ferrous metals — including sheet iron, cast iron, aluminum, copper, stainless steel, brass, bronze, lead, and die cast — along with electronic scrap such as circuit boards, computer components, and lead-acid batteries, plus whole vehicles with a valid title. Rather than charging a drop-off fee, City Scrap & Salvage pays customers by weight for qualifying materials. Ohio law requires a valid government-issued photo ID for every transaction. The yard is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., per the official website.
What City Scrap & Salvage Accepts
Related recycling guides: Electronics · Batteries · Appliances
What they do not accept
Only metal and qualifying electronic scrap are purchased. Loose tires are not accepted, though a driven-in vehicle may have up to four tires if all remain mounted.
Fees
- Scrap Metal Drop-Off — No fee — customers are paid by weight for qualifying metals.
Access & restrictions
Open to the public · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · Open to the public — individuals and businesses welcome. Ohio state law requires every seller to present a valid government-issued photo ID (driver's license, state ID, military ID, or passport) for each transaction and to sign a statement of ownership. For a vehicle, the title must be in the customer's name and the VIN must be visible and attached.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to bring anything with me to sell scrap at City Scrap & Salvage?
Yes. Ohio law requires a valid government-issued photo ID (driver's license, state ID, military ID, or passport) for every transaction, and you must sign a statement confirming you own or are authorized to sell the material. If you're scrapping a vehicle, bring the title in your name.
Are tires accepted at City Scrap & Salvage?
No. Loose tires are explicitly listed as not accepted. If you drive in a whole vehicle, it may have up to four tires, but only if all tires are mounted on the vehicle.
Does City Scrap & Salvage charge a fee to drop off materials?
No drop-off fee is charged. Customers are paid based on the weight and type of metals they bring in.
What materials does the yard refuse?
City Scrap & Salvage does not accept paint cans, pressurized or sealed containers (oxygen, propane, fuel tanks), loose tires, kegs, whole torque converters, or non-metallics such as cardboard, plastic, glass, and wood.
Is City Scrap & Salvage open on weekends?
The official website lists hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., and does not list weekend hours; the most recent third-party listings show Saturday closed. Some older aggregator listings showed a short Saturday morning window, so call 330-753-5051 to confirm current Saturday hours before visiting.
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