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About This Location

A-Z Recycling Inc. is a scrap metal yard at 1465 E 17th Ave in Columbus, Ohio that buys metal, plastic and electronics from the public. It purchases copper, aluminum, brass, nickel alloy, insulated copper and aluminum wire, electric motors, transformers, sealed units, steel and post-industrial plastics, and runs an on-site wire-chopping line. This is a scrap buyer, not a curbside household recycling drop-off.

What A-Z Recycling Inc. Scrap Yard In Columbus Accepts

✓ Copper
✓ Aluminum
✓ Brass
✓ Nickel alloy
✓ Insulated copper wire
✓ Insulated aluminum wire
✓ Electric motors
✓ Transformers
✓ Sealed units
✓ Steel
✓ Post-industrial plastics
✓ Electronics

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Plastic

What they do not accept

A-Z Recycling is a scrap metal buyer, not a curbside household recycling drop-off; it does not take mixed paper, glass bottles, or general household trash.

Access & restrictions

Open to the public · Walk-in (no appointment) · Buys scrap metal, plastic and electronics from the public ('a great place to cash in'). Walk-in.

Programs & events

  • Wire chopping — Runs an on-site wire-chopping line and offers toll chopping for bulk insulated copper or aluminum loads over 10,000 lbs.

Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does A-Z Recycling buy scrap metal from the public for cash?

Yes. A-Z Recycling buys metal, plastic and electronics from the public and is described as a place to cash in your scrap.

What metals does A-Z Recycling accept?

It purchases copper, aluminum, brass, nickel alloy, insulated copper and aluminum wire, electric motors, transformers, sealed units, steel and post-industrial plastics.

What are A-Z Recycling's hours?

The yard is open Monday through Friday 8 AM to 4:30 PM and Saturday 9 AM to 1:30 PM, and is closed Sunday.

Do they chop insulated wire?

Yes. A-Z runs an on-site wire-chopping line and offers toll chopping for bulk insulated copper or aluminum loads over 10,000 lbs.

Can I drop off curbside recycling like bottles and cans here?

No. A-Z is a scrap metal yard, not a curbside recycling drop-off; it buys metal, not household plastics, glass or paper.

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Contact & Location

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Oh, 1465 E 17th Ave, Columbus, OH 43219
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City / State
Columbus, Ohio

Opening Hours

Monday 8 AM-4:30 PM
Tuesday 8 AM-4:30 PM
Wednesday 8 AM-4:30 PM
Thursday 8 AM-4:30 PM
Friday 8 AM-4:30 PM
Saturday 9 AM-1:30 PM
Sunday Closed
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