Columbus Metal Recycling

Recycling Center in Columbus, Ohio

📍 533 N Nelson Rd, Columbus, OH 43219
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About This Location

Columbus Metal Recycling, operating as Ohio Drop Off at 533 N Nelson Road in Columbus, Ohio, buys scrap metals and recycles electronics and metal appliances. They take items like computers, servers, cell phones, LCD TVs and monitors, plus refrigerators, washers, dryers and other appliances. Note that older tube, plasma and projection TVs and CRT monitors are not accepted, and a per-pound fee applies to LCD screens and ink/toner.

What Columbus Metal Recycling Accepts

✓ Scrap metal (Buys copper, aluminum, brass and steel)
✓ Computers, servers and IT equipment (Includes keyboards, mice, printers, copiers, scanners, UPS units)
✓ Cell phones, cameras and game systems (Small electronics accepted)
✓ LCD TVs and monitors (Accepted with a per-pound fee at the Nelson Rd location)
✓ Appliances (Microwaves, refrigerators, air conditioners, washers, dryers, ovens, stoves, dehumidifiers)
✓ Ink and toner cartridges (Accepted with a per-pound fee)

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Appliances

What they do not accept

✕ Tube, plasma and projection TVs
✕ CRT monitors
✕ Fluorescent lights and light bulbs
✕ Fluids (oil, gasoline, antifreeze, hydraulic/gear oil, grease)
✕ Hazardous waste and chemicals
✕ Flammables, ammunition and explosives
✕ Tires, wood, dirt, yard debris, concrete, asphalt, glass, rubber and other non-metals
✕ Paint cans
✕ Closed containers, drums and tanks (including gas/chemical tanks)
✕ Radioactive materials

This facility recycles metal and metal-containing electronics/appliances only. Non-metal materials, hazardous waste, fluids and older CRT/tube displays are refused.

Fees

  • LCD TVs and monitors
  • Ink and toner cartridges

Access & restrictions

public-buyer · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · Walk-in drop-off and metal buying open to the public. They do not pay for items picked up at no charge unless presorted with prices agreed in advance. Plan to bring photo ID when selling metal.

Programs & events

  • IT asset recovery

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Columbus Metal Recycling take old tube TVs or CRT monitors?

No. Tube, plasma and projection TVs and CRT monitors are specifically on their not-accepted list. They do take LCD TVs and monitors, but a $0.25 per pound fee applies at the Nelson Road location.

Do they buy scrap metal from the public?

Yes. They buy scrap metals such as copper, aluminum, brass and steel. They note they do not pay for items picked up at no charge unless presorted with prices agreed in advance.

What are the hours on N Nelson Rd?

Monday-Friday 10:00 AM-5:30 PM (last loads 5:15 PM) and Saturday 12:00 PM-4:00 PM (last loads 3:45 PM), closed Sunday, per their contact page.

Is there a charge to recycle electronics?

Most metal electronics and appliances are accepted, but LCD screens are $0.25/lb and ink/toner cartridges are $0.15/lb at the Nelson Road location. Fluids, bulbs, hazardous waste and non-metal items are not accepted at all.

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Contact & Location

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Address
533 N Nelson Rd, Columbus, OH 43219
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Website
ohiodropoff.com
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City / State
Columbus, Ohio

Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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