Ihs Metal Recycling

Recycling Center in Columbus, Ohio

📍 2040 Parsons Ave, Columbus, OH 43207
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About This Location

IHS Metal Recycling runs a scrap metal buying yard at 2040 Parsons Ave in Columbus, Ohio, one of its two Central Ohio locations alongside 1041 Joyce Avenue. In business since 1905, it pays immediate cash for ferrous and non-ferrous scrap and features a paved drive-thru for residential and commercial sellers. This is a scrap buyer, not a household curbside recycling drop-off.

What IHS Metal Recycling Accepts

✓ Steel and iron
✓ Copper
✓ Aluminum
✓ Brass
✓ Cable and wire
✓ Appliances
✓ Electric motors and compactors

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What they do not accept

IHS is a scrap metal buyer, not a household recycling drop-off; it does not take curbside recyclables such as mixed paper, plastics or glass, or general household trash. The company notes that if an item is made of metal, partially or completely, it most likely takes it, with a few exceptions its team will discuss.

Access & restrictions

public scrap buyer · Walk-in (no appointment) · Buys scrap from residential and commercial sellers at a paved drive-thru and pays immediate cash.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Does IHS Metal Recycling pay cash for scrap in Columbus?

Yes. IHS offers immediate cash payment for scrap metal at its Parsons Ave and Joyce Avenue yards.

What metals does the Parsons Ave yard accept?

It accepts steel, iron, copper, aluminum, brass, cable and wire, appliances, electric motors and more. If an item is made of metal, IHS says it most likely takes it, with a few exceptions.

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

No. This is a metal scrap yard, not a curbside recycling drop-off. It buys metal and does not take plastics, glass or mixed paper.

What are the hours of the Parsons Ave location?

The yard is open Monday through Friday 8 AM to 4 PM and closed on weekends.

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Contact & Location

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2040 Parsons Ave, Columbus, OH 43207
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Columbus, Ohio

Opening Hours

Monday 8 AM-4 PM
Tuesday 8 AM-4 PM
Wednesday 8 AM-4 PM
Thursday 8 AM-4 PM
Friday 8 AM-4 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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