Research Alloys Co. Inc.

Recycling Center in Columbus, Ohio

📍 110 N Sylvan Ave, Columbus, OH 43204
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📞 +1 614-224-4404 🌐 Visit Website 🗺 Get Directions

About This Location

Research Alloys Co. Inc. is a full-service scrap metal dealer and processor at 110 N Sylvan Avenue in Columbus, Ohio, buying and selling a wide range of ferrous and non-ferrous metals. They purchase steel, aluminum, stainless, copper, brass, insulated wire, circuit boards, catalytic converters and precious-metal e-scrap, and offer small-lot pickups and roll-off containers at no charge. This is a scrap buyer that pays for metal, not a household recycling drop-off.

What Research Alloys Co. Inc. Accepts

✓ Steel & iron scrap
✓ Aluminum
✓ Stainless steel
✓ Copper
✓ Brass & bronze
✓ Insulated wire & cable
✓ Circuit boards, RAM/memory & e-scrap
✓ Catalytic converters
✓ Lead-acid batteries
✓ Lead, tin, nickel, titanium & high-temp alloys (inconel, molybdenum, tantalum, niobium)
✓ Precious metals (gold, platinum, silver)

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Batteries

What they do not accept

This 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.

Fees

  • Small-lot pickup and roll-off containers — No charge

Access & restrictions

Open to the public · Walk-in (no appointment) · Buys scrap metal from the public; separate phone lines to sell metal (614) 224-4404 and to buy metal (614) 595-0567. Scales close 15 minutes before the yard closes.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Research Alloys buy scrap metal from the public?

Yes. Research Alloys buys and sells scrap metal and uses separate phone lines: (614) 224-4404 to sell metal and (614) 595-0567 to buy metal.

What metals does Research Alloys accept?

They handle steel, aluminum, stainless, copper, brass and bronze, insulated wire, circuit boards and e-scrap, catalytic converters, lead-acid batteries, lead, tin, nickel, titanium, and high-temp alloys such as inconel, as well as precious metals.

Can I drop off household recycling like cans, bottles or cardboard here?

No. This is a scrap metal yard, not a household recycling drop-off. It buys metal for cash; it does not take curbside items like plastic, glass, or paper.

What are the hours, and when do the scales close?

Research Alloys is open Monday-Friday 8 AM to 4:30 PM and Saturday 8 AM to Noon, closed Sunday. The scales close 15 minutes earlier (4:15 PM weekdays, 11:45 AM Saturday).

Does Research Alloys charge for pickups or containers?

No. The company states it provides pickups of small lots and supplies roll-off containers at no charge.

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Contact & Location

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110 N Sylvan Ave, Columbus, OH 43204
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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 8 AM-Noon
Sunday Closed

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